#EmbraceEquity: DE&I as the Vehicle to ESG Strategy and Why Women Apologise Too Much
In this week's Hanover Talent Insights:
?? see how Hanover can support your organisation to?#EmbraceEquity
????? learn from Brent Herman why DE&I is the vehicle to deliver your ESG strategy in 2023
??♀? discover why women apologise too much
?? attend our events to feel more empowered and advance your NED career
How can you drive engagement, retention and your DE&I agenda forward?
In this quick snapshot,?Victoria McLean ?talks about the various webinars and workshops for female employees at every level of seniority, from helping to accelerate their career and transition to the board, to positioning a career break, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more.
Contact her directly for more details HERE.
#InternationalWomensDay2023 ?#EmployeeEngagement ?#EmployeeRetention ?#CareerBreak ?#FemaleEmpowerment
Why DE&I is the vehicle to deliver your ESG strategy in 2023
The reality of the world we live in today?(owing to the pandemic and microscopic effect)?emphasises?the levels of inequity and inequality to a far greater extent?than?pre-pandemic?times.??
We have seen this play out in the events of the last three years, and this is a pattern that has repeated itself, as history tends to do, when we think back to the Black Death and Spanish Influenza pandemics.
Now is the time to focus on keeping that emphasis of?driving a more diverse, equitable?and inclusive society?in our sights as it?firmly impacts?us?individually?and as an organisation. DE&I is proven?to?result in a more profitable high performing culture - however,?this is not just?for an organisational benefit it is?also about morality and society?in general.?
This requires firm buy-in from all of us, but can also feel overwhelming for leaders in organisations when our time and effort is spread over so many priorities and we don’t know where to start.
I came across a quote on social media which, while focused on relationships, really resonated for me in this context. It said: “When people fall in love with someone’s flowers and not their roots, they don’t know what to do when autumn comes.”
In the same way, as individuals, leaders, and organisations, when it comes to our investment and intention, we need to be firmly rooted in that to sustain our focus, as opposed to focusing on what we can do on the surface to simply tick a box or be seen to be towing the line.
Sorry Not Sorry. Why Women Apologise Too Much.
Many women in the workplace begin practically every sentence with the word 'sorry'. We say, ‘Sorry, is this a good time?’, ‘Sorry, can I come in?’, ‘Sorry, can I speak?’. The problem is ingrained. It has become our habitual way of communicating, and we urgently need to stop.
The word sorry might seem harmless, but constantly apologising affects your authority and credibility in the workplace, which can then hinder promotion prospects. Apologising for every little thing naturally undermines your own self-confidence too. Apologies that we sprinkle through our days make us appear less confident and competent.
If you enjoyed Victoria McLean 's blog, why don't you sign up for the free webinar next Monday, where she will talk in more detail on why and how women need to stop apologising - details just below. ??????
EVENT: 'Sorry Not Sorry. Why women apologise too much' for International Women's Day?#EmbraceEquity
On March 6th at 10am, we will be hosting a webinar in support and celebration of International Women’s Day 2023.
The topic is relevant to every woman in the workplace and one where we can make a practical and real difference to female equity.
Many women in the workplace begin practically every sentence with the word ‘sorry’. They say, ‘Sorry, is this a good time?’ ‘Sorry, can I come in?’ ‘Sorry, can I speak?’ The ‘sorrys’ that we sprinkle through our days make us appear less confident and competent.
Victoria McLean , CEO of Hanover Talent Solutions, will discuss the negative impact the ‘apologising habit’ has on careers and how to break that habit for good.
She will share:
This webinar will show you how you can talk confidently, and unapologetically, to get the balance right.
We are hosting the event in association with our charity of the year, Refuge, who support thousands of women & children every day, experiencing domestic and sexual violence.
Please consider a donation to this fantastic charity by visiting our JustGiving page:
EVENT: ‘Get Board Ready: Launching your NED Portfolio Career’
Playing an active role in the success of another organisation can be hugely beneficial to your executive career. Whether you’re currently seeking a new challenge, launching or diversifying your portfolio career, or contemplating a staged route to retirement, this could be a great time to explore Non-Executive Director roles. We firmly believe you are never too young to start thinking about being a NED.
In this one hour masterclass, you will learn tips and strategies from Victoria McLean , CEO of Hanover Talent Solutions, a career industry expert, award-winning Board CV writer and coach, who has helped over 30,000 candidates secure their dream role.