Yeo & Yeo Celebrates International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is, first and foremost, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also an important day to raise awareness, educate and inspire communities, and highlight the significance of gender equity.

This year, the theme of International Women’s Day is “Inspire Inclusion,” a call to action for individuals and organizations to foster environments that embrace diversity and empower women. Here are some ways to mark the day – whether with friends, family, colleagues, or the global community.

• Support women-owned businesses: Encourage economic empowerment by supporting businesses owned and led by women.
• Volunteer: Get involved with organizations that support and empower women to make a positive impact in your community.
• Reach out to a friend: Send a text, email, or handwritten note to each of your female friends to let them know what you admire about them and how much you appreciate them.
• Mentorship: Offer mentorship to women in your community or workplace to help them navigate their professional journeys.

Yeo & Yeo is incredibly proud of its family-friendly culture and ability to attract and retain women. In 1987, Mari McKenzie became the first female Principal at Yeo & Yeo. She was a trailblazer in a male-driven industry, serving on Yeo & Yeo’s board of directors and forging the way for future women leaders in the firm. Today, our workforce is more than 54% female, and the number of women in leadership positions exceeds 50%, well above the industry average in professional service firms. Internally, the firm’s mentorship and career advocacy programs ensure that everyone receives support to achieve their goals and be successful. We are passionate about supporting our many women-owned business clients, helping them navigate challenges and achieve their goals. Through the Yeo & Yeo Foundation, our people also support women-focused organizations, including Girl Scouts, Women of Colors, Self Love Beauty, the Clean Love Project, and more.

“Yeo & Yeo has given me incredible opportunities to learn and grow in my career,” said Principal Rachel Van Slembrouck. “As a woman in accounting, I am truly grateful for the incredible support system I have both personally and professionally.”

Today and every day, we thank our women for providing valuable insights that uplift our clients and communities. We encourage you to take time to reflect on the achievements of the women in your life and watch Yeo & Yeo’s women’s success stories video, which celebrates our women’s accomplishments over the past year. Through their experiences, we hope to inspire and empower women to achieve their full potential and celebrate their accomplishments.