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📆 Two months to go! We are immensely proud to join forces with Solar & Storage Live Zürich to make women shine and continue fostering an inclusive solar industry. Solar & Storage Live Zürich is Switzerland’s largest solar energy trade exhibition, leading the revolution towards a brighter, greener future. It takes place 17-18 September 2024 at Messe Zurich and brings together 150 solar and storage manufacturers, local players and distributors showcasing innovative products and new ways of thinking to support the energy transition.  👉 If you source, install or operate solar and storage solutions, join over 2,500 attendees for this is a must-attend event! Discover more and register today for your free ticket.  https://lnkd.in/eHt-XRhE #womeninsolareurope #womenempowerment #inclusionstartswithme #InvestInWomen

Maria Del Carmen (Mary) Riccio-Kjærgaard features our PV Magazine weekly, highlighting topics that are often discussed during our workshops. Thank you, Mary, for highlighting issues that we must address to achieve an equal, diverse, and inclusive solar energy industry. #womeninsolareurope #womenempowerment #inclusionstartswithme #InvestInWomen

Caregiving often comes with a tax—a tax that women pay all the time.💰 Often, caregivers, whether men or women, suddenly don’t get selected for certain important projects or promotions because “their focus is elsewhere” and “the people they care about are more important than a work project.” This is benevolent bias in action. And in the workplace, women face this all the time. Given women are so often defaulted to primary caregiving. Women spend  40% more time caregiving than their male partner.* Employers should support caregivers, regardless of gender. Here are some ways employers can ease the burden on working caregivers:⬇️ 1️⃣Recognise caregiver strain and burnout, and listen to their needs. 2️⃣Offer flexible work arrangements and job sharing, to help employees balance work and caregiving. 3️⃣Ensure that taking advantage of flexibility options does not hinder career advancement. 4️⃣Cultivate a culture of openness and inclusion, with senior role models promoting work-life balance. 5️⃣Advocating for men as caregivers loudly in the workplace—whether for parenting, childcare, or eldercare—subtly permits other men to do the same and promotes a culture of equity. 1 in 4 UK working carers are considering quitting their jobs due to the difficulty of balancing work and caregiving.** By creating a caregiver-friendly workplace, employers can attract and retain talent.❤️ (Share your thoughts on the comment section below) 💬 How organisations create a caregiver-friendly workplace? *In heterosexual relationships where both partners work full time. Forbes: https://lnkd.in/eAhQdg9V **CIPD: https://lnkd.in/eCdFn-_n #WomenInData #WorkingMom #WorkingDad #WorkingParents #FlexibleWorking #GenderEquity #MotherhoodPenalty #PinkTax #Caregivers

In our PV Magazine weekly series, Olga Kovalchuk shares her views on some of the main issues that must be addressed to achieve an equal, diverse, and inclusive solar energy industry. Thank you, Olga, for this excellent article! #womeninsolareurope #womenempowerment #inclusionstartswithme #InvestInWomen

How are you integrating DEI in HSSE? #DEI #PsychologicalSafety #HSSE #WorkplaceSafety #MentalHealth #InclusiveWorkplace

☀ Our commitment to nurturing an equal, diverse and inclusive energy transition never goes on holiday! 🏫 We are immensely honoured to be partners of the European Leadership Academy for its 5th edition of the Summer School for Female Leadership in the Digital Age. This unique initiative empowers young female leaders to thrive and lead Europe into an inclusive and sustainable digital future.   👩🎓 The students come from 29 different European countries and a wide variety of backgrounds, ranging from engineering and biotechnology to humanities and social sciences. They are united by their desire to make a difference. Selected by an independent Jury, students have received a full scholarship to participate in this life-changing experience. Our Founder, Carmen Madrid, will be in Warsaw, sharing our views on women's vital contribution and our critical role as leaders in the energy industry. Thank you, Giorgia Epicoco, Berta Herrero and all the organisers, for inviting us to participate in this transformative experience that will shape our future leaders. We shine together! #womeninsolareurope #womenempowerment #inclusionstartswithme #InvestInWomen

It's been a pleasure sharing our perspective on the business case for equality, diversity, and inclusion with our ally, Energetica magazine. Thank you for the opportunity to keep spreading the word about the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in our energy industries. Thank you, Carolina Nester, Maria Colom Cifuentes, Maria del Puy Ayerra, Lucia Dólera, Ines Monroy ♻︎, Maria Trinidad Navarro, and Marian Giner Arbiol for enriching our 🇪🇸 article with your views and experiences. #womeninsolareurope #womenempowerment #inclusionstartswithme #InvestInWomen

Thank you, Annemarie Schouten, for your fantastic article in our weekly PV Magazine series sharing your experience and highlighting that we still have plenty of barriers to overcome to achieve an equal, diverse and inclusive solar industry. #womeninsolareurope #womenempowerment #inclusionstartswithme #InvestInWomen

At Circular Synergies and within our professional networks starting with WiSEu Network, we take pride in being guided by principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Research consistently demonstrates that companies with more diverse workforces not only perform better financially but also tend to be more innovative. The energy transition represents one of the most significant challenges of our time. Let's make sure we avoid overlooking important factors due to groupthink and instead embrace the talents of all individuals, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. Happy #InternationalPrideDay

This week, Johanna Snickars, Chief Communications Officer & Brand Officer at Alight Energy, leads our weekly PV Magazine series. She says climbing the traditional career ladder was a fun, challenging, and steep development curve. “I started to feel like I wanted to have a more purpose-driven job where I could see how my contributions made a positive impact on the world.” Thank you, Johanna Snickars, for sharing your experience and sharing that solar is indeed in an industry for women to shine. :) #womeninsolareurope #wiseuambassadors #womenempowerment #inclusionstartswithme #InvestInWomen