June Walker, Dron & Dickson Non-Executive
It's International Women’s Day and today allows us to reflect on how all the women in our lives have inspired, supported or motivated us, making an impact on the person we are today.
This IWD I am delighted to be working with Dron & Dickson to celebrate all the wonderful ladies in our business.
It is a well-known fact that leaders set the tone of an organisation. That is why I take pride that Colin Rowley and the rest of our leaders strive daily to embrace Diversity, Inclusion and equality in our business.
I have the pleasure of working with many businesses and I can truly say that D&D is one of the best at encouraging diversity of thoughts and actions, making sure everyone has a voice to bring innovative ideas and solution-based opportunities to every colleague through our annual employee engagement survey and our employee participation group.
Equality and Inclusion are highly evident in Dron & Dickson too! From our many personal learning and development opportunities to our wonderful new employee benefit scheme, readily demonstrate that everyone is valued and belongs in the D&D family.
It's refreshing and encouraging to see that within our business it's not just our lovely ladies we celebrate on IWD but everyone who appreciates and embraces Diversity, Inclusion and Equality.
After all, every women in our life deserves to be celebrated not only on IWD but should be appreciated and valued every day.
Happy International Women’s Day, Dron & Dickson!
Isla Robb, Dron & Dickson Non-Executive
I have been part of the Dron & Dickson Board for just over a year now. I was brought in to encourage change. Not just moving into new markets but taking on new people. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are not a destination, it’s a way of life. Having a great team throughout the company has meant they are embracing equality. We realise it doesn’t happen overnight, but we are taking action to help. From the Boardroom down we are working to be more diverse and inclusive.
I am passionate about EDI and not accepting things as ‘that’s just the way it is’. Being part of the Dron & Dickson Board has ensured that questions are asked - and answered, about our approach and where activities and actions can be taken to progress.
Raising awareness of EDI makes us all think about how we approach the way we work and what is expected.
I’m all for celebrating women that are achieving in the workplace. You have to see it to be it. We work in a male-dominated sector. We want to celebrate differences; we want our people to bring their whole selves to work. Being different should be seen as a good thing.
Difference is good, difference should be embraced. We are not wanting to reduce the success of some, we want to ensure the equal success of women. We want success for all, we want equal and fair space for all at the table.