Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026

International Women’s Day (IWD) is observed and celebrated around the globe each year on March 8th. First observed in 1911, it’s a day that celebrates the achievements and impact of women on all aspects of society and culture, from the social and economic to the political and cultural. 

But maybe most importantly, International Women’s Day stands as a call to action for raising awareness, challenging stereotypes and advocating for gender equality and the rights of women from all walks of life.

The theme for International Women’s Day 2026, “Give to Gain”, encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration, while also emphasising the power of reciprocity and support. 

At KennCo, acknowledging this day, and acknowledging the role of women in shaping our company and values, is an important part of our commitment to building an inclusive workplace where everyone has the same opportunity to succeed.

Supporting Our Team Professionally and Personally

The strength of our business relies heavily on the contributions of our female colleagues across all our departments. The women across all our departments consistently give their time, industry expertise, individual strengths and personality to their roles each day. It is our customers and our business who gain from this.  

As a business, we know we also need to give back. By providing professional development opportunities, support and a healthy work-life balance, we can make sure our female colleagues are given the right tools, training and chances to progress and thrive at KennCo.

Women in Leadership at KennCo

We currently have over 40 female staff members driving our operations and delivering for our customers on a daily basis. The strong representation of women extends into our leadership team, with 10 female managers and a female company director.

Having women in key decision-making roles that shapes our business gives us a more unique and diverse perspective, and also sets a clear path for future leaders within the company. 

KennCo HR Manager, Elaine Corrigan, had this to say about her experiences and career progression at KennCo, “KennCo has trusted me with the opportunity to grow in my career and contribute in a meaningful way. With that support, I’ve been able to develop professionally and progress into a senior role within the company. It’s great to be part of an organisation that genuinely invests in its people and supports women to grow, succeed and reach their potential.”

Our Commitment to Developing Female Talent

Transparency is an important step in creating a fair and equal workplace. At KennCo, our processes for recruitment, promotion and remuneration are made solely on merit, performance and experience.

To highlight our ongoing commitment to creating equal opportunities for all employees, we recently published our first Gender Pay Gap Report. Through our report we found that while remuneration is broadly equal between men and women, due to the distribution of men and women across different levels of our workforce, a gender pay gap exists due to a higher proportion of men currently in senior, higher paid positions.  

To close this gap, we are focused on developing female talent within KennCo. And, as a business, we are fully committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace for women to learn new skills, progress and grow both professionally and personally. 

Happy International Women’s Day!