CIO OPINION
Being CIO means I also sit on the board at PE , and this is another area of business that needs gender parity .
What can be done to attract and retain women in tech and at the boardroom table ?
About PE
Headquartered in Canary Wharf and with operations across three continents , PE is a tech-first sustainable utility company and the UK ’ s largest independent energy supplier . It also offers telecoms , financial services , electric vehicle charging , renewables and smart tech .
To be truly inclusive , and reap the benefits of a diverse talent pool , it ’ s vital for the tech industry to provide fair and equal access to opportunities to women , and evaluate them on their skills and experience , rather than the fact they are female .
With a unique business model , it helps hundreds of thousands of UK businesses manage all of these products , and even carbon offsetting , from one single login – while driving profitability and sustainability .
Inclusive recruitment practices and entrenching equality into your culture sets a really strong foundation for this , and will send a clear message to potential female candidates that your firm is a good place to work .
There are a lot of women out there who are very strong both technically and managerially , it ’ s up to organisations to appeal to them in order to win the race , not just for female talent , but talent in general .
My message to fellow women in tech is to go ahead and seize those opportunities , apply for promotions , sit at the boardroom table ; there ’ s no need to shy away from opportunity – be confident , sell yourself , be committed and showcase your capabilities . Build your network , make industry contacts and find a mentor who can help elevate your skills and career , as well as cheerlead and support you along the way . p
PE ’ s sophisticated , in-house monitoring software and cutting-edge online portal means it can offer bespoke , low-cost tariffs based exclusively on customers ’ individual needs ; while providing complete transparency and real-time data to enable businesses to make informed decisions about their entire utility portfolio requirements .
Comprehensive , competitive , clever and clean , PE offers time , cost and planet-saving all in one place . A holistic solution to help businesses save time , reduce costs , increase profits and become more environmentally sustainable .
PE helps provide clean energy and carbon offsetting to enable more climate-positive businesses whilst simultaneously driving forward the UK ’ s net zero goal .
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