Intent HQ Named Women in Tech ‘Best Tech Employer’ & ‘Best Recruiter in House’ 2024

Diversity and inclusion are values we really believe in at Intent HQ, so we were thrilled to be recognized for our efforts with a ‘Best Tech Employer’ and ‘Best in house recruiter ‘ award shortlisting from Women in Tech.  Intent are finalists , in the category which recognizes employers with 50 – 249 employees who have demonstrated an outstanding effort over the past 18 months to attract and retain women in their IT and technology teams.

How we did it

Our commitment to improving diversity is evident in our hiring practices:

These efforts have produced substantial results. In the past few years, we’ve observed a significant increase in female hires:

Empowering Women in Leadership

Intent HQ believes in leadership that reflects our values. We have successfully hired women into key leadership and management roles, including:

• Our first General Counsel, ensuring balanced representation at the senior leadership level.
• Director of Growth, enhancing our capabilities in Client Success.
• Principal Sales Executive, making our US Sales team predominantly female.
• Senior Product Manager and Technical Client Success Manager, reinforcing our commitment to diversity.

Attracting and retaining more women

Retaining and Supporting Female Employees

Hiring great talent is just the beginning. We’re equally focused on retaining and supporting our female employees:

This demonstrates our commitment to gender equality. Positions such as Senior Product Owner, Principal Machine Learning Engineer, and Associate Data Scientist have been filled by our talented female employees.

Commitment to Gender Pay Equality

Intent HQ takes the gender pay gap seriously. We bench new roles against live market data, not candidates’ existing salaries, ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees.

Building a Supportive and Fair Workplace

We’re proud that 80% of our employees agree that we are making progress on fairness, diversity, and inclusion, with 98% saying they feel treated fairly and with respect. These figures reflect our ongoing commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.

Laura Wilkinson Shortlisted for Best In-House Recruiter: Championing Inclusivity and Women’s Growth

We are also proud to have our Talent Acquisition Manager, Laura Wilkinson, shortlisted for the Best In-House Recruiter award. Among other achievements, Laura has not only aligned our talent search with the values of Intent HQ but has also optimized our selection processes, reduced costs, and supported women’s professional growth.

Laura has led the implementation of direct hiring strategies that foucs on  inclusion and pay equity. She has also launched a webinar in collaboration with Women in Tech to emphasize the importance of hiring women into tech roles.

Not only does Laura feel passionately  about hiring women, but she also promotes the growth of our current female employees, ensuring they have opportunities to advance within the company. She is dedicated to mentoring women returning to work after maternity leave or cancer treatment, demonstrating her commitment to a workplace that values flexibility and balance.

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Being shortlisted for the Best Tech Employer award is not just an accolade for us, it’s a testament to our ongoing journey towards building a workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive. We’re incredibly proud of the strides we’ve made and remain committed to creating meaningful, lasting change within the tech industry. This recognition from the Women in Tech Employer Awards is a significant milestone, and it motivates us to continue driving forward with our initiatives. Together, we’re shaping a future where diversity and inclusion are at the heart of innovation, making Intent HQ a place where everyone can reach their full potential.

Thank you to the Women in Tech Employer Awards for this recognition, and congratulations to all the other inspiring nominees. We look forward to the awards ceremony on 12th November in London Keep an eye out for news about the final winners and fingers crossed!

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