International Women’s Day serves as an important reminder that each and every one of us plays a role in recognizing and addressing gender bias. Together, we can make a difference in creating a more equitable world for all.

At McAfee, we know that genuine change requires continuous commitment. And while we’re proud of the efforts we’re making as a company – from being the first cybersecurity company to achieve global pay parity (and maintain it), to expanded time off for new parents, to a woman on every hiring panel to help remove bias – we know there is more to do.

This International Women’s Day and beyond, McAfee team members around the globe share how they’ll continue to advance inclusion and gender equality by actively working to #BreakTheBias.

JaffarSadhik

Software Quality Engineer (India)

A gender equal world starts with a change. A change within families, a change with perspectives, a change among society!

Arathi

Program Manager (Canada)

I am helping to #BreakTheBias by teaching my son that both boys and girls, men and women can do it all.

Krupali

Sr Market Research Analyst (USA)

We need to think differently. Women have, are and will always be quintessential architects of society. Together we can #BreakTheBias

Ambareen
Software Engineer (UK)

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias! I am doing my part and learning from my mum and helping the next generation believe in themselves irrespective of gender.

Kevin
Real Estate & Workplace Strategy (Ireland)

Equality can only be achieved if diversity, difference and qualities of woman are truly valued. We must work together to acknowledge and #BreakTheBias.

Darya
Channel Marketing (Australia) 

Bias against anyone for simply being different, limits our growth and is a significant waste of talent, energy and happiness. I commit to taking an active role in questioning perceptions to do my part to influence change.

Natalia
Software Sales (Canada)

I will help #BreakTheBias by raising and supporting a strong independent young adult and setting an example for her. I do so by choosing my career path while leading and growing personally and professionally!

Winnie
Talent Acquisition Partner (Australia)

I will #BreakTheBias by addressing and challenging gender stereotypes. 

Aisling
Senior People Partner (Ireland)

I will help #BreakTheBias by encouraging conversations around diversity, challenging myself and others to consider where we can make changes that will have a positive impact.

Join McAfee and millions of others around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day by sharing how you’ll #BreakTheBias.

Interested in building your career at a company that helps women thrive? Search our openings!

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