On days like today it's easy to see the statistics, like only 19% of the tech industry are females* and wonder why we bother to celebrate International Women’s Day. Truth be told, in a male dominated industry like IT, it is all the more important to recognise, reward and praise the women that we work alongside.
We are so lucky to work with some incredible women here at Assured Data Protection. From our senior leadership team, to sales, to customer success and marketing – we champion our women. We understand and recognise that on days like today, Assured and the industry need to do more, and we will strive to do more – but today we want to dedicate this blog to showcasing some of the women that work in our organisation, so you have the pleasure of getting to know them like we do.
Assured is a great place to work as a woman, and more important for me as a mother – the flexibility is something I needed when returning to work. Being a mother will always be my priority, so I needed a workplace that allowed me to be a parent first; working from home (or anywhere really!) is a given, not something you have to ask for. Last minute leave, late starts, early pickups are all the norm at Assured and never frowned upon. That is absolutely the bare minimum for women in the industry, but I know too many peers who are still being strong-armed into the office, bound to work strict hours, so it feels comforting to know I work for a company who will always understand my personal life comes first.
The thing I love being about a woman the most, is the relationships I get to have with other women. There is something so special about being surrounded by other women, overcoming adversity, bonding over the shared experiences we have and all the other things that bring us closer.
I enjoy learning and IT was never a strength. This opportunity allowed me to use my strength (finance) with the added challenge of learning the IT industry. The possibilities are endless, both in IT and with Assured. The world changes and advances all the time, and with that so do IT needs. Assured’s values as a company and overall culture allow for both professional growth due to external industry driven factors and internally driven ambitions, all while giving me the flexibility to balance my personal life and interests. The thing I enjoy most about being a woman? Shania Twain said it best: “The best thing about bein' a woman is the prerogative to have a little fun”.
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I started my role at Assured after being made redundant from my previous job, and although it didn't feel like it at the time, it was actually a blessing in disguise! I had never worked in the Tech industry before or in B2B marketing but I've definitely found my home! Assured is a family and even though the business is growing a great rate of knots, we're still a close team. I love the fun we have as well as the hard work. The company is incredibly supportive and always say 'family comes first'. I have experienced this support first-hand when I needed additional maternity leave and when one of my daughters was in hospital.
It's great to see more women joining Assured and I'm pleased to be an advocate of 'Women in Tech' to encourage as many women as possible to give this industry a go!
*Women in Technology | Women in Tech: Top 10 Latest Statistics - Women in Technology