{"id":35802,"date":"2023-03-10T14:16:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T14:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vymo.com\/?p=35802"},"modified":"2023-04-18T20:22:12","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T20:22:12","slug":"digitall-how-can-digitalization-empower-the-next-gen-women-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vymo.com\/blog\/digitall-how-can-digitalization-empower-the-next-gen-women-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"DigitALL: How Can Digitalization Empower The Next Gen Women Leaders?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The theme of this year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.internationalwomensday.com\/theme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#EmbraceEquity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But what\u2019s the difference between equality and equity? Let\u2019s understand this with the help of a story.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once upon a time, there were two children, a boy and a girl, trying to reach an apple on a tree. The boy was taller and reached the apple easily, while the girl struggled. Seeing this, their father gave the girl a small stool to stand on, making it easier for her to reach the apple. This act of equity allowed both children to enjoy the apple equally, regardless of their physical differences.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equality is like giving everyone the same size of shoes,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if some have bigger feet, they&#8217;ll still lose.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equity recognizes different needs and abilities,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And aims to level the playing field with accessibility.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equality is a goal we must always pursue,<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But equity is what helps us get there, too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, in today\u2019s rapidly changing world, \u2018DigitALL\u2019 transformation drives an equitable environment for both men and women.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Embracing Equity\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this blog, we interviewed two amazing women from Vymo who use technology in their lives daily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both these women discuss with us how tech has empowered them to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#domore<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> while balancing work-life. Lastly, they go on to give their advice to all women entering a DigitALL workforce today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We reached out to Lidya Indoe,\u00a0 <\/span><b>Business Development Manager, Vymo &#8211; Indonesia.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how our conversation with Lidya went.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.<b>How are you using digital technology to drive Vymo&#8217;s growth?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAs an Inside Sales representative, most of my activities involve knocking on doors and profiling new customers. Hence, technology supports me in mapping accounts and connecting with them. Previously, most of these activities were done manually, and were a bit complicated.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>2<b>.How does digitalization empower you as a woman?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe advent of digitalization has made it easier for working mothers like me to keep an eye on our children&#8217;s activities and also gives us the feeling that we have an assistant. When we&#8217;re too tired and busy to prepare food, technology can help us order food easily, and distance is no longer a problem.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35803\" src=\"https:\/\/vymo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/blog-inner-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>3<b>.Lastly, what is your message for present\/future women entering the workforce?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cEmbrace the fact that you may face some difficulties at some point, but just hang in there and you will eventually overcome them!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>Digital Connections<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aligned with the growth trajectory of Vymo, Shreyasee Basu, <\/span><b>Customer Success Manager, Vymo- India <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discussed with us her experience and take on digitalization.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>1.<b>What is the importance of\u00a0 digital transformation\u00a0 for organizational success?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI believe an individual employee\u2019s growth is important for a company\u2019s overall success. Using digital technology enhances my productivity and motivates me to contribute to Vymo&#8217;s growth.\u201c<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>2<b>.How does digitalization help you maintain work-life balance?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cManaging multiple roles is easier through digitalization and the use of life-saving apps. It has helped me prioritize self-care, which is important for a balanced life. Lastly, digitalization has helped me leave a positive impact, focus on strengths and be vibrant in every interaction.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-35804\" src=\"https:\/\/vymo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/blog-inner-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"662\" title=\"\">3.<b>What&#8217;s your message for women entering the workforce?<br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cLoving and taking care of yourself is not vanity. It is sanity.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus, Prioritize, Ask for Help, Speak Up, Be Heard, Work on your Strengths and then you see how balanced life can be.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be so vibrant that you leave a bit of color in every life you touch!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A &#8216;DigitAll&#8217; transformation has empowered women and created work spheres that &#8216;Embrace Equity&#8217;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Lidya and Shreyasee use digital technologies to streamline their sales processes, increase productivity, and ultimately achieve significant career success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, companies can leverage a broader range of perspectives and experiences by creating a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diverse workforce, leading to more innovative solutions and better business outcomes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Power of Digitalization: How it Can Help Next-Gen Women Leaders<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbestechcouncil\/2020\/03\/10\/top-three-reasons-we-need-more-women-in-tech\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, digitalization can help promote gender diversity in the tech industry by creating more opportunities for women. &#8220;Digital technologies provide a level playing field for women and men to succeed, regardless of gender,&#8221; the article said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One such inspiring example is Yamini Bhat, the co-founder of Vymo. Yamini is a trailblazer in the BFSI tech industry and has been recently recognized by BW Disrupt 40 under 40 as one of &#8220;India&#8217;s brightest young entrepreneurs, innovators, and game changers&#8221;. Incidentally more than 42% of Vymo\u2019s employees are women.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s celebrate the digital age as an opportunity to embrace gender equity and create a more inclusive and empowering world where equity is not just a buzzword but a lived reality for all!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The theme of this year\u2019s International Women\u2019s Day is #EmbraceEquity. But what\u2019s the difference between equality and equity? Let\u2019s understand this with the help of a story. Once upon a time, there were two children, a boy and a girl, trying to reach an apple on a tree. 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