International Women’s Day began in the early 1900s in the American labor movement, but its roots go back to the mid-1800s with the beginning of the Women’s Suffrage movement that ultimately resulted in voting rights for women in the US in 1920. A long-time feature of the women’s movement has been to encourage “equitable action" in the workplace.
At RiskLens, we are committed to equitable action toward inclusion of women at our company and in technology, recognizing that there is still much to do toward that goal in a male-dominated industry. We are proud of the leadership roles women play at RiskLens every day.
Her recommendations to the tech industry: “realistic job postings” in addition to more women in leadership positions and equal pay and opportunities. Another must-have:
“Quality childcare options for all – one of the toughest struggles I had over the last year was being on a waitlist for daycare and having to have my daughter home with me all day. Trying to balance work and have her with me was extremely challenging.”
Still, Jackie sees progress being made: “I do believe more and more women are getting involved in tech. Especially at our company, I see them make an active effort to include women as much as possible. In the workplace, I have seen more women ready to speak up when challenges and issues are present. I have also witnessed more and more people willing to receive the feedback without becoming defensive.”
RiskLens CEO Nick Sanna adds: “There is still much work to do in this world to ensure that women enjoy the same rights and respect as men. We should do our part to create a world where women are fully empowered, recognized, and respected. A special Thank You to all the amazing women at RiskLens, who are a source of inspiration for us and for all around them.”
We will be highlighting some additional voices from women at RiskLens during this Women’s History Month