支持。庆祝。授权。2020女家在营业1周五2020年11月20日之前，Covid-19危机袭击了开曼经济，岛屿的劳动力已经面临着性别的领导差距。男子在参加了两性平等开曼2019年调查的组织中至少有三个高级职位。然而，误解误解了，即根据所有队伍中使用平等数量的男性和妇女，副主席德雷斯·欧定委员会副主席路易斯·雷德透露，误解了。实际上，开曼的雇主进入了2020年领导地位的男人和妇女的失衡，Insuf fi Cient家族休息政策和缺乏有关促销和工资的透明度。“2019年调查表明，一些关于工作场所的歧视如何表现出来的重复关注的主题，”雷德说。“他们经常被认为是更加传统的障碍，就像开始家庭或儿童保育需求一样，这是限制职业发展的识别。”对于带有儿童和意义的妇女和家庭需求，专业进步受到长期工作时间文化的进一步限制，并为雇主提供不断使用，瑞德解释。 Insufficient maternity and paternity leave policies in Cayman also reinforced the concept of men as breadwinners and women as homemakers. PANDEMIC CHALLENGES With the onset of the pandemic, challenges for working women have grown. “From a global perspective, it’s not an exaggeration to stress that the pandemic has the potential to derail or even reverse global gains made towards gender equality and the rights of women and girls,” Reed says. In July, the McKinsey Global Institute calculated that globally, women’s jobs were 1.8 times more vulnerable to the effects of the crisis than men’s jobs. While women made up 39% of global employment, the institute wrote, they had accounted for 54% of overall job losses. “One reason for this greater effect on women is that the virus is significantly increasing the burden of unpaid care, which is disproportionately carried by women.” the institute wrote. “This, among other factors, means that women’s employment is dropping faster than average, even accounting for the fact that women and men work in different sectors. ”In Cayman, the full impact of the crisis on working women has yet to be determined. Gender Equality Cayman will explore this topic in its next survey in 2021. Anecdotal feedback, however, provides an early indication that the crisis has been a mixed bag for Cayman’s professional women. While the crisis has increased childcare and domestic demands on women, it has also ushered in more flexible working arrangements. “We will be really interested and hopeful that, through this awful pandemic, it has allowed us to start looking at agile and flexible working, things that will help both men and women,” says Reed. Feedback to Gender Equality Cayman during the pandemic has also been largely positive. Reed says there has been indication of increased understanding from workplaces about family commitments – and an increased understanding at home about the professional responsibilities of parents. “I think this has led to sort of a deeper connection at home and there’s been very interesting dinner conversations,” Reed says. Another positive has been companies reaching out to take the Gender Equality Cayman pledge, which establishes a commitment to creating more equal and inclusive workplaces. Pledge members also have access to unconscious bias training, to further conversations on workplace equality. For more information on Gender Equality Cayman, visit: genderequality.ky. Crisis shifts work-life balance for Cayman’s professional women. By Kayla Young IN CAYMAN, THE FULL IMPACT OF THE CRISIS ON WORKING WOMEN HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. GENDER EQUALITY CAYMAN WILL EXPLORE THIS TOPIC IN ITS NEXT SURVEY IN 2021. Gender AND THE Pandemic Louise Reed, deputy chairperson of Gender Equality Cayman.Women In Business 2 FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2020 LIVING.KY LIVING STYLISHLY LIVING COMFORTABLY LIVING AFFORDABLY RUGS & ACCESSORIES | INDOOR & OUTDOOR FURNITURE | CUSTOM CABINETS | DESIGNWomen In Business 3 FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2020 home life. Mentoring is also key to inspiring all of our people to thrive in their careers. Dionne Gaye-Heywood Lead Executive Legal Secretary policy and the culture supported your career? has allowed me to maintain a healthier work-life balance. I'm able to spend more quality time with my daughter and I save money on commuting expenses thus lowering my carbon footprint interruptions, I am more productive. How can women support each other to succeed as future leaders? What immediately comes to mind is leading by example – it’s one of the best this by giving women access to mentors who deliver an insightful understanding of equality and equity of genders. It goes without saying that women need to be encouraged to reach their full leadership potential while being authentic, How is the environment changing for women in the legal and on gender balance in the workplace. This is evidenced by seeing more women in leadership roles and having a higher representation of women on executive committees and boards. Joanne Huckle Investment Funds Partner policy and the culture supported your career? As an example, I was pregnant with my twin boys, at the time of the Zika virus outbreak in Cayman. Immediately, I was the way, enabling a seamless transition overseas whilst continuing to work as part of the Cayman team. I remained on Ogier's partnership program throughout and was made up to partner in Cayman, two weeks after returning from maternity leave. How can women support each other to succeed as future leaders? Everyone needs a career champion to push them forward and support their ambitions. If women can proactively champion and support each other, we can together help attract and retain