IIP121 How Can We Accelerate Progress & Invest in Women Beyond IWD?
Release Date: 03/08/2024
Inclusion in Progress
The term “hybrid work” brings up different things for different people and organizations. But even we at Inclusion in Progress can agree: hybrid work in its current iteration is fundamentally broken because it still focuses so heavily on where work gets done — rather than how to make it work better — no matter where people are physically located. Which is why on this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we’re diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we’ve identified while working with remote and hybrid teams. This episode breaks down the Virtual-First with Planned...
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On this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we resume our Distributed Work Expert Series. With this series, we’re highlighting some of the world’s leading experts who continue to map, innovate, and design how distributed work looks from inside forward-thinking companies — designing a version of work that works for teams — regardless of where they choose to work. Our goal is to start highlighting distributed work leaders in companies to help forward-thinking leaders like you to: Navigate remote and hybrid work challenges with real-world examples Draw inspiration to find a...
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As hybrid work becomes the new normal, companies face the challenge of balancing flexibility with collaboration. This has become the defining challenge for companies worldwide today. For some, hybrid work offers the best of both worlds, providing flexibility for employees while maintaining in-person collaboration. However, without a clear strategy, companies risk increased turnover, disengagement, and missed opportunities for innovation. On this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we’ll discuss: How to design hybrid work models that foster equity, innovation, and long-term success ...
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Hybrid work is a spectrum — and there are more than two options than just fully remote and fully in-office. Which is why on this episode of Inclusion in Progress, we’re diving into one of the 12 distributed work models we’ve identified over the past decade of working with remote and hybrid teams. This episode breaks down the Asynchronous-First + Planned In-Office Time Model — which balances asynchronous or async work with intentional in-office time — balancing employees’ desire for flexibility with curated networking and team-building opportunities to improve employee...
info_outlineIn a 2023 Deloitte study, 92% of women believed their employers were NOT doing enough to honor their commitment to gender equity?
During the pandemic, women all over the world left the workforce and never came back.
Today, women leaders are now leaving their organizations at the highest rate ever.
Inclusion in Progress is committed to empowering organizations to prevent this backslide in gender parity — particularly during International Women’s Month.
Which is why on this episode of the podcast you will hear our take on:
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Why it is a business-critical issue that women leaders are leaving the workplace;
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What holds women back from becoming leaders in the first place;
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How employers can invest in women beyond International Women’s Day;
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What companies are doing today to successfully retain and advance women at work.
We are also very excited to announce the release of our 2024 whitepaper, where you will gain further insight on how we can accelerate progress and invest in women beyond IWD.
The whitepaper is a result of our January 2024 roundtable with cybersecurity leaders at Broadcom, Cisco, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks are doing to promote and advance women in their organizations, and enable more women’s advancement into leadership.
To download our latest whitepaper, head to https://inclusioninprogress.com/learn.
TIMESTAMPS:
[0:02] Accelerating women's retention and advancement in the workplace.
[4:27] Women's leadership exodus post-pandemic.
[8:26} Navigating gender bias, burnout, and lack of recognition in the workplace.
[15:57] Retaining women leaders in tech companies.
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Listen to Sonia’s recommended episode on if gender equity plans help all women.
Learn more about the headwinds and other barriers that women of color face to promotion at work.
Check out our episode discussing miscarriage, menopause and more experiences of women at work.
Download our 2024 Executive Roundtable Findings: “DEI is Not Dead: How Cybersecurity Leaders are Closing the Gender Gap”
Want us to partner with you on building more inclusive distributed work? Get in touch to learn how we can tailor our services to your company’s DEI and remote work initiatives.
Read our Forbes features on Ways to Support Employee Mental Wellbeing, What Self Care Looks Like For Us, and How to Create Effective Online Diversity Training.
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