Statement of values
At Women in Data®, we strive to champion gender equality in the data industry, fostering a community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our core values:
>Community: We foster an inclusive and supportive environment where every member feels a deep sense of belonging.
>Empowerment: We strive to uplift and support women working in data by improving workplace opportunities.
>Growth: We encourage the growth of women in the data industry, fostering continuous learning, pushing boundaries, and addressing gender bias challenges.
>Visionary: We aspire to be an inspirational community that makes a positive impact in the data industry and beyond.
>Equity: We ensure that fairness guides our decisions and actions, fostering an environment where everyone is treated justly and with respect.
Expected behaviours
> Respect: Treating ALL members of the community with the same level of respect. Ensuring respect of consent and any other boundaries expressed.
> Inclusive: Leading always with kindness & actively removing barriers to ensure everyone is able to participate in the conversation.
> Openminded: Allowing people to feel safe to express their truth by having an openminded & empathetic outlook to viewpoints different from your own.
> Uplifting: Empowering others, cheerleading their successes & championing others on your journey.
Unacceptable behaviour
> Discrimination: Any form of discrimination is not tolerated, regardless of the protected characteristic. This includes public, private & online incidents.
> Harassment: Any form of lack of consent and other boundary crossing, including intimidation, unwanted attention, stalking and invasive photography or recording.
> Disrespect: Including ANY member of our community - staff, volunteers and members. As well as disruptive behaviour to the running of the event or sessions, including heckling and talking throughout.
> Hierarchical behaviour: All members of our community are of equal importance and any behaviour suggesting differently will not be tolerated, such as cutting line and pushing.
> Active by-standing: Advocating or encouraging any of the above unacceptable behaviours, or allowing them to go unreported.
Reporting & enforcing
If you witness any violation of the Code of Conduct please report it immediately. All reports will be taken seriously & investigated.
> Help desk: Please speak to a member of staff at our Helpdesk, located downstairs in the foyer.
> Email: If for any reason you are unable to speak to staff at our Helpdesk, please reach out to our Community Director, Emma, at Emma@WomeninData.co.uk
Consequences
All reports will be fully investigated, ensuring all parties are given the opportunity to speak to WiD staff on the matter. Each report will be dealt with on a case by case basis, consequences may include:
> Warnings
> Expulsion from the flagship event
> Banning from future WiD events
> Law enforcement contact if appropriate