GCD Technologies signs up to the Equality Commission’s STEM Charter

Speaking about the importance of equality and diversity in the workplace, Emma Kerr, Marketing Director, said: “We create custom software solutions for a wide variety of clients, so a diverse team that represents both genders makes for more creative solutions by bringing an array of ideas, viewpoints and perspectives to the table.

“This ultimately reflects the variation in needs of each of our clients and ensures we deliver the very best for each one of them.

“A diverse workforce is also essential for us in attracting and retaining the best talent. For us, it is about having women in leadership roles, about putting our beliefs into practice and modelling our commitment. It’s about working with all our female staff to set best practices that will encourage and support other women into our STEM roles. It’s about understanding their needs, what matters and what will break those barriers. And it’s about championing equality and challenging convention, a motto we stand by in software development.”

Stephanie Foster has been working in GCD as a Software Developer for two years. She appreciates GCD’s focus on equality in STEM careers.

“I’ve been very glad of the work environment here which helps me balance work and home by offering flexible working and work-from-home options,” Steph said. “Having the option to work remotely at times gives me a better handle on managing personal commitments and enables me to focus on my work which makes a big difference. Because I feel GCD management cares about me as a person, and my health and well-being, I feel comfortable discussing issues and concerns if they arise.”