Women of the Vine & Spirits

WOTVS Corporate Members will hear from?Sean T. O'Connor, Executive Vice President of Supplier Business Development of the Breakthru Beverage Group on why he is committed to empowering and advancing women and what we can all be doing to break barriers and create a culture of inclusivity in our communities and companies. ? These unscripted live chats will dig into the topic through authentic conversation about who has influenced them along their life and career path, and their vision for the future of the alcohol beverage industry. You will get the unique opportunity to get to know these senior executives, beyond their titles. ? Facilitated by Deborah Brenner, Founder & CEO of WOTVS, attendees can expect frank questions, honest answers and real-life lessons on how these senior male executives commit to taking action as an individual, a community member and a corporate leader. https://lnkd.in/e4KAmRxw

How can you create a workplace people love? It begins with fostering a culture of open conversations and ongoing education that shapes both hiring and engagement practices. Join?Hannah Robinson, SHRM - CP and Dai Deh of Distinguished Vineyards,?we’ll talk about ways to build a sense of belonging in the workplace and explore the role AI can play in supporting—or challenging—these efforts. Join this essential, interactive discussion on the future of recruitment and the ongoing pursuit of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workforce. https://lnkd.in/eny5K8ec

We welcome you to join the Women of the Vine & Spirits Foundation in celebrating this year's scholarship recipients. The Virtual Ceremony will bring together the Class of 2024, their friends and family, our Foundation Committee members, Board members and WOTVS Foundation Donors. https://lnkd.in/eXPby2vD This is a PUBLIC EVENT?that is open to ALL! Join us as we raise a toast to our amazing scholarship recipients around the globe.

Join us for Creating a Safer Community for the Beverage Alcohol & Hospitality Industries! https://lnkd.in/gdTNjYu6 86 Harassment is dedicated to promoting a safer and more respectful workplace environment in the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries. We strive to provide education and resources to businesses and individuals to help reduce incidents of sexual harassment. Our ultimate goal is to create a community where everyone feels safe and valued in their workplace. The RAINN training on Creating a Safer Community is focused on deepening participant knowledge about the relationship between individual behaviors and organizational responsibility, and equipping participants with the skills and tools to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct within the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries. During the training participants will have an opportunity to engage in interactive learning through discussion and scenarios, practicing strategies for reinforcing healthy boundaries and norms within the industry, with a focus on bystander intervention. Thank you to our Sponsors for their support! Brown-Forman Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Pernod Ricard Spirits Canada | Association of Canadian Distillers Republic National Distributing Company Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

We are proud to support Women of the Vine & Spirits's #86Harrassment initiative, aimed at addressing sexual harassment and gender-based violence within the beverage alcohol and hospitality industries. There are two sessions left in 2024! Register: Nov 19: https://bit.ly/40Q00ZG Dec 17: https://bit.ly/4fOU1bD

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Is your workforce ready to meet today’s challenges??Join us Thursday, November 14 at 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST?for 5 Pro Tips for Strategic Hiring! https://lnkd.in/eQKYvfbb

Join us Wednesday, November 13 at 12:00 PM PST / 3:00 PM EST! Navigating Remote Work Policies: Understand the legal considerations and best practices for managing remote employees in the alcohol beverage industry. Learn about the flexibility and limitations employers should be aware of when employees work from different locations. https://lnkd.in/gR-tCbMY

Greenspoon Marder partners Myrna Maysonet and Alejandro Leiva will be presenting at the upcoming Women of the Vine & Spirits webinar on November 13! Join them as they discuss best practices and key considerations in employment law for alcohol beverage businesses. Learn more and register today: https://ow.ly/KbPF50U2IiV

LAST WEEK TO APPLY! Women of the Vine & Spirits is collaborating with the DISCUS Academy in 2025 to support their Developing Women Leadership Program. This certificate program will be taught in partnership with Cornell University. The Developing Women Leadership Program is designed for professionals with an interest in growing their individual skills and fostering themselves as women leaders. WOTVS & Distilled Spirits Council of the United States are committed to creating professional environments that encourage women to take risks, collaborate, and connect with each other around shared experiences. The Developing Women Leadership Program will equip leaders in beverage alcohol with professional skills to help them address unique challenges organizations face. Learn More Here: https://lnkd.in/ebBmYrhX Applications will be accepted through 11:59pm ET, November 15, 2024. The Developing Women Leaders program is a separate opportunity from the WOTVS Foundation Scholarships to attend the DISCUS academy. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please visit www.wotvsfoundation.org.