We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing insights and advice from the women at Roubler who inspire us every day. We’ll be updating this post every day from 1-8 March to showcase their experiences of what it means to be women in tech.

1. What’s your position at Roubler?
   Customer Support Advisor
   
   
2. What does a typical day at Roubler look like for you?
   My day consists of answering phone calls and emails from our clients who need support and assistance with their Roubler platform. I make sure they continuously have a great user experience.
   
   
3. Why is promoting equality in the workplace important to you?
   If everyone is doing their part and giving their best to strive for excellence, we should all receive the same amount of respect and praise in the workplace. When equality is called into question, that’s when businesses struggle to survive.
   
   
4. What advice would you give your younger self?
   Don’t rush, slow down and always do things with accuracy. Everything will work out for the best in the end.
   
   
5. What words of wisdom do you have for a woman wanting to pursue a career in the software or tech industry?
   Trust in yourself, be confident and be ready to take lots of chances. There’s still so much to discover about the tech industry, and we’re all learning more day-by-day.
   
   
6. Who is your female role model, and why?
   I admire all the women in the workforce who inspire and empower others to keep their heads up and work hard – despite the inequality they may face.
   
   

1. What’s your position at Roubler?
   Head of Marketing
   
   
2. What does a typical day at Roubler look like for you?
   There is no average day! One moment I could be strategising with the leadership team, the next I could be deep in HubSpot setting up automations, organising a guest presenter for our next webinar, or taking my team out for coffee and cupcakes.
   
   
3. Why is promoting equality in the workplace important to you?
   To me, equality is synonymous with equal pay. In Australia, women still get paid 15% less than our male counterparts – even though we’re doing the same job, with the same qualifications, and the same level of experience. This is all despite hard evidence that closing the gender pay gap results in increased business earnings. What are we waiting for?
   
   
4. What advice would you give your younger self?
   Understand the kind of people you like to be around, the kind of work that interests you, and what your values are. Pursue the opportunities that tick all your boxes – forget the rest.
   
   
5. What words of wisdom do you have for a woman wanting to pursue a career in the software or tech industry?­­
   Go for it! Working in tech is incredibly rewarding. The pace of change is lightning-fast, particularly in marketing, and there’s always a new problem to solve or a new challenge to tackle.
   
   
6. Who is your female role model, and why?
   Jacinda Ardern – she has proven time and time again that it is possible to lead with kindness compassion and to take people on that journey with you.
   
   

1. What’s your position at Roubler?
   Customer Support Manager
   
   
2. What does a typical day at Roubler look like for you?
   An average day for me consists of supporting our customers via calls and emails. I work on addressing customer queries and determining the best solutions to assist, ensuring every user is comfortable using our software and is getting the most out of their experience.
   
   
3. Why is promoting equality in the workplace important to you?
   A lack of equality creates barriers to collaboration in the workplace. Good communication is key to workplace success and achieving common goals that keep the business thriving.
   
   
4. What advice would you give your younger self?
   Don’t be afraid of speaking up about any ideas and opinions that you have to improve the way things are done.  
   
   
5.  What words of wisdom do you have for a woman wanting to pursue a career in the software or tech industry?
   Learning never stops. If you have the right drive and attitude, it’s possible to become an expert in any career.
   
   
6. Who is your female role model, and why?
   I have great respect for all working moms. I find it amazing that every day they continue to be career women and take care of the household and kids – all at the same time.
   
   

1. What’s your position at Roubler?
   Customer Success Manager (Australia)
   
   
2. What does a typical day at look Roubler like for you?
   I am quite new to the Roubler team and I’m getting into a great routine of assisting customers to get the best experience out of Roubler.
   
   
3. Why is promoting equality in the workplace important to you?
   Equality in the workplace creates an environment where everyone receives the same amount of respect. I strongly believe we should all have access to the same opportunities regardless of gender, race and religion.
   
   
4. What advice would you give your younger self?
   Be confident and embrace who you are.
   
   
5. What words of wisdom do you have for a woman wanting to pursue a career in the software or tech industry?
   Always keep pushing and never give up. You don’t have to know everything about technology to succeed, you just have to be willing to challenge yourself and learn new things. Every challenge is an opportunity for growth.
   
   
6. Who is your female role model, and why?
   Rosa Parks because of her courage and determination. She showed the world how much difference a single person could make in a time where women had no voice.
   
   

1. What’s your position at Roubler?
   Implementation Coordinator, Australia and New Zealand.
   
   
2. What does a typical day at look Roubler like for you?
   My day starts with a team catch up and leads to meetings with clients. I provide our clients with training and support to use their Roubler platform to help them have the best experience possible.
   
   
3. Why is promoting equality in the workplace important to you?
   Everyone deserves to come to work feeling valued and respected and businesses will prosper because of it. When people of all backgrounds come together and express opinions and ideas, that’s when the greatest achievements happen.
   
   
4. What advice would you give your younger self?
   Everything happens for a reason. Without disappointment and failures, you will never grow and learn what is and isn’t valuable to you.
   
   
5. What words of wisdom do you have for a woman wanting to pursue a career in the software or tech industry?
   Just go for it. There may be roadblocks along the way but what do you have to lose from trying? And if you don’t understand something, ask questions. My team are amazing people who are happy to help me work through any problems I come across – they truly want to see me succeed.
   
   
6. Who is your female role model, and why?
   I look up to Helena Morrissey. She champions women around her and plans to leave the business world a better place than how she found it.
   
   

1. What’s your position at Roubler?
   Head of Customer Experience, Singapore and Hong Kong.
   
   
2. What does a typical day at Roubler look like for you?
   A day at Roubler consists of helping our customers reach their workforce goals with Roubler, testing out new and existing functions and creating strategies to improve workflow with our team.
   
   
3. Why is promoting equality in the workplace important to you?
   Everyone deserves the same respect and acknowledgement regardless of race, gender or backgrounds. We all work towards the same goal and benefit from togetherness.
   
   
4. What advice would you give your younger self?
   Be bold and confident to express your own thoughts and ideas. Your next idea may be the one to create positive change for the better.
   
   
5. What words of wisdom do you have for a woman wanting to pursue a career in the software or tech industry?
   You should never limit yourself to what you can do. Step out of your comfort zone and embrace the ever-changing nature of the tech world to the fullest.
   
   
6. Who is your female role model, and why?
   I look up to all working mothers. They are the definition of hard-working. Juggling time between family and work is difficult and there are so many amazing women out there going above and beyond to focus on both.
   
   

1. What’s your position at Roubler?
   Implementation Specialist, South Africa.
   
   
2. What does a typical day at Roubler look like for you?
   I get to know our customers through training and coaching, providing them with confidence that leads to long-term success with Roubler’s workforce management software. Every day is exciting and full of new challenges. The different people and businesses I get to work with means that no one day is the same in the life of an implementation specialist.
   
   
3. Why is promoting equality in the workplace important to you?
   Each individual has something different and exciting to offer in the workplace. Variety is the spice of life. If you actively promote equality and diversity – and have the right policies to match – your business will thrive, and people of all backgrounds can come together to achieve success.
   
   
4. What advice would you give your younger self?
   Your vibe attracts your tribe, so invest your time in people who want to see you do better.
   
   
5. What words of wisdom do you have for a woman wanting to pursue a career in the software or tech industry?
   Teach yourself. Spend time gaining the required skill sets before interviewing for tech jobs, and remember that learning is a continuous journey throughout your career.
   
   
6. Who is your female role model, and why?
   Ellen DeGeneres. Regardless of society’s urge to make women dress their part, she is always being herself and is still successful. She encourages other women to be who they want to be.