International Women’s Day: Equality in the workplace

March 8 marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is one of the most important days to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness about women’s equality.

To celebrate the day, we asked leaders to speak on its importance equality in the workplace, Together, we can take action for a more fair, inclusive and diverse future.

At Athletico, we believe in the power of advocacy and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our patients and employees.

	David Tipton, Chief Human Resources Officer I believe that Athletico can be the employer of choice for anyone looking to help them achieve their professional goals. Clinical or not, our values ​​of “People-Focused” and “Continuous Improvement” specifically demand that we be a place where people can come to do great work, learn and succeed!
	Gerry Cook, VP Revenue Cycle Equity in the workplace refers to actionable steps taken to ensure and maintain equal, fair outcomes. That is, advancement, inclusion, opportunity, treatment, etc., for all employees, including employees with different circumstances. True equity refuses marginalization.
	Sam Curley, VP Financial Planning Great teams require a diversity of perspectives and ideas, so it is extremely important for everyone to have the opportunity to grow and contribute. I feel very fortunate that Athletico values ​​equity in the workplace, but there is no finish line, and we must strive daily to expand opportunities for all members of our team.
	Tracy Burke, Vice President Clinical Operations I’ve been fortunate enough to be influenced and inspired by dozens of women leaders throughout my career, starting with my mother, who ran the sales and marketing functions for our family business when I was growing up. As a leader today, it is even more important to bring a diversity of ideas and experiences to the table by building a team that represents our patients, team members and the communities we are so proud to serve.
	Payten Gerjerts, Director Athletic Training Gender equality is not about winners and losers; This is not zero sum. It’s about creating workplaces that enable people to authentically show up and generously share their unique skills, talents and experiences. It’s about recognizing that when we build equality for women, everyone benefits. And let’s be clear, it’s about staying competitive as a desirable place to work, grow and thrive.

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