Meet our next Rising ICON. Pooja Shailendra is a partner at inclusive staffing agency The Cake. She was inspired to launch the firm with partners after a career in management and was empowered by family who recognized both the need and her enormous capacity to build something great. Since its open, The Cake has worked on behalf of companies shaping the future in mission and culture alike. "I am passionate about helping minorities and women find jobs they may not have a chance to interview for on their own." Learn more about Pooja's founder journey and leadership story here. We're rooting for her rise!
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When I came across this quote on instagram one day (in between the baby donkey videos), I nearly threw a bag of crisps at my phone. For myself and so many women I know (especially in Australia) this couldn’t be more true. ‘Merit’ for men is made up of some experience and a good dose of potential, but for women, past performance is often the only thing that does the trick. I once got referred for a job by a former colleague. It was well within my capabilities, at exactly the right pay and seniority range, and I was the recruiter’s favourite candidate. After 2 interviews (which I know I nailed), I was told I’d come second because “I hadn’t done the exact job before”. Well no shit Sherlock, you knew that from looking at my CV, so why waste my time? I remember attending an International Women’s Day Event in the UK about 7 or 8 years ago. A very senior man from the Crossrail project spoke at it, and lamented the lack of women in his leadership team. The story went: “For my operational leader, I needed someone that had run a metro line before, and there were no women that had done that” etc etc. I put my hand up and asked “all of the men in your leadership positions were given the opportunity to step up and lead something for the first time, if we don’t give women those same opportunities, how will we ever change the profile of leadership?” In a panel full of women, on international women’s day, this senior man grabbed the mic and said “this is a critical time for Crossrail, now is not the time for an experiment”. So there you have it. I want you to look around at your Boards, your leadership teams, hell your middle management tier. How many women do you have? If the answer is a dismal amount, don’t you dare utter the word “merit”, instead call a crisis meeting and have a long hard think about your view of prowess and potential. View post on instagram: https://lnkd.in/dRgy7-yp #whereareallthewomen #diversity #genderequality #allmaleteam #meritocracy #experiment #dobetter #recruitment
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Hit the ground running in September! My brilliant friend Elizabeth Bachman is giving an important (and entertaining) webinar to help executive women get the promotions/jobs they deserve. Do you… Feel overlooked and taken for granted? See others get promoted past you - even if they are junior to you? Want to be seen as the leader who should be promoted or hired? YOU know that you're a leader. But you are treated like a worker bee. Even if you have a title, you're not the one who gets promoted or hired. You need to attend this workshop. Shatter The Glass Ceiling! The Proven Method for Executive Women to Get Promoted or Hired (without Being Obnoxious or Bossy.) By popular demand, Elizabeth is offering several opportunities to get this valuable information. · Saturday, September 16th, 08:00 PDT / 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST · Tuesday, September 19th, 08:00 PDT / 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST / 17:00 CEST · Saturday, September 23rd, 06:00 PT / 09:00 ET / 14:00 BST / 15:00 CEST Get the details and register at https://lnkd.in/eGGK6YXA #visibleandvalued #careerdevelopment #womenleaders
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Discover the key DEI questions shaping today's job search landscape in Teresa Hopke's insightful piece for Forbes. It's a must-read for anyone looking to join a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just buzzwords but core values. #DEI #JobSearch #Inclusion #Forbes
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Men apply for jobs when they meet 60% of the qualifications, but women only if they meet 100%. Hewlett-Packard reported a crucial gap in how genders view career development. While this is a small study, it reflects broader trends. Women hold about 33% of the leadership positions in the UK, according to the ONS. Although there has been some progress, women are still significantly underrepresented. This impacts: - Role models - Diversity of thought - Reflections of the workforce/customers How can we close the gap? Let's discuss this. 1. How can workplaces be more inclusive? 2. What steps ensure fair career growth? 3. How can leaders support taking risks? Comment below or DM me with your views to help. 👇 —— P.S I’m really keen to facilitate this and hopefully offer support and insights where I can. Repost this ♻️ to help your network. And follow Jordan Wood for more content like this. #genderequality #inclusiveleadership #careerdevelopment
