International Women’s Day: What does a gender equal workplace mean to us? (part 2)

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Having spent the past 20 years working in banking and big corporate telecoms, I’ve witnessed the failures and missed opportunities that can occur in industries and firms where there has traditionally and historically been a dominance in gender at decision making levels right though the core of a business. To me a gender equal workplace means a safe environment where every person who chooses to stand, sit or kneel in it, feels they are surrounded by people that only judge them on their work and their values. It has been an empowering experience and a privilege to be part of a global tech company that is working towards achieving gender balance across our business. These are key considerations and reflections we should carry with ourselves, to better understand the biases that we hold and how we can overcome them to value opinions and opportunities equally. A more equal workplace will result in increased organisational performance, improved national productivity, and a rise in economic growth.

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