Title: 9 ways companies around the world are empowering female employees - Verdict
Headings: 9 ways companies around the world are empowering female employees
9 ways companies around the world are empowering female employees
Sky
Accenture
Vodafone
ADP
Ceridian
General Electric
Google
Johnson & Johnson
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Content: Sky
European broadcaster Sky has all sorts of initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in its workforce. In terms of women’s initiatives at Sky, there are two really noteworthy projects from the company. Firstly, there’s the Women In Technology Scholars grant where Sky will donate £25,000 to three women who present unique ideas on how technology can be used in the media and entertainment space. The idea is for the grant money to bring the project to life. Secondly, and more importantly, there’s the Women in Leadership programme. This is a tailored programmes that provides female leaders with a sponsor who advocates for them around the business, and helps them to identify opportunities for further development. Accenture
Among other initiatives, one of the most important things that consultancy firm Accenture does is publish its workforce demographics and hiring reports. This transparency allows anyone to view how the company is doing in terms of gender equalities. Metrics that Accenture measures include percentage of new female hires, percentage of female global workforce, and percentage of female newly promoted managing directors. It also empowers women with in-demand skillsets with specific sponsorship programmes and fast-track the careers of the highest performing women.