This topic has been numerously and vigorously discussed since
before women had a right to do...well, anything
really. Yet, women today are still trying to prove men wrong about this
issue - that is, that we're as capable in the corporate sector.
If we think back and reflect on what women must have felt
like then, the way they were ignored, mistreated and controlled, just because
they were born on a girl. It's really saddening, isn't it?
When I was younger, my mum would constantly remind me of
how lucky I am to be born in this time where women have their rights. Despite
that, I can’t help but think, have women really come a long way? Have we really
managed to gain respect yet?
To me, the answer is no. You must be thinking that I’m out
of my mind - that we now have the freedom and rights to do what we want, say
what we want etc. The way I see it, even though we do have rights, we still get
constantly judged and criticised for everything we do.
I cannot tell you the number of times my driving has been
criticised because I’m an 'Asian woman driver'. In the workforce, women who have
higher-tiered positions are seen as heroes and it was no easy journey - to get
up there to the top.
As NetworkingWA has an all-female team, we understand the
importance of this topic and have had an increased interest in successful women
in the workforce over the years. That's why, we have taken the initiative to celebrate
and inspire other women to do the same.
Last year, NetworkingWA hosted “Women leading the way”
where Non-Executive Director of Wesfarmers, Diane Smith-Gander provided us with
an insight about her career journey and how she managed to juggle and
prioritise in between family and managing one of Australia’s largest listed
companies. The MC for the event, was Channel 10’s Co-Presenter, Narelda Jacobs is
an idol whom many female look up to as she was the first indigenous female news
anchor for a commercial channel.
Due to the success of this event, NetworkingWA has decided to re-create this event by making it bigger and better! This event is scheduled fr either June or July so everyone at NetworkingWA has been all hands on deck trying to locate the perfect venue and speaker. We can't wait for this event!
Laura Ng
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1 comment:
it is such a privilege that your workplace have keen interest to honor women and acknowledge their hard work. Most organizations recognize the value of a woman during internationally celebrated holidays, other than that, they are just employees.
yes women are at times undermined regardless of their hard work and blooming career path, therefore it is for every woman out there to acknowledge themselves and radiate that joyful feeling from within. this will surely improve their performance, if they set aside the negative mentality and focus on the positive, they will be productive. that will surely see them go up the success ladder.
Also, as women we should learn to compliment, encourage and acknowledge one another if we expect our fellow human specie to follow suit.
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