Creating Opportunities And Empowering Women

Crystal Setla, BlackRidge Group (Photo: Stephanie Jabardo / Silicon Luxembourg)

The recruitment industry has seen a dramatic shift in mindset with regard to gender equality. However, that’s not to say there isn’t still a long way to go. BlackRidge Group is taking the time to reflect on how the industry can encourage more women into careers in recruitment.

Besides increased diversity, there are many reasons why companies should hire more women. These are linked to statistics including the fact that employees who work for a female manager are six times more engaged in their work. Benefits also include better teamwork through constructive communication, increased productivity levels and including a more nurturing approach to management.

How to encourage women in your workplace?

Promote your female employees and any women in positions of power

When women are represented in the company, other women who are interested will notice. Most women appreciate having other female colleagues and female mentors. This is not to say there shouldn’t be a balance. Ensuring a balance in female to male mentors in a more senior position at your company it will make the candidates feel less intimidated.

Make your jobs more appealing and inclusive to women

Companies should ask current female employees for feedback on how the company can improve. This can be done through surveys, questionnaires, or even considering the answers in the exit interview. Having their perspective will help to understand what would appeal to more females. Acting upon feedback will reflect in the company’s culture, and would again attract more females.

Advertise where women look

There are several options to do that, like in women-only groups, or job fairs and job boards in girls’ only schools. That way you won’t exclude men as they still apply through your usual advertisement, but it will encourage more women to apply. Seeing jobs advertised in women