Each March, we reflect on the historical accomplishments and ongoing need to support women. This, of course, should be embraced all 12 months of the year, but Women’s History Month gives us a special opportunity to learn from, celebrate, and amplify the voices of women.
At Rapid7, we’re shining a light on women's voices all month long with special events and panel discussions, while recommitting to the ongoing efforts that last all year long. Below you'll find some highlights from our International Women's Day panel, which focused equity, inclusion, and advocacy in the workplace.
Rapid7 International Women’s Day Panel
This year's panel focused on the difference between equity and equality. While historically the focus has been on creating equal opportunities, it’s argued that focusing instead on equitable policies is more effective, as it takes into account the advantages and disadvantages of each individual’s circumstance.
“If we want to drive equitable processes to create an EQUAL playing field, we need to recognize the advantages and disadvantages that are out there today, and address them,” said Laura Ellis, Rapid7 Vice President of Data Engineering and Platform Analytics.
Creating equitable processes requires a dedicated effort and requires us to lean into hard conversations to address common stigmas. If organizations are committed to creating equitable policies and practices, having a culture that supports safe spaces is essential in getting to the most impactful solutions.
“Safety comes easy for a lot of our dominant groups or leaders with a certain title—but we should be aware that it’s not always there for our non-dominant groups,” said Nancy Li, Rapid7 Director of Engineering. “Be open to trying different forums where people can speak. Your loudest voices aren’t always representative of t ..
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