{"id":14546,"date":"2021-09-16T19:24:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T19:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abstracta.us\/blog\/?p=14546"},"modified":"2025-05-05T21:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T21:25:33","slug":"strenght-found-within-diversity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/blog\/work-culture\/strenght-found-within-diversity\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Strength Lies in our Diversity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/pride-month.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14547\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We are fully committed to creating a working environment based on mutual respect where discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting here surely has been a journey. <strong>Because we are all learning<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a team, we have gone through a process of awareness that has led to broader perspectives. We\u2019ve gained empathy and learned to see each person for who they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have endless anecdotes that confirm that at Abstracta these are not just words. This is part of how we do things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listening_our_superpower\"><\/span><strong>Listening: our superpower<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems simple enough. <strong>You just need to dare<\/strong>. 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.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By getting to know each other better, we connect as people and we come together as a team. <strong>And that is where our strength is.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_than_just_words\"><\/span>More than just words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In September it&#8217;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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why in Salto? Because it&#8217;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. <strong>And we believe that we can be part of that change<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By covering the windows of the office in such a central place in the city, we want to convey that Abstracta <strong>recognizes<\/strong>,<strong> respects<\/strong>,<strong> enjoys<\/strong> and <strong>promotes diversity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-09-17-at-12.30.06-1-1024x506.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14563\"\/><figcaption>Abstracta&#8217;s office in Salto, Uruguay.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow us on <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Linkedin (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/abstracta\" target=\"_blank\">Linkedin<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Facebook (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AbstractaSoftwareTesting\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Twitter (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AbstractaUS\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Instagram (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/we_are_abstracta\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> to know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/\">us<\/a> and learn a bit more about this intervention!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Everything Else: The one about multiculturalism and why diversity is not a fad.&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/2UNN6e00OEYslPZuWgoV2h?si=3XIPb0p7SemlsYJuYptoCA&amp;dl_branch=1&amp;nd=1\" target=\"_blank\">The Everything Else: The one about multiculturalism and why diversity is not a fad.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Episode 4: The one about interculturalism and why diversity is not a fad\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2UNN6e00OEYslPZuWgoV2h?si=3XIPb0p7SemlsYJuYptoCA&amp;dl_branch=1&amp;nd=1&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p> &#8212;&#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>La Fuerza est\u00e1 en la Diversidad<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenemos un compromiso f\u00e9rreo con generar un espacio de respeto mutuo donde la discriminaci\u00f3n no sea tolerada en ninguna de sus formas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Todos estamos aprendiendo. Como equipo hemos recorrido un proceso de sensibilizaci\u00f3n y ampliamos nuestra mirada como seres humanos. Eso nos ayud\u00f3 a ganar en empat\u00eda y aprender a <strong>ver a cada persona por lo que es<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenemos un sinf\u00edn de an\u00e9cdotas que confirman que es algo que se respira en Abstracta en el d\u00eda a d\u00eda. No son s\u00f3lo palabras. Es una forma de hacer las cosas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hablando_la_gente_se_entiende_Escuchar_Nuestra_herramienta_clave\"><\/span><strong>Hablando la gente se entiende. Escuchar: Nuestra herramienta clave<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 m\u00e1s fuertes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No tiene gran misterio. Es animarse a ser parte del cambio. Suena arriesgado. La intenci\u00f3n no es suficiente. Hay que llevarla a la pr\u00e1ctica. Nuestra experiencia nos dice que implica esfuerzo. Nuestra experiencia tambi\u00e9n nos dice que para construir confianza y compromiso esas charlas profundas como equipo son clave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Al conocernos mejor, conectamos como personas, nos unimos como equipo. <br> Y ah\u00ed est\u00e1 nuestra fortaleza. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mas_que_solo_palabras\"><\/span>M\u00e1s que solo palabras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Comienza setiembre y en Uruguay es el <strong>mes de la diversidad<\/strong>. Lo celebramos con una intervenci\u00f3n a la fachada de nuestra oficina de Salto, que est\u00e1 en frente a la plaza central. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 en Salto? Porque es la segunda ciudad m\u00e1s poblada de Uruguay. Con 100.000 y pocos habitantes, queda mucho por recorrer a\u00fan en t\u00e9rminos de conciencia sobre lo que hace a temas de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusi\u00f3n. <strong>Y creemos que podemos ser parte de ese cambio.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Cubriendo los ventanales de la oficina en un lugar tan central de la ciudad queremos transmitir que Abstracta<strong> reconoce, respeta, disfruta <\/strong>y<strong> promueve la diversidad<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/abstracta.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2021-09-17-at-12.30.06-1024x506.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14562\"\/><figcaption>Oficina de Abstracta en Salto, Uruguay.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Seguinos para conocer m\u00e1s sobre nosotros en <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/abstracta\" target=\"_blank\">Linkedin<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AbstractaSoftwareTesting\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AbstractaUS\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, e <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/we_are_abstracta\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> y tambi\u00e9n acerca de esta iniciativa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tenemos un episodio en The Everything Else podcast sobre porqu\u00e9 este tema es tan importante! Pod\u00e9s escucharlo aqu\u00ed <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Everything Else: The one about multiculturalism and why diversity is not a fad. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/2UNN6e00OEYslPZuWgoV2h?si=3XIPb0p7SemlsYJuYptoCA&amp;dl_branch=1&amp;nd=1\" target=\"_blank\">The Everything Else: The one about multiculturalism and why diversity is not a fad.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-spotify wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Episode 4: The one about interculturalism and why diversity is not a fad\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2UNN6e00OEYslPZuWgoV2h?si=3XIPb0p7SemlsYJuYptoCA&amp;dl_branch=1&amp;nd=1&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Si esto resuena en vos y quer\u00e9s conocer c\u00f3mo pod\u00e9s ser parte de nuestra comunidad, acercate: Queremos conocerte.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are fully committed to creating a working environment based on mutual respect where discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.&nbsp; Getting here surely has been a journey. 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