more women. How is the environment changing for women in the legal and It is inspiring that the number of women in the industry is higher than ever before and more of those women are in senior roles. There is more support, mentorship and encouragement of women in the industry, and that is not just from women helping women; in fact many of my greatest career supporters and mentors have been men. Dania Strachan Business Review Unit Manager policy and the culture supported your career? Flexible working and a culture of collaboration are the main reasons I applied to work at Ogier. As a mother who works outside the home, I feel I am able to make valuable contributions at work as well as meet my personal obligations. Ogier provides its employees with the tools and environment to produce quality work so that personal obligations don't have to impact career progression. How can women support each other to succeed as future leaders? By sharing knowledge, giving advice and telling others about your own personal experiences. Mentoring younger women who are earlier in their career is a great way to help advance others. You've valuable insight. How is the environment changing for women in the legal and and legal sector is changing positively for women and certainly has changed since I started my career over 15 years ago. There are more women in senior There have been improvements in family the statutory minimum and paternity leave, which was not previously available. I hope that more companies and the jurisdiction as a whole will continue the what is available internationally. Ogier emphasises well-being and a healthy work-life balance which is important for sector. Flexibility and inspiration: Why our workplace works for women SPONSORED CONTENT L-R: Dania Strachan, Dionne Gaye-Heywood and Joanne Huckle No fake smiles. You do your best work when you feel valued and happy. We take helps you do a better job. Ogier. Be extraordinary. 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On the frontline Director of Hazard Management Cayman Islands faces stormy year. From banking to construction Caymanian woman takes charge of career transition. Christine Rowlands: A career in diplomacy Q&A with the new Head of Governor’s Office. Women leading the way Rotary celebrates all-female leadership. Coronavirus and career paths Launching a school in trying times. Under pressure: The work-life balance Women tell their stories of coping during the COVID-19 crisis. Art in the time of coronavirus Building resilience through the creative process. P1 P8 P12 P14 P18 P20 P24 P27 Meisha Gordon, wireman with BrittHay Electric. See Page 12 Photo: Stephen Clarke Photography SUPPORT. CELEBRATE. EMPOWER. BrittHay Electric wireman Meisha Gordon. See page XX 2020 CONTENTS P8P18P20 P7P30P14Women In Business 5 FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2020 When women thrive, businesses thrive. As organizations become more gender diverse, supporting women’s health in the workplace is more important than ever. That’s why we’ve developed a range of Wellness Packages tailored to the unique needs of women. Whether you are looking to manage stress, address everyday health concerns, or prevent disease, our in-depth health assessments help you stay on your path to success. Contact the DH Care Centre at 325-9000 to book your specialized screening today.Women In Business 6 FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2020 Sponsored content At times, it felt insurmountable. The changes and challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic was a daunting prospect for entrepreneur Melesia Adderley. The owner of Island Grub says the pandemic put a great deal of pressure on her online food delivery service, as well as her drivers. Through it all, however, Melesia and her team rose to the task – risking their own health and safety in the face of an often chaotic and potentially life- threatening situation. “COVID caught us all off-guard and things changed in a matter of hours,” she says. “It was scary sometimes. But we stuck it out to help our Cayman community.” In those early days of lockdown, social-distancing measures forced restaurants and bars to close temporarily. Many switched to delivery to stay afloat – and consumer demand was high. “We first had to ensure we got our clearance to operate,” recalls Melesia. “Then we had to drop everything, and work on Island Grub around the clock to make major changes to the website, and our flow, in order to better manage the orders.” She has high praise for her employees, who went above and beyond during those uncertain times. “Not knowing whether we would catch COVID, and die, was our biggest concern,” she says. “Our drivers worked so hard – being willing to risk your life is enough in itself.” Melesia is first to admit things didn’t always run smoothly. At the time, there was only one other food delivery service in operation. “I will say upfront, we could not meet the island- wide demand,” she says. “Given we were not fully prepared to handle the load, unfortunately not all customers had the best experience due to order delays. “Many nights, my senior staff and