Mission: To close the gender gap and promote equality; to contribute to a sustainable future for business and society.
Targets: By 2025 our target is to achieve 30% women in Tampnet, and 25% women in management.
At present we have 19% women in Tampnet, and 11% in management positions. We have a way to go - but by raising awareness, taking responsibility and focusing on recruitment, we are optimistic that we will achieve our 2025 targets.
In our Women in Tech program, we are:
Dedicated
We are dedicated to elevating women in tech, promoting inclusivity in our company and closing the gender gap.
Caring
We care about our employees. We invest in benefits that support our work flexibility and well-being to succeed both in work and home life.
We value diversity.
Integrity
We are visible and lead by example, by setting clear targets to close the gender gap. We build trust through transparency and openness in reporting and statistics.
Innovative
We do not only listen to ideas - we ask for them. We include the organisation in creating solutions to meet our targets for Women in Tech.
Reliable
We do what we say, and we plan and prioritise our work to achieve our set goals for 2025.
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Women in Tech: An Interview with Hilde Mattingsdal
Meet Tampnet's CPO Hilde Mattingsdal, who has been the HR Director since 2017, and is currently the only woman in the Executive leadership team. "We in the Executive leadership team had a question: What more can we do? This resulted in us creating the Women in Tech initiative, to focus on employee branding and actively demonstrate our commitment to opening opportunities for women in the industry. As part of that initiative, we had women in management training programs teach about implementing these solutions, and we shared these sessions with the Women in Tech groups across our company, Hilde explains.
Hilde Mattingsdal, CPO
An interview with Marina Kopylenko, Finance Business Analyst, and Haley Trebus, IT Operations Engineer.
"Diversity and inclusion are beneficial because it provides many points of view on the same/known issue. The tech industry is highly competitive and fresh ideas are really valuable", says Marina. Haley adds in, "It is important for women and girls to get involved in the tech industry because women offer a different mindset and approach to problem solving. As more women join the tech industry there will be more women mentors, less of a gender bias in the workplace, more equal growth opportunities compared to men, and equal pay for the same position that men hold".
Haley Trebus, IT Operations Engineer
Meet the Tampnetarians: An interview with Mari Håland Simonsen.
Mari started out as an Operations Engineer while studying, became a Network Engineer and is now a Senior Network Engineer with us at Tampnet. She talks about how she ended up with this career, "Math and science were always some of my favourite subjects in school. Those subjects often had less reading and more doing, which I liked and was better at. After high school I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do but felt like engineering could be something I would like. My mom also has a degree in computer science, so that might have led me in that direction".
Mari Håland Simonsen, Senior Network Engineer
Meet the Tampnetarians: An interview with Kirsty Lawrence
Head of Group Business Control, Kirsty Lawrence, shares her insights from working in Tampnet, "The culture in Tampnet is focused on inclusivity and making sure that everyone's opinions are heard. Telecoms remains a male-dominated sector, however Tampnet is seeking to positively change this and focus on gender equality through the Women in Tech initiative. Tampnet has given me a new challenge, however also offers flexibility which is perfect for my family life".
Kirsty Lawrence, Head of Group Business Control
Meet the Tampnetarians: An interview with Ismot Odubonojo
Meet Ismot Odubonojo, an Operations Engineer with passion for innovation and problem-solving. Ismot explains, "I've long been captivated by the ever-evolving landscape of technology. The prospect of leveraging innovation to enhance people's daily experiences and tackle intricate challenges deeply resonates with me". Being in a good at work is highly important, which she also speaks of, " The best part of working in my team is the collaborative environment. Everyone brings their unique strengths to the table, and we support each other to achieve our goals. It's like a close-knit family where everyone is valued and respected".
Ismot Odubonojo, Operations Engineer
Women in Tech: Changing the Landscape of Telecommunications with Silje Rugsveen
Silje Rugsveen, Microwave Engineer, offers a unique perspective on the rapidly changing world of fiber and telecommunications as an Engineer in Tampnet. Silje pursued a career in tech, following in her parent's footsteps, who both worked in the telecommunications industry. She said, "I started playing games and exploring all the endless possibilities within computer applications from the age of six - it fascinated me on so many levels!".
Silje Rugsveen, Microwave Engineer
Women in Tech: An Interview with Ibeanyi Bermudez
Senior Telecom Architect (LoS) Ibeanyi Bermudez shares her perspective on Women in Tech; "When I looked around, I realised that there were only three women out of 39 students in the classroom. At that moment I understood that the road would not be easy, but as I progressed in my career, I understood that I was in the right place. Today I am happy to see that the number of women in that classroom has increased significantly. And now we have many more women working in technology areas occupying key positions that have led large companies to succeed. There is nothing more rewarding than working with what you are passionate about, so let's leave behind the stereotypes and barriers. Women need to overcome their self-limiting beliefs and empower themselves".
Ibeanyi Bermudez, Senior Telecom Architect
Women in Tech: Our CFO's perspective on Tampnet's Women in Tech initiative
CFO of Tampnet, Ulf Bonnevier, gives his perspective on the Women in Tech initiative, and shares why such program benefits the entire company. Embracing diversity and providing support for equality is of great importance in creating a society where people and culture can flourish. A father of three independent daughters, Ulf states, "I raised them to know their minds, be courageous and encourage them to reach for their dreams. In a society where equal opportunities exists; they can see results from their efforts. Diversity is important, regardless of gender, sexuality, age, race, religion, nationality or disability, and our lives are richer for it".
Ulf Bonnevier, CFO
