On March 4, Amazon held an event to mark International Women’s Day (March 8), promoting the initiative “A History of the Struggle for Equality.” The event was dedicated to reflecting on the progress made and the challenges that remain regarding gender equality in the workplace.
The event highlighted the importance of continuing to build inclusive environments where female talent can fully develop, especially in the technology and innovation sectors.
Roundtable: Women’s Leadership in Technology and Business
During the event, a roundtable discussion was held featuring Angels Yebra, Director of Advanced Analytics and AI at Banc Sabadell, alongside Miriam Pérez, RME Manager at Amazon, and Ana Gil, Senior Operations Manager at Amazon.
The speakers shared their experiences, challenges, and lessons learned from their professional careers, sparking a thought-provoking discussion that generated great interest both in the auditorium and among those who watched the event via livestream.
Challenges Women Face in Their Careers
Angels Yebra addressed the challenges she has faced throughout her career on her path to a leadership position, highlighting situations that have been normalized in the workplace for years.
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“Although I don’t currently feel discriminated against for being a woman, wage gaps persist and there is a lower percentage of women in key positions, which highlights the need to continue working toward real equality.” Angels Yebra, Director of Advanced Analytics and AI at Banc Sabadell.
Her words reflect a reality that remains true today: the need to continue moving toward effective equality in access to leadership positions.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Future of Work
Another key topic of the conference was the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the labor market. Angels explained how this technological revolution is transforming even highly skilled professions.
AI acts as an assistant that enhances human work, allowing professionals to focus on tasks with higher added value. This change is altering hiring dynamics:
- Increased demand for senior-level profiles
- Fewer opportunities for junior-level professionals
- Increased automation of repetitive tasks
Among the most valued skills for the future are:
- Critical thinking
- Empathy
- Interpersonal skills
- Complex problem-solving
- Communication and negotiation
Women and Artificial Intelligence: A Key Opportunity
The future for women in fields such as artificial intelligence looks promising, although significant challenges remain.
The lower representation of women in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) highlights the need to encourage young women to pursue careers in technology. These disciplines will be key to accessing the most relevant professional opportunities in the coming years.
