We’re Giving to Gain this International Women’s Day

This year, we are celebrating 115 years of International Women’s Day! For this special occasion, the topic is Give to Gain – embracing a mindset of generosity and collaboration.

At Tactile, we are proud of having an extremely diverse workforce. We are 75% international with Tactilers representing over 55 different nationalities. But one of the numbers that we are most proud of is that we have over 40% women 🩷

This International Women’s Day, we wanted to shine a spotlight on some of our amazing women who do so much for others at Tactile – whether it’s through mentorship, leadership, development, relocation support, language learning or knowledge sharing – the generosity they give increases the opportunities and support for everyone else. Giving does not take away, but instead, creates more.

As individuals, giving support doesn’t just mean celebrating each other, but also calling out stereotypes, challenging discrimination and questioning biases. When more of us thrive, we all rise.

We wanted to share these beautiful portraits of our amazing women and also share an insight into why giving to others is so important to them.

Sveta

Our ‘Office Mom’

“For me, Tactile is a second home, a place where you come and feel supported and cared for. And when you feel that way, you want to give back. I love it when people around me become a little happier if I do something for them, even if it seems insignificant, but is very important to someone at that moment. I love helping people, it makes me happy.“

Laura

Caring for our players & supporting game teams with insights

“Whether at work or in our communities, giving support is something that needs to be practiced with intention. In the workplace, it starts with sharing knowledge openly, avoiding gatekeeping, and creating an environment where people feel safe to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow.

Small actions matter: amplifying others’ voices, celebrating their wins, choosing to support women-owned businesses, contributing to mutual aid efforts, and highlighting others’ work that deserves recognition.

Giving doesn’t take something away from yourself, and support is not a limited resource. When we make space for others and advocate for those not in the room, we help ensure they’re invited into the room next time.“

Vera

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

“I try to support others the way I wish someone supported me when I was starting out – by sharing knowledge, giving honest feedback, and encouraging artists not to give up too early. Support from others helped me a lot at the beginning of my career, so I know how much it can matter.“

Anna

Enabling growth & development across Tactile

“I believe that my role is about giving people the room to succeed. I’m lucky to help shape our culture, and I want to use that influence to be a safe space for my colleagues. To me, that’s about being a sounding board for people’s ideas and dreams, and helping navigate them without judgment.“

Anja

Empowering Tactilers through language & culture

“The classroom is a small community where people join forces in learning new skills. I find joy and meaning in facilitating the best possible circumstances for a learning environment. My aim is to create a safe and constructive space where my students feel encouraged and comfortable to ask questions, make mistakes, take further steps and share experiences. And I try my very best to also make it fun along the way.“

Lene

Helping Tactilers arrive to and settle in Copenhagen

“It’s very important for me that people land on their feet when they come to Copenhagen. They have relocated to a completely new world and I know that helping them even with the smallest things, such as handling the bureaucratic processes, will help them arrive in a good way. Helping others should never be a question.”

Aleksandra

Enabling our game teams to thrive

“For me, it’s all about giving my team the space to express themselves and I focus on listening. Giving to others makes me feel useful in a personal sense but also ‘as a part of society’ sense and it inspires me a lot to see when people reach places they thought they’d never be able to.“

Tanya

Connecting Tactilers through cultural activities

“I find power and true joy in helping others because I know that by giving good things, good things will come back in compounding ways.“

Terra

Inspirational leadership

“I try to be mindful and open to those around me, noticing who might need an extra hand. Whether it’s reviewing someone’s presentation, offering a cup of coffee and a listening ear, or helping carry a stroller up the stairs, being able to help each other is what humanity is all about. We all need a little extra support sometimes.“

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