Women at Zendesk

Women at Zendesk

What better way to start off a Women at Zendesk blog than speaking about International Women’s Day? First let me introduce myself. My name is Catarina and I work for the recruitment team at Zendesk. I decided to start this blog not only because diversity is such a hot...
Are your diversity programs causing more harm than good?

Are your diversity programs causing more harm than good?

On a recent trip, I picked up a copy of my usual travel material- the Harvard Business Review. This time, with more excitement than usual, as I noticed the magazine’s main topic was “Diversity- most programs don’t work and here’s what to do about it”. Reading this...
A Mother’s Day gift that will be appreciated all year

A Mother’s Day gift that will be appreciated all year

 No, we don’t mean kitchen appliances, perfume, skin care or other products advertised right now as mums’ most desired gifts. We are talking about equality – starting at home. Are you happy with the current division of household chores? Research shows...
Working mums: stop feeling guilty

Working mums: stop feeling guilty

Dear fellow working mum, I just want to let you know that you are doing a great job and that your kids, noisy and messy as they are, will turn out just fine despite the hours you spent away from them. Truly. Even the latest research has validated what most mothers...