‘Give to Gain’ is the key theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, taking place on the 9th of March.
As the IWD movement marks its 115th year, we’ve been asking some of the leading voices in media and marketing for their views on IWD 2026 and how they are meeting the ‘Give to Gain’ challenge…
“The more we talk about the barriers to female progression in the workplace – and establish an environment that enables open conversations – the easier it is to address them and provoke real change.
“Females remain subject to judgement in many workplaces, with preconceived notions that are often disconnected from performance and tangible results. Embedding a merit-focused culture ensures that delivery overshadows bias.
“As part of the leadership team at Gekko, it is our duty to ensure that every person has a voice, and that all team members are valued based on merit. That laser-focus on results and outputs levels the playing field.
“True growth happens when we move as a collective. My advice is to be brave, listen to your gut instinct, and believe in the work you are doing.
“That conviction engenders resilience to face any challenge that comes your way. It starts with you as an individual: stand up for what you believe in and you can make a difference.”
Hannah Snoeck, General Manager, Gekko
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