At the IT Security Guru we’re showcasing organisations that are passionate about making cybersecurity a healthier, more mindful industry. This week, Ilona Simpson, CIO, EMEA, at Netskope, spoke to the Gurus about the importance of work/life balance, blame culture, and good leadership in practice.
With over 20 years of experience, Simpson is no stranger to navigating all phases of a business, from small organisations to world renowned global corporations. In fact, in 2021, Simpson was recognised by Constellation Research as a member of the Business Transformation 150, an elite list that recognises the top global executives leading business transformation efforts in their organisations.
Simpson is evidently passionate about transforming the workplace and making it a more balanced and inclusive place for all. For Simpson, a holistic and, crucially, authentic approach to mental health is key – and one that incorporates valuing people and implementing a positive culture too. Simpson notes: “it’s not about checking boxes.” Interestingly, Simpson notes the engagement with awareness months as something that has given many people the courage to get the conversation started around mental health at work, despite the fact that many organisations often use these days merely as a chance to scream ‘we’re doing this!’
The importance of workplace wellbeing is integral to the core of Netskope and instilled from CEO Sanjay Beri and the board and downwards. Simpson recalls, fondly, the company’s annual kick off for the entire organisation where Beri stated: ‘our legacy is not just about how well we are protecting the world, but our impact on the computing community in a wider sense.’
In terms of proactive initiatives that Netskope offer, employees are given wellness days off work, the lead ..
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