Our story
The Herstory of WORK180
Gemma Lloyd spent the first decade of her tech career dealing with regular sexism and discrimination. Meanwhile, Valeria Ignatieva was struggling to find a workplace that would offer the flexibility she needed as a single parent to a son with a disability.
They knew they weren’t the only ones feeling unwelcome in the working world. But they also knew there were employers out there that would value and nurture their talents — they just needed a way to find them! And so, in 2015, they created WORK180 (formerly Diverse City Careers).
Today, WORK180 is trusted by millions of women around the world. Our endorsement is synonymous with employers committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we keep them all accountable. We’ve caught the attention of the likes of Vogue, ABC and the Financial Times. We’re also backed by investors, including Startmate, Skip Capital, Ashpeak Investments, Investible, Giant Leap and Blackbird VC.
Our global team is growing and big brands are on board, but our mission will always remain the same: To raise organizational standards so that all women can choose workplaces where they can thrive.
“After spending years working in tech boys clubs, I wanted to create a platform where women could go and find employers that genuinely wanted them there. Almost a decade later, WORK180 is so much more and I’m incredibly proud of the change our team is driving.”
Gemma Lloyd
Co-founder and CEO of WORK180
Our impact
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The percentage of employers that have met our endorsement standards in 2023
The number of employees we’ve helped through improved policies in 2023
The number of years it will take to close the gender pay gap, according to the World Economic Forum
“We partnered with WORK180 to show that we absolutely do care about diversity and we are trying to make a change, and we are openly addressing the issues of under-representation that we know we have in some areas.”
Neil Harvey
Employer Branding & Talent Acquisition Manager at LV=General Insurance
The WORK180 DEI Board
WORK180 challenges employers to do better when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Our esteemed DEI Board is tasked with challenging us.
Andréa Long
Head of Talent Engagement Strategy, Upstart
Andréa is a Bay Area native, UC Davis alumna, and the founder of Swag by Asayo and Firewood Events. She is an entrepreneur and DEI thought leader.
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Head of Talent Engagement Strategyworks at Upstart, Andrea has also worked on DEI initiatives for top tech companies including DoorDash, Twilio, Lyft, and Rakuten. She has spoken at high profile global events, including AfroTech x Kapor Center in Oakland and CA and SaaStock in Dublin.
Aaron Limonthas
Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Shipt
Leading DEI across tech, retail, consumer goods, and telecommunications, Aaron is a highly respected diversity and inclusion strategist and practitioner.
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Known for his strategic yet hands-on operational approach to DEI leadership, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge to the WORK180 DEI Board. His experience includes leading DEI teams at Reebok, Adidas, and Dropbox.
M. Alejandra Parra-Orlandoni
Data Policy Strategy & Innovation, Meta
Alejandra currently works on shaping emerging tech policy topics with a focus on privacy, data, and responsible innovation.
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Alejandra is a proven leader, strategic adviser, and systems thinker. She also writes and speaks publicly about best practices in leadership. Alejandra has previous experience as an attorney, engineer, and US Naval officer. She holds degrees from Harvard Law, MIT, and the US Naval Academy and volunteers her time mentoring women and transitioning military veterans.
Asif Sadiq MBE
Senior Vice President and Head of Equity and Inclusion International, Warner Media
Asif is listed as one of the Most Influential Global Diversity and Inclusion Leaders by Hive Learning and the CIPD’s Top 20 Power List.
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As SVP of E&I International at Warner Media, Asif works on globally driving the agenda around diversity. He has held senior executive roles at Adidas, The Telegraph, and EY Financial Services, and was honored with an MBE from the Queen in 2017.
Sheree Atcheson
Global Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Valtech
Author of “Demanding More”, Sheree is a multi-award winning DEI professional and is recognized as one of the UK’s Top Most Influential Women in Tech.
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Sheree is a global DEI Senior Executive; Advisory Board Member for Women Who Code; and Forbes contributor. She has featured in high profile publications, from BBC to FastCompany, and is a sought after speaker for events around the world.
DEI at WORK180
We lead by example, which means we’re dedicated to nurturing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. This doesn’t mean we’re perfect, but we’re fiercely committed to progress.
- Just like the employers we endorse, you can see the benefits and policies we offer on the WORK180 page of our transparent job board.
- We use monthly employee engagement surveys and regular feedback to review and refine the way we work.
- We’re guided by our DEI board, whose expert advice and insights help shape our approach.
- We track and measure our progress in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
DEI at WORK180
We lead by example, which means we’re dedicated to nurturing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team. This doesn’t mean we’re perfect, but we’re fiercely committed to progress.
- Just like the employers we endorse, you can see the benefits and policies we offer on the WORK180 page of our transparent job board.
- We use monthly employee engagement surveys and regular feedback to review and refine the way we work.
- We’re guided by our DEI board, whose expert advice and insights help shape our approach.
- We track and measure our progress in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
WORK180’s values empower our team to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion at every opportunity.
Lead with empathy
Raise the bar
Do it with grit
Be your own boss
Trust in transparency
WORK180 in the media
The Project
New research from the e61 Institute finds that occupation segregation explains only 20% of the gender pay gap. The real issue, comprising 80%, is women being paid less than men in the same roles. This highlights the need for universal carers’ leave and workplace flexibility. Gemma Lloyd, CEO of WORK180, discussed these findings on The Project.
ABC Breakfast TV
WORK180 CEO Gemma Lloyd joined the Today Show to discuss the uptick of women joining mining.