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Nice to get a cheeky little mention on 'Gender Diversity Sourcing' from cord this morning. Sitting in 7th place is progress! 👊 ➡ 48% of the candidates Ocado Technology sourced through Cord were female; against a 20% average counterpart. For all of the latest Data roles; head to cord or the Ocado Group careers page 💘 #genderdiversity #ocadotechnology #ocadogroup #caraffi #data #recruitment #talentaquisition #continuousimprovement
🏆🍁 Autumn 2023 cord Hiring Leaders Awards 🍁🏆 The hiring landscape is tougher than ever. Companies are overwhelmed with applications, and job seekers face a competitive market, long waits, and, often, a disheartening silence in response. Despite these challenges, some companies are managing to make a difference. These companies are setting new standards for hiring – responsive, fast, and fair. Introducing the winners of the Autumn cord Hiring Leaders awards 2023: 💌 Most Responsive Leaders: https://lnkd.in/evPYvEx6 👫 Gender Diversity Sourcing Leaders: https://lnkd.in/eYpkn4Xd ⏰ Fastest to Respond Leaders: https://lnkd.in/eBW6xCf6 Congrats to the winners. In a time when it's easy to let this slip, your dedication to a positive candidate experience and equitable hiring practices set you apart. #cordhiringleadersawards #jobsearch #hiring #womenintech
Autumn 2023: Hiring Leaders Awards - cord
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Stop Leaving Talent Behind! Build a fairer, happier, and stronger team. Want the best people working for you? Then make sure everyone feels welcome! Here's how: ↳ Don't judge by names, judge by skills! 1. Hidden Resumes: ↳ Get different perspectives for fair decisions. 2. Mix Up Interviewers: ↳ Avoid unfair advantages based on who you are. 3. Same Questions for All: ❓ ↳ No pay gap here! Be fair and equal. 4. Pay Everyone Right: ↳ Life happens, offer flexible hours. 5. Work When it Works: ⏰ ↳ Everyone has them, learn to stop them from hurting others. 6. Learn About Biases: ↳ Connect them with experienced leaders. 7. Help Women Rise Up: ↳ Create a place where everyone feels supported. 8. Groups for Everyone: ↳ Big or small, everyone deserves recognition. 9. Celebrate Everyone's Wins! ↳ Always look for ways to be more fair and inclusive. 10. Keep Getting Better: Ready to build a dream team? Start today! P.S. Is your company diverse and inclusive?
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With DEI initiatives up in the air, merit-based hiring and promotion have gained more buzz. It’s not a new concept, but one worth a refresher. ✍️ Click the link to learn more! #TheHTGroup #DEI #TalentAcquisition #FutureOfWork #DiversityInHiring #InclusiveExcellence #MeritBasedHiring #EquityAndMerit #FairOpportunities #InclusiveLeadership
A Refresher on Merit-Based Hiring and Promotion
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Are you wondering how to truly advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in your organisation? These practical tips from DEI experts cover everything from holding leaders accountable to building diverse interview panels. Which strategy do you find most impactful, and how can it shape your DEI efforts? Share your thoughts! #DiversityandInclusion #HiringStrategies #WorkplaceEquality
38 Ways to Make Real Progress on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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ASKING FOR YOUR HELP! Really, just a simple favor...and it involves all of you amazing folks! 🙏 I've got this wildly ambitious plan, and I need your help to make it happen. You see, I’m launching a new program/offering to help Women of Color have a long term career in consulting and be happy while doing it, and I want it to be the absolute everything they bump up against. I am looking to interview 50 women of color who have recently transitioned into the world of consulting who struggle with working long hours and weekends, high job performance expectations that she cannot ever seem to meet, overseen for promotion. AND want to have a life outside of consulting and not burn out, have clarity around job performance expectations, and receive the next promotion. And I want to make sure my program/offering covers absolutely everything that gets in the way of those dreams. To figure that out- I need your help. I need to interview 50 people who fit the description above: a woman of color starting off in a new career in consulting, who struggles with working over 40 hours and weekends, don’t know how to meet unclear expectations , overseen for promotion, who REALLY want work-life balance, have clarity around expectations, and move to the next level. If you’re this person, and you’re open to being interviewed, here’s the deal... ✔ You can book a time that works for you ✔ The call will be max 25 minutes ✔ I’ll ask you a handful of questions and note down your answers ✔ I also ask that this stays between us >> THE LINK IS BELOW IN THE COMMENTS<< And I swear, this is not a trick to try to sell you something! Anyway, if you’re down to help me out I really appreciate it! #WomenInConsulting #CareerGoals #consulting #leadership #careertransition #WOC
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Why it’s the best time to hire intersectionally diverse leaders now: Senior leadership roles are more scarce, and the candidate pool is larger. That means there are more high quality diverse candidates, eagerly waiting to be hired. Companies with open roles should improve their intersectional diversity at the top by hiring more BIPOC women and BIPOC LGBTQIA folks. https://lnkd.in/g_aET2QR
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