We are fully committed to creating a working environment based on mutual respect where discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.
Getting here surely has been a journey. Because we are all learning.
As a team, we have gone through a process of awareness that has led to broader perspectives. We’ve gained empathy and learned to see each person for who they are.
We have endless anecdotes that confirm that at Abstracta these are not just words. This is part of how we do things.
Listening: our superpower
Whenever there are disagreements, we put the issue on the table. We promote safe spaces where we can reflect on ways to communicate better and weave networks between people.
It seems simple enough. You just need to dare. It might sound risky. But intentions, though very important, are not enough. We need to put them into action. This does involve some degree of effort. But to build trust and commitment those deep talks as a team are necessary.
By getting to know each other better, we connect as people and we come together as a team. And that is where our strength is.
More than just words
In September it’s diversity month in Uruguay, and we celebrate it with an intervention on the facade of our Salto office, which is in front of the central square.
Why in Salto? Because it’s the second most populated city in Uruguay. With 100,000 and few inhabitants, there is still a long way to go in terms of awareness regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issues. And we believe that we can be part of that change.
By covering the windows of the office in such a central place in the city, we want to convey that Abstracta recognizes, respects, enjoys and promotes diversity.
Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to know more about us and learn a bit more about this intervention!
We also have an episode from The Everything Else Podcast about why this issue plays such an important role in our culture! You can listen to this episode here The Everything Else: The one about multiculturalism and why diversity is not a fad.
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La Fuerza está en la Diversidad
Tenemos un compromiso férreo con generar un espacio de respeto mutuo donde la discriminación no sea tolerada en ninguna de sus formas.
Todos estamos aprendiendo. Como equipo hemos recorrido un proceso de sensibilización y ampliamos nuestra mirada como seres humanos. Eso nos ayudó a ganar en empatía y aprender a ver a cada persona por lo que es.
Tenemos un sinfín de anécdotas que confirman que es algo que se respira en Abstracta en el día a día. No son sólo palabras. Es una forma de hacer las cosas.
Hablando la gente se entiende. Escuchar: Nuestra herramienta clave
Si hay desencuentros, generamos instancias para reencontrarnos. Siempre ponemos el tema sobre la mesa para reflexionar y aprender a comunicarnos mejor. Sabemos que hablar en entornos seguros y dedicar tiempo para trabajar las diferencias nos hace mucho más fuertes.
No tiene gran misterio. Es animarse a ser parte del cambio. Suena arriesgado. La intención no es suficiente. Hay que llevarla a la práctica. Nuestra experiencia nos dice que implica esfuerzo. Nuestra experiencia también nos dice que para construir confianza y compromiso esas charlas profundas como equipo son clave.
Al conocernos mejor, conectamos como personas, nos unimos como equipo.
Y ahí está nuestra fortaleza.
Más que solo palabras
Comienza setiembre y en Uruguay es el mes de la diversidad. Lo celebramos con una intervención a la fachada de nuestra oficina de Salto, que está en frente a la plaza central.
¿Por qué en Salto? Porque es la segunda ciudad más poblada de Uruguay. Con 100.000 y pocos habitantes, queda mucho por recorrer aún en términos de conciencia sobre lo que hace a temas de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión. Y creemos que podemos ser parte de ese cambio.
Cubriendo los ventanales de la oficina en un lugar tan central de la ciudad queremos transmitir que Abstracta reconoce, respeta, disfruta y promueve la diversidad.
Seguinos para conocer más sobre nosotros en Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, e Instagram y también acerca de esta iniciativa!
Tenemos un episodio en The Everything Else podcast sobre porqué este tema es tan importante! Podés escucharlo aquí The Everything Else: The one about multiculturalism and why diversity is not a fad.
Si esto resuena en vos y querés conocer cómo podés ser parte de nuestra comunidad, acercate: Queremos conocerte.
Vera Babat
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