International Women's Day
Investing in Women’s Development
As we mark International Women’s Day for 2026, we wanted to demonstrate our deep structural commitments to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
We see employee development as a long-term investment here at Cubis Systems. (And one that pays dividends in what we’re able to collectively achieve together.)
That employee development isn’t limited to any one role, business function, pathway, or gender.
So, this year, we’re repurposing those three ‘IWD’ initials to focus on a theme close to our heart: investing in women’s development.
Development across our operating companies: an overview
Across Cubis Systems – and across our sister companies NAL and FILOform – employee development is treated as a cornerstone of our success.
We believe that inclusive investment in people strengthens individual capability, supports progression, and ultimately improves what we deliver as a business.
Importantly, our investment spans multiple roles, functions, and career stages. From operational and manufacturing environments through to engineering, commercial, SHEQ, and leadership roles - development opportunities are designed to:
a) Meet people where they are
b) Support where they want to go next
Training across the Group takes many forms.
For example:
| Some programmes are role-specific and technical
| Others focus on leadership, compliance, safety, wellbeing, or transferable skills
| Some courses are completed early in a career; others later on
| We can support formal qualifications, structured internal pathways, or on-the-job development backed by mentoring and management
This flexible, far-reaching approach is underpinned by clear commitments, governance, and ongoing measurement. Our goal? To ensure that opportunity, progression, and reward are equitable.
With that in mind, we spoke to some of our real people about the real training they’ve undertaken in their time here – and the real outcomes it has delivered. ↴
A common thread
As these stories show, investing in women’s development isn’t just an exercise assigned to a specific campaign day in a marketing calendar. It’s a structured commitment, woven into the fabric of who we are at Cubis Systems. (And across our wider organisational family, too.)
This structured commitment is what allows inclusive individual development journeys to move beyond principle and into actual daily practice.
The benefits are evident. While each journey we’ve highlighted is different, clear themes emerge when viewed collectively:
➕ Confidence
Training often marks a turning point in how individuals see their own capability – building the confidence to contribute, question, and lead.
➕ Capability
New skills translate directly into day-to-day work. We see strengthened technical knowledge, decision-making, and problem-solving.
➕ Trust
Investment in development signals trust. That includes trust to grow, to take responsibility, and to play a more active role in the business.
➕ Progression
For some, training has supported a step into a new role. For others, it has broadened the scope of their current one. In every case, it has opened doors.
➕ Retention
When people can see a future, they are more likely to stay and grow with the business. Development is central to that sense of continuity - and a key part of our retention strategy.
➕ Equity
Training creates a more level playing field. When development opportunities are accessible to all, it reduces structural barriers. Everyone – regardless of gender, background, or circumstance – can progress on merit.
➕ Representation
Investing in women’s development strengthens the talent pipeline. As skills grow, so does visibility. This helps increase representation in areas and roles where women have historically been under represented.
➕ Belonging
Learning together builds community. Shared development experiences help people feel seen, supported, and valued – fostering a stronger sense of belonging across teams.
Strengthening our organisation today, shaping a more inclusive tomorrow
This International Women’s Day, our focus on investing in women’s development reflects the work already happening every day in our teams, our operating companies, and our broader Group. The stories shared here are just a snapshot of the impact that structured, inclusive development can achieve.
When development is accessible and meaningfully supported, it:
- Enhances capability across our business
- Strengthens our culture
- Ensures that every person has a genuine and equitable opportunity to grow and succeed
This approach to development is ongoing, adaptive, and closely aligned with the evolving needs of the business and the people within it. For example, our ongoing commitment includes:
- Continuous training and upskilling
- Clear pathways for internal progression (including the MyCareer platform)
- Support for skills that matter today – and those needed tomorrow
