Why neutrality equals progress when it comes to gender

Published: Utility Week

Gentrack has been featured in Utility Week, where Chief People Officer Jennifer Mounce, VP Product Northern Hemisphere Jenny Barlow, and Marketing Director EMEA Catherine Cywinska spoke with Ben Hargreaves about how inclusive thinking is shaping the workplace in practice.

Their discussion explores how inclusive policies translate into day-to-day experience, the role of leadership in embedding these principles, and why creating an environment that works for a diverse workforce is not just a cultural priority, but a business one.

In an industry undergoing significant change, attracting and retaining diverse talent is critical. This means creating environments where people can contribute and progress based on capability and impact, supported by flexible ways of working and clear, consistent expectations.

At Gentrack, this approach is embedded in how policies, opportunities, and culture are designed, with fairness, flexibility, and real life in mind.

This has been recognised at the WUN Women’s Utilities Network Awards 2025, where Gentrack was named Best Employer for Women. While the award is an important milestone, it reflects a deliberate and sustained focus on gender neutrality, inclusive policies, and a culture that prioritises outcomes over assumptions.

Read the full interview on Utility Week.