July 22, 2024 3 Min Read
Webinar Recap: Women In The Workplace

If enhancing progress, opportunities, and a sense of belonging for women in the workplace is top of mind, the video clips below are a must-watch. Gain insight into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of work for women with insights from coaches Teresa Muller, Tracy Sharp, Marnette Falley, Elaine Jacob, Alexander Spradling, and Jean Sheridan.
Focus on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
How can companies ensure that DEI initiatives are deeply engrained in organizational culture, and what role do women leaders play in driving DEI efforts forward? How can these meaningful changes be measured?
Key takeaways:
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Commitment from leadership is essential to move DEI initiatives forward and create psychological safety.
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DEI can contribute to strategic business objectives as well as the values of the business and its people.
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Women must be provided with opportunities to speak and contribute in diverse and meaningful ways.
- Dignity is an important component of inclusion in the workplace.
Remote Work & Flexibility In The Workplace
How can women leaders maintain work-life balance and foster collaboration among remote teams while advocating for flexibility in schedules? Get ideas in the video below.
Key takeaways:
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Embrace the different and unique rhythms and energy flows of your team.
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Great leadership finds ways to give people freedom while considering the needs of the team through a results-focused mindset.
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Get creative and fun to enhance collaboration and communication.
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Connect as humans to build relationships and develop trust.
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Train your team on remote work skills including time management and collaboration tools and techniques.
Closing The Pay Gap With Salary Transparency
How can companies be transparent about salaries in an equitable manner, while also addressing existing pay disparities?
Key takeaways:
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Create reasonable and rational criteria around salaries if this doesn’t already exist.
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A leadership focus and systemic approach are required to implement equitable salaries.
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Negotiation may be a helpful skill for women to improve through 1:1 coaching.
Fueling Workplace Well-Being Movement
How can companies create a supportive environment that promotes mental health awareness for women balancing multiple responsibilities and roles? How can organizations ensure that upskilling and reskilling initiatives are tailored to meet the needs of diverse and underrepresented staff?
Key takeaways:
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All levels of the business should acknowledge the various familial responsibilities held by employees.
- Provide spaces and training for people to discuss barriers.
Embracing The Latest Innovation in AI Technology
How can organizations ensure that women have equal access to opportunities for training and upskilling in AI technologies, and how can these technologies address specific challenges faced by women in the workplace?
Key takeaways:
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Create an ERG for women to learn how to incorporate and leverage AI technologies.
- AI can pick up on biases – the more inclusive an organization, the more AI can be programmed and shifted.
Want to learn more about how you can enhance your inclusion efforts and prioritize women’s progress in your workplace? Connect with a Coach 1:1 to create a strategy for your organization.
Webinar recorded February 2024