Creating a network allows you to develop and challenge yourself more quickly.

Can you tell us about what you do at Groupe Rocher and your background, along with the qualities and skills you need to do your job?  

I’ve been in this job for three years now, after having spent over 25 years with Groupe Rocher, which I joined upon finishing my degree in information science. I’ve developed a lot within the IT function, which has helped me to gain a wide range of competencies (technical and soft skills). 

I’m currently monitoring technological developments for all of Groupe Rocher’s businesses and sites, trying to understand how technology, especially generative AI, can improve our daily lives. My role requires being able to explain concepts in an understandable way, take an educational approach, and enjoy communicating. For me, curiosity and remaining attentive to people and technology are essential, as is the ability to challenge yourself. 

How has the group supported you in your learning and what concrete actions have been most useful to you? 

Working on a variety of projects means that I’m constantly learning, adapting to different environments and issues. 

I regularly take training, in all sorts of areas. One of the most recent courses was collective intelligence facilitation, which has prepared me to lead workshops and meetings with real impact.  

Both free and paid e-learning platforms are also valuable resources that I use regularly to learn. 

The group offers a wide variety of learning opportunities, from taking part in global events like Responsible Digital Tech Week to planting trees for the Yves Rocher Foundation! Through the group, which encourages me to participate in external professional conferences, I’m expanding my network with my counterparts in technology and staying abreast of crucial issues, like the environmental impact of AI. 

The advantage of being part of an international company is that you can talk to people from other countries. You can learn a lot that way! You can see other ways of working and talk to staff from different work cultures. 

I’m also a member of the AI Oversight Board* where I combine my IT and CSR expertise to explore the impact of AI on environmental and social commitments. This capacity keeps me informed about legal aspects and gives me the opportunity to interact with professionals from different areas outside IT, further contributing to my learning.  

*Internal body 

 What advice would you give to anyone who wants to go further with their learning?  

Be curious. Stay informed. There are always opportunities to learn (conferences, meetups, podcasts, MOOCs). This creates a network and allows you to develop and challenge yourself more quickly.