In a proactive move towards fostering gender equality and inclusivity within its global teams, Hyve has announced the launch of its Women's Inclusion Network (WIN). The initiative comes as part of Hyve's commitment to supporting everyone to thrive, regardless of gender, and addressing barriers faced by women in the workplace and beyond.
The establishment of WIN aligns with International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th. The group's mission is "to give the women of Hyve a voice and platform to reach their full potential, drive equality both within the business and in the industries we work across, promote intersectionality and raise awareness of barriers experienced by women in the workplace and beyond."
The inception of WIN was spearheaded by Alexandra Constantine, Client Engagement Manager, and Emily Bowen, Attendee Experience Manager. Both Alexandra and Emily, inspired by the success of Hyve's existing employee resource groups, Pryde and EmbRACE, took the initiative to create a space specifically tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing women in the workplace.
The synergy between the employee resource groups was evident from the start, as Pryde, EmbRACE, and WIN collaborated on a cross-ERG panel addressing intersectionality, showcasing Hyve's holistic approach towards diversity and inclusion.
Since its inception, WIN has wasted no time in making an impact. In its first few months, the group has hosted a launch event, organised two insightful talks—one focusing on financial literacy and the other on balancing parenting with work—launched a podcast, and facilitated mentoring opportunities.
Find out more about diversity and inclusion at Hyve here.