Marking International Women’s Day 2022

The text discusses the importance of gender equality for a sustainable future, highlighting the efforts made by Buildkite, an Australian company, in promoting it. It mentions that the company currently has 26 men and 25 women employed, offers six months fully paid parental leave for primary carers and three months for secondary carers regardless of gender, provides a self-care budget to employees, and ensures flexible working hours during pandemic lockdowns. The author also shares her personal experience at Buildkite, where she is seen as a competent person regardless of her gender or disability. Furthermore, the text includes responses from other women at Buildkite about what they love about their jobs and accomplishments they are proud of.