International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8th, acknowledges the strength, resilience, and contributions of women worldwide.
Marianna Hadjiandoniou is an expert in HR strategies, and business reorganizations. With over two decades of extensive experience, Marianna has successfully formulated and implemented HR strategies for various local and international companies. In parallel she is an active BPW Cyprus Federation of Business and Professional Women member and an accredited trainer by Cyprus’s Human Resource Development Authority. Her outstanding leadership in HR was recognized in 2023 at the international ‘The Leadership Awards’, in London. She also received the title ‘Woman of the Year’ at the prestigious international awards, Rewards 2024.
Marianna shared her thoughts on the International Women’s Day celebrated on March 8th:
For me, International Women’s Day represents strength, empowerment, and women’s leadership. It marks the significant progress we’ve made over the years in establishing ourselves within the business world and securing our place in corporate spaces. Women bring unique skills and perspectives to the table, making them invaluable assets to organizations. Personally, I’ve been inspired by countless women in various roles, whose journeys have been nothing short of remarkable. Oprah Winfrey, for example, is a figure to inspire and motivate, since what she achieved until now is exceptional.
Marianna commented on the challenges every woman is facing, in order to balance personal and professional life especially when navigating demanding careers:
Today’s women, like men, face unique challenges in balancing their personal and professional lives, especially when navigating demanding careers. While our needs may differ, it’s essential not to solely focus on women when designing HR policies or procedures aimed at improving work-life balance. The reality of balancing business and motherhood is often more complex than the idealized versions we hear about in books or podcasts. Striving for an “ideal” balance can sometimes be a myth. The key is to prioritize what matters most at the specific time and don’t be afraid to admit that sometimes we need to work a little harder and we need to take this extra vacation day just to cover things up. It’s about being adaptable and focusing on the bigger picture.
Stay tuned and read the full interview to get more insights and find out more about Marianna, on the upcoming fintechview digital magazine, issue #4.
