This week, tech companies around the world are preparing for their annual contribution to International Women’s Day. This usually results in a fleeting tweet about empowerment or an Instagram picture of some female employees, in an attempt to show off their well-balanced workforce. At iZettle, we’ve been guilty of it too.
Opinion
March 7, 2019
"Ditch the group photo on International Women's day"
This International Women’s Day, a photo of your female co-workers doesn’t go far enough, says iZettle's Sarah Long.
4 min read
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