Have you celebrated International Women’s Day before?
This international event is coming up, so make sure you have March 8th noted down in your diary. Whether you listen to an informative seminar or decorate your office space, there are lots of ways to celebrate this important day.
Here at Flexispot, we always make sure to mark this event down! We’re passionate about gender equality in and out of the workspace. To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, we’re sharing our favourite Women’s Day resources and tips to help you celebrate in your office.
Anyone can celebrate this day, regardless of gender, so let’s get together and strive for an equal and positive world! Keep on reading to find out more.
What Is International Women’s Day?
We’ll be shocked if you haven’t heard of International Women’s Day.
This worldwide event is here to draw attention to gender inequality and educate everyone on gender equality. It’s also a great time to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness of any important achievements.
The goal of International Women’s Day isn’t to create a female vs male agenda; it’s simply to raise awareness of gender biases that still exist today. Rather than focusing on one gender, this day strives to highlight balance and equality.
The United Nations Virtual Seminar
If you’re interested in learning more, make sure you tune into the United Nation’s virtual seminar. This online event will be held on March 8th, and the focus will be on “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.”
The talk will cover ways to achieve gender equality, how climate change affects gender equality, and how gender inequality and sustainability are linked. This is set to be a moving talk, with ten guest speakers and musical performances.
The UN always provides motivational talks, so if you want to be inspired and educated simultaneously, this is a must-see.
Ways To Celebrate At Work
Are you interested in how you can celebrate International Women’s Day at work? Here are some of our top tips for making March 8th great in your office.
Wear Purple
The official colour of International Women’s Day is purple since this hue represents visionary thinking. If you want your team to participate in the celebrations, ask them to wear purple on March 8th. Whether you go all out or stick to small purple accessories, this is sure to boost the office mood.
Remember to get all colleagues in on the dress code, as it’s always powerful when seniors and managers wear purple too. This sets a significant precedent within the office and shows employees that the company cares.
Decorate Your Desk
Another way to visually celebrate the day is via desk decorations. Stock up on purple stationary or banners and let loose around the office! A change in design is a great way to boost morale and awareness.
You could even go a step further and print off posters of inspirational women and International Women’s Day quotes. This is another popular way offices worldwide embrace the annual celebration.
Share Social Posts
It’s 2022; we all have social media accounts, so never underestimate the power of a social media post. Whether your company makes their own infographic or borrows a pre-made post, make sure your voice is heard. It’s inspiring when brands are open about their support for this day, and it shows the company’s ethics too.
If you plan to decorate the office or wear purple, consider taking a picture of the office celebrations and sharing this online. Be loud and proud about your equality celebrations!
Tune Into Motivational Talks
Tuning into talks and seminars is a helpful way to empower and educate your team. From the UN conference to informative YouTube videos, there are thousands of resources available that will get your group talking. Don’t let gender equality get forgotten.
Review Your Practices
Finally, perhaps the most important way to celebrate this annual event is to review your own company practices. Wearing purple and watching talks is excellent, but if your team still lacks gender equality, there’s no point in celebrating.
Make sure you have open and honest discussions about gender in the workplace. It’s also important to speak out when situations aren’t professional or fair. Transparency is key to creating an equal work environment.
The Bottom Line
International Women’s Day is a day for everyone. No matter what your gender is, it’s a day to reflect on equality and how we can do better to include everyone. We hope these tips have inspired you to celebrate, and don’t forget to tune into the UN conference to hear some motivational speeches!
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