On this episode of The DEI Discussions, Nadia welcomes Lauren Carter, Commercial Director of Demica, a global software provider that's experiencing rapid growth and is an exciting place to work. Lauren shares insights about her role and responsibilities, and her passion for making diversity and inclusion part of the sector's DNA.Lauren also talks about Demica's approach to creating a more inclusive workplace, which includes having a strong DEI group that's authentic and run by employees. She mentions the positive impact of recent family-friendly policies, which help employees continue working and benefit both women and men.For International Women's Day, Nadia visited Demica, where they had a fruitful discussion about allyship and equality themes in the workplace. Lauren emphasises the importance of understanding people's perceptions and unlocking their potential for workplace inclusion across the sector.In conclusion, tune in to hear Lauren's insights on how Demica is evolving and changing to embed diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation.