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Clémence,
corporate social responsibility coordinator
How did you get to join SPIE and what has been your career path?
Clémence: I was studying management assistance in France. As part of my curriculum, I was
required to do a six-week internship abroad. I knew SPIE had locations in many countries so I
applied. My internship with SPIE in the UK was so successful that it quickly led to a second
internship, then a full time job. I started as a graduate business assistant, then worked my way
over the course of ten years, to my current position as CSR coordinator.
What is your opinion on gender diversity at SPIE?
Clémence: SPIE has proven to be very accommodating with employees’ work life balance.
When my first child was born, I was given a lot of flexibility to organise my work schedule.
This was even more so when my second child was born.
Also, as a woman working for a construction company, I can say SPIE is giving the same
opportunities and prospects to women and men alike. I was recently nominated to join the
SPIE Talent program, a two-year development program that aims to put people in leadership
positions and accelerate their career.
What do you like about working for SPIE?
Clémence: What I appreciate the most is the open environment. SPIE is a company that
allows a very open dialog with managers. SPIE is also a company that invests in its people
and provides many training programs and opportunities to allow employees to grow with
the company.
Clémence, 30, corporate social responsibility coordinator, SPIE UK
“SPIE offers the same career opportunities
to women and men”