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The motherhood penalty is real

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Sophie Creese explains why retaining experienced women in the tech workforce is about a great deal more than maternity policy.

In this second of four short videos, Sophie Creese, founder of MotherBoard gives some real life examples of the motherhood penalty based on her experience as a tech recruiter, and sets out some policy based ideas on how tech companies can attract more women, and retain them in the longer term.

If you missed part one of the interview, it's available here.

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