I would be so exhausted we would cry because we just wanted to make everyone happy, but we couldn’t do everything. We did our best.” Despite the trying times, Melesia is happy there were some positives. “We have learned so much,” she says. “We have grown and developed with a solid business structure.” HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Melesia launched Island Grub in 2015 with her husband Hareem Leon Adderley, a software developer who owns Kingpin Apps. “It was just myself and my husband,” she says. “I was the dispatcher, the delivery driver – everything. I literally started from scratch.” She was also working full-time while struggling to make a go of the business. “I would swap uniform shirts from my 9-to-5 job to my Island Grub shirt to go to the restaurants and collect the food and deliver it to the customer,” she recalls. “I can still remember the first delivery location. I’ll never forget it and that customer will never know how much it meant to us to get our very first order.” Today, Island Grub has 10 full-time employees, working under a business model Melesia developed. “We don’t have an office, so we have pushed and promoted a work-from-home culture, supporting work-life balance,” she says. “Our drivers make a set salary so there is never a day they have to wonder if they will receive enough orders to make enough money,” she says. “They aren’t paid by the order or by the hour. My drivers are never competing with one another for orders. “I want them to always feel happy about their job. That’s very important to me. In addition, they make 100% of all tips they earn, no gratuity and pooling tips together. I don’t believe in that way of handling tips. If you did it, you earned it. Simple.” Island Grub owner Melesia Adderley, centre, with several of the company’s team of delivery drivers. Food company responds to customer demand during COVID crisis. APPETITE GROWS FOR DELIVERIESWomen In Business 7 FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2020 UNIQUE BUSINESS MODEL Her business model for the delivery service is also unique – based on a great deal of research. Rather than charging restaurants a commission fee of around 20% to 30% per order, a common practice in the industry that some say is hurting their bottom line, Island Grub charges a flat fee of $10 per delivery to the customer. “Now that COVID happened, more and more people are using our services, and more and more are starting to understand why we charge a $10 delivery fee,” she says. “They appreciate the transparency of our entire business. Our business has grown, and we are grateful, and hope it can continue to grow.” That’s been one of the silver linings from the pandemic. “We’ve been through every possible food delivery service issue you can have,” says Melesia. “Now we are more confident about the unique food delivery business model that we have created. “We have increased our reach as well, as more people are interested in delivery and restaurants now see a benefit in it.” Her husband is developing a mobile app for Island Grub, which they expect to launch soon. At the same time, the couple is raising four young children, spanning from age 4 to 9, homeschooling them as well. It’s a heavy load, but Melesia says the rewards are many. “It’s definitely not a walk in the park,” she says. “But I control my own time, and still accomplish everything that is required for me to do. Being there for my children means everything. That’s not possible with a 9-to-5 job.” The pandemic, despite its hardships, reignited Melesia’s passion for the business. “It has pushed us to take back up our vision for Island Grub and take it to the next level.” she says. WOMEN’S HAVEN In addition to Island Grub, Melesia is the founder of Women’s Haven, a female-owned business that sells a range of organic sanitary products that are distributed in Cayman and internationally. Launched in late 2017, Women’s Haven is the first Caymanian-owned company to manufacture and launch its very own line of female sanitary napkins and other feminine- care products. “We are now in 12 countries and growing,” says Melesia. The products offer an alternative to traditional sanitary products, with an emphasis on natural, anti-bacterial materials that promote women’s health and well-being. “We use organic everything – from the formulas that make up our organic cottons, to the glue that we use,” she says. Melesia now has a business partner in the Bahamas. The company has garnered attention in newspapers across the Caribbean including the Cayman Compass. Locally, Women’s Haven feminine-care products are available at Foster’s, Hurley’s, Rochel’s Beauty Supply and West Bay Pharmacy as well as online. Contact: orders@womenshaven.com Visit: womenshaven.com Contact: orders@islandgrub.ky (dispatch centre) info@islandgrub.ky (office) Visit: islandgrub.ky COVID CAUGHT US ALL OFFGUARD AND THINGS CHANGED IN A MATTER OF HOURS. IT WAS SCARY SOMETIMES. BUT WE STUCK IT OUT TO HELP OUR CAYMAN COMMUNITY. Melesia Adderley, owner, Island Grub Melesia and Hareem Adderley with their children, from left, Hazaiah, Mariyah, Hazakiah and Maiyah. Melesia Adderley.接下来>