Women leaders bring a unique set of skills and imaginative perspectives

Vinny Sharma, Marketing Director - Asia Pacific & Japan, Securonix

“In my opinion, companies are taking a number of initiatives to increase women representation at workplaces but there is still a long way to go. According to Analytics India Magazine (a renowned tech magazine) research, only 29% of the tech workforce are women, which makes us question how we can encourage further women to enter the tech industry.

Although there are several women role models in the tech field who have broken the traditional glass ceiling, there is still underrepresentation of women in senior leadership roles. Moreover, there are real-life cases wherein women are paid less than their male counterparts for similar roles. It’s not just the corporates to blame but the whole society has inculcated this generational bias that only men can excel in STEM fields, which is not true.

If women are encouraged early on in their lives, there is a lot of potential that can be harnessed to fulfill the STEM talent demand.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our organization. We are constantly working to create a gender-inclusive workplace as it’s proven that when women become leaders, they bring a unique set of skills and imaginative perspectives to the table. To this end, we started an EMPOWERHOUR series which runs quarterly to discuss relevant and important topics to continue empowering our workforce around the globe.

EMPOWERHOUR emphasizes the company’s commitment to creating an inclusive culture so people can become their best.

We also recently announced the appointment of Nayaki Nayyar as the CEO of Securonix. She is a seasoned tech professional who has led critical success in prior roles. Not only the CEO but we have several other female leaders in senior roles including myself, who are serving as role models to our fellow female employees.

It is true that being in a leadership role calls for a larger responsibility and requires you to be more actively involved and engaged in all the operations of the organization.

At Securonix, we always make sure that we provide all our employees with a more flexible and empowering work culture so that they can effectively balance their personal and professional lives.

My journey at Securonix has been fulfilling so far as the company gives me ample opportunities to grow and at the same time I am able to lead a healthy personal life. The flexible work environment, excellent work culture and a reliable team helps me strike the right balance between work and home.

I always prioritize quality over quantity and stay on top of my schedule by utilizing my work hours in a way that maximizes my performance.
 

I also make sure to take frequent breaks to rejuvenate and get back with a fresh perspective.”