Meetup Events

Wellness in Tech: Improving Culture and Mental Health

It’s no secret that two out of five workers in tech consider themselves at high risk of burnout, with 42% of them considering a career change in the next six months. Poor representation, hustle culture, and a lack of equitable working conditions all contribute to the lack of psychological safety for women in today’s industry. So, how do we make a difference?

Belonging in DevOps: The Importance of Intersectionality

The term intersectionality is the idea that people have more than one identity, and these identities are often inherently combined. Forbes (2021) previously noted that diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time over non-diverse teams, shifting broader perspectives and wider knowledge to the foreground. This can result in greater success for organisations, as well as improved productivity and greater opportunity to achieve success on a global scale.

This talk will discuss intersectionality while uncovering the different types of intersectionality which are often overlooked by organisations. We shall also discuss tips, advice and best practices for DevOps professionals hoping to implement intersectional goals and make tangible changes within their organisations. 

Key discussion points:

• Focusing the lens on internationality as a whole – rather than concentrating on one particular pillar
• Embracing cultural identities – and what means for an organisation
• Tokenism and ways to overcome this
• Systemic changes in recruitment practices
• The mindset required to manage an intersectional team
• How to get started and maintain DEI goals

Our panel will include:

• Francesca Pollard - Host @ Women in DevOps
• Lucy Neal - Host @ Women in DevOps
• Jade O'Neil - Chair @ ON
• Jaipal Sachdev - Production Planning Division Lead @ 3M
• Jessica Cregg - Developer Advocate @ LaunchDarkly
• Georgina Shute - Tech and Kindness Consultant @ Equals Experts