Posts by WOMEN Unlimited, Inc.
A Talent Manager’s Guide: Empowering New Female Graduates in the Workforce
Talent managers should help young women foster curiosity, cultivate learning agility and identify key influencers within an organization, an article originally published on Talent Management. by Rosina L. Racioppi September 13, 2023 Q: As a talent manager, how can I support recent female college graduates entering the workforce? A: Transitioning from college to the professional world requires…
Read MoreHow To Establish An Inclusive Culture Of Feedback
Original Article and Podcast by Becca Banyard via PeopleManagingPeople.com. Studies have found that managers are more likely to give kind but generic feedback when it’s directed to a woman. This unconscious bias is causing women to miss out on valuable learning and development opportunities. So what can we do about it? In this episode, host…
Read MoreIt Takes a Corporate Village
Together, managers and CLOs can be leaders in creating a corporate village where both the corporation itself and all the individuals in it are thriving and growing. by Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi July 25, 2023 While the phrase “It takes a village” hasn’t been widely used in corporate circles, it is equally appropriate and applicable to…
Read MoreAchieving Equity by Focusing On Skills
The application of skill-based hiring increases talent pools significantly, battling the current labor shortage with more inclusive employment. by Preethi Mangadu Published July 10, 2023 via CLO Media Traditionally, people say that the best path to find a successful career is to have a degree and to have work experience for “X” amount of years.…
Read MoreAsk the Career Doctor: Building Confidence in the Workplace
Talent managers can help women build self-confidence by providing self-assessment tools, facilitating conversations with influential leaders and prioritizing their visibility. As seen in Talent Management… Q: In your opinion, how can talent managers assist women in building their self-confidence and assertiveness to help them overcome any barriers and succeed in leadership roles? What resources or programs…
Read MoreWomen are reporting higher levels of workplace stress. Here’s what they want employers to do about it.
As seen in Buffalo Business First… Stress and burnout have been a top concern for employers and employees alike in the Covid-19 era, and new research shows women are reporting an outsized impact from workplace stress — as well as their preferred solutions to combat it. Also read the PDF version here. About 20% of…
Read MoreStrategy + Culture: A formula for finding and keeping female talent
It’s a tough time to attract and retain female talent. There’s no doubt about it. There’s a whole different mindset among the workforce about work/life integration and corporate culture. Women are changing jobs more readily, and there are fewer talented women to take their place. It’s an organizationwide problem from entry level to C-suite. Organizations…
Read MoreLearning from Mentors in Uncertain Times
During these complicated times, we at WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. have accelerated our outreach to the business leaders who participate as mentors to our program participants. Together, we are ensuring WUI Mentors continue to excel at our unique and proven strategy for mentoring, a multi-faceted approach that focuses on activating real-world learning, not simply providing…
Read MoreStories from the Room
While it feels that the world is standing still in some respects, there is so much good happening ‘in the room’ at WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. (WUI) We know it’s important for you to hear what your key talent is experiencing in her development journey – especially now. When asked about participant feedback and…
Read MoreDON’T DO IT ALONE
I wanted to share with you some thoughts about coping successfully during this period of disruption in which we find ourselves. As I talk with participants, their managers, corporate partners, mentors and WOMEN Unlimited, Inc. associates, I am heartened by how adaptable and tolerant of ambiguity we have all become. According to a recent…
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