International Women’s Day 2024 – Sixense Employees Speak Out

Apr 18, 2024

On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, Sixense took the opportunity to showcase the diverse and talented women who make up their workforce. The company’s objective was to gain insight from each of them on what it means to be a woman working at Sixense. In this initiatve, several female employees shared their unique perspectives on this topic, and their answers are both inspiring and enlightening.

March 8th, International Women's Day What does being a woman at Sixense mean to you? Let's hear from Sixense female employees from all over the world

#trailblazing Coming from a STEM field as a woman, particularly in engineering, means you often don't get to see yourself in your coworkers in leaders. I am proud that here at Sixense, not only do I see a focus on acquiring and retaining female-identifying persons, but also I find that the feminine perspective in this often male-centric field is sought after, and our voices are heard and acted upon. Joanne Berger Data Manager 1 year of service

#Equity For me, being a woman at Sixense means actively working towards an environment where all women can thrive, thereby contributing to the construction of a legacy of equity for future generations. Monica Hernandez Accountant and General Admin 4 years of service

#proud As a woman at Sixense I am proud to represent and organization that values quality and diversity. Kristin Smock Financial Controller 2 years of service

#Diversity Being a woman at Sixense means diversity- bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table, enriching our work environment, and fostering innovation. Coralie Horel Monitoring Technician 10 months of service

Sense of purpose and #fulfillment For me, being a woman at Sixense means working in a caring company that offers equal opportunities and impactful work. Mariana Garstea General Manager of Sixense South East Europe 9 years of service

#valued Sixense epitomizes diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where I consistently feel genuinely valued and my needs are consistently addressed. Indu Gurung QA/QC and Office Manager 17 years of service

#color For me, as a woman at Sixense its about contributing to a company where diversity flourishes, adding a vibrant spectrum of color to a landscape often dominated by men. Lucia Zhu Assistant Accountant 7 months of service

#community As a woman at sixense I enjoy being part of a community that strives to make sure every voice is heard. It means that I have the change to share my unique perspective openly and can learn from my diverse colleagues. Madison Lewis Marketing Coordinator 2 years of service

#responsibility A large number of positions of responsibility are held by women. Sissa Bekombo Priso Urban Resilience Project Manager 2 years of service

#growth Being a woman at Sixense means growing our diverse company culture. A company with a strong diverse culture (sex, age, experience, culture, ...) creates greater opportunities for innovative thinking and new perspectives- key fundamentals for future success. Reigna Johnson Administrative Assistant and Office Manager 2 years of service

Thank you! These testimonials are from women from various parts of the world who work for Sixense. We are proud of the women who work at Sixense and strive to make the group move forward every day. Our commitment to gender equality and diversity is reflected in the daily training of our teams.

Gender Equality at Sixense

In addition to highlighting the individual experiences of their female staff, Sixense also wanted to share some statistics that reflect their commitment to promoting gender equality and diversity in honor of International Women’s Day.

The company has been working diligently to ensure that all employees, regardless of gender, feel valued and respected in the workplace. As a result of their efforts, the gender diversity rate has increased by 5.9% between 2022 and 2023. The HR and management teams are deeply invested in this initiative and are actively working towards achieving even greater levels of equality and diversity within the organization.

Together, we are committed to propelling our organization forward, guided by the strength, resilience, and innovation of our female colleagues.

Happy International Women’s Day to all the phenomenal women at Sixense and beyond.

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What is International Women’s Day?

International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.

IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. Learn more by visiting their website: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/.