We could say we employ females in the archiving
role for their accuracy and attention to detail but that would be stereotyping. Our audio-video engineers, who
happen to be male, are tucked away in the large audio-visual engineers’ room at
the back of the office. We could say they are male because there are lots of
gadgets to play with, but that would also be stereotyping. It is in fact
just the way it worked out and there are lots of gadgets involved with archival
as well as it happens, and the audio-visual engineers have to be timely and
accurate also.
“Imagine
a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A
world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is
valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality. Collectively we
can all #BreakTheBias.
Celebrate
women's achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality.”
See: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
The reality is all my female employees are highly qualified archive
technicians, all of which are busy digitising and scanning corporate, heritage
and consumer orders, ready for online presence.
It would also be easy to assume one or two of the women at
the front desks are receptionists, but both myself and my office manager Ali
Martin lead the front desks to ensure our clients gain the best customer service;
given we are the most experienced in sales and management it makes perfect
sense to our team.
I have been in business for over 25 years, with 15 of them being
the Director of Oxford Duplication Centre.
I have experienced over these years many off-the-cuff levels of bias and
stereotyping either through being a female in a generally male led technical environment
or being a perceived a receptionist.
Although after a few minutes clients soon realise that I am actually the
owner just by expertise.
What I have experienced though over the past couple of years
is a change in perception. I believe partly
this is led by our age group 45-55 and the children we have that are growing
up. My daughter sees less inequality
with her peers than I did at her age.
And in turn she expects equality.
I believe this adult age group maybe unknowingly, or knowingly teaching
our children to be equal and in turn it highlights changes within
themselves. Because I have seen less
inequality with my male and female employees in this industry, but only over
the past 2-3 years.
It is only our guidance, teachings, and willingness to grow in accepting that both male and female are not separated, rather we must work together. Because a male perspective is as important as a female perspective and diversity is the key to success in any business.
Kind regards
Cheryl-Lee Foulsham and the Team at ODC
www.oxfordduplicationcentre.com 01865 457000 email cheryl@oxfordduplicationcentre.com
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. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
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