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“Along with working intently collectively as a workforce each day, all of us genuinely try for a similar objectives. To me, that sense of goal and teamwork actually defines bol’s firm tradition.” – Bellamie Persad, Senior Information Scientist

The event of girls in tech

After a yr in her new position, Bellamie joined bol’s newly established ‘Ladies in Tech’ group. She lights up when she explains, “At bol, you might be inspired to tackle initiatives past work, serving to to additional develop your self. I actually needed to do one thing socially important, and was properly conscious of the dearth of feminine position fashions within the tech world. By taking part on this initiative, which got here instantly from bol’s administration, I felt that I might contribute to one thing actually significant.”

Along with a workforce of varied colleagues, Bellamie initiates initiatives that contribute to their Succession and Retention ‘pillar’. “Inside our pillar, we give attention to the profitable improvement of girls inside bol. We do that, for instance, by initiating a ‘Ladies in Tech café’ and by organizing inspiring occasions in collaboration with different firms. Presently, we’re additionally gathering lots of information. As a result of why do girls keep or depart bol? And what extra can we do to assist them develop efficiently right here? This info helps us create new initiatives for the upcoming yr.”

Energy in teamwork

With all the pieces she undertakes, Bellamie is at all times busy. But, she appears to really take pleasure in all that she does. “After all, it may be difficult to be an athlete and work full-time. Nonetheless, I nonetheless take pleasure in lacrosse immensely and significantly the friendships I’ve made. Taking up tournaments along with my teammates actually looks like one massive celebration to me.”

“Apparently, that’s precisely what I expertise at bol too. There’s an amazing workforce spirit throughout the group, actively inspired by unimaginable firm events, technique days and -events which can be organized. Along with working intently collectively as a workforce each day, all of us genuinely try for a similar objectives. To me, that sense of goal and teamwork actually defines bol’s firm tradition.”