The maternity penalty—where women are disadvantaged in their careers for taking maternity leave—is a significant barrier to gender diversity in tech. Extended maternity leave policies can help mitigate this by normalizing the absence of women during this critical period and ensuring their roles are protected. This helps in maintaining career progression paths for women, making the tech industry more equitable.
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