Where Do We Go From Here? All of us, both women and men, must realize that self-promotion is not the entirety, well, selfish. Advocating for your worth as a worker, especially as a member of a minority group, can be inspiring and impactful to others. When you say what you deserve, and you get the response you need, you'll know who truly supports you and your career. Even more importantly, you'll be a part of the change that so At Tangram Interiors + Studio Other, we strive daily to empower people to work, learn, and heal. As such, the topics discussed at our Equity in Design event lie close to our hearts, and we will continue to keep talking about all of them. Have some input? We're always looking to start new discussions and meet new people. Reach out to us with your feedback on the event or your opinions on the hot topics in design careers. many industries desperately need. Let's Continue the Conversation If you're thinking about these topics in your own workplaces, we're happy to help you design and maintain a workplace that's more inclusive and holistic. Schedule a call to start the conversation today.
5. Self-Promotion is Tricky - But Necessary Lastly, the LinkedIn panel featured a great deal of discussion on self- confidence and self-promotion. Many people, especially women and minority members, find it challenging to advocate for themselves in the workplace. This is especially true when it comes to compensation. In 2021, women working in architecture and engineering occupations made 83 cents to the full dollar earned by their male counterparts. Similarly, women who worked in arts, design, and entertainment earned 87 cents to the dollar. As such, the discussion at the panel hung heavily on the need for women to fight for their fair earnings. Self-promotion is challenging, but necessary - especially for the sake of long-term equity. "A lot of us, myself included, are not self-promoters," said Christi Geiger, Senior Associate at M Moser in Denver. "Its actually really terrifying to do that. But, [must] recognize that you need to stand up for yourself - and when you do, you become vulnerable. In those moments, that's when you really have to do some self-reflection and find what your intentions are."
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