In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March this year, the Insolvency Practitioners’ Association (IPA) shone a spotlight on inspirational women from across the sector. As the IPA said, the women of the insolvency profession continue to be a strong influence on the sector through outstanding work, driving change and inspiring others.
We were delighted that the IPA asked our director Eileen Maclean to be one of the women highlighted in their IWD campaign this year.
Eileen commented: “When I started out in the late 1980s, women wore skirts (never trousers), occupied the junior roles, and were subject to routine sexism and misogyny. Progression through the ranks was difficult. Self-employment was my answer, and I now run a successful business comprised entirely of smart, funny, hardworking women, who juggle work and family commitments every day and whose talents our clients value highly.
Part of me thinks International Women’s Day is unnecessary – every day should be Women’s Day – but on reflection it’s an opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come, how business has adapted for women in the workforce and how we’ve changed workplaces to suit our needs and ambitions.
While the landscape is completely different for women starting out in insolvency today, there’s still much to be done to achieve full equality for women and a world free from bias and discrimination. Happy International Women’s Day to all the women in insolvency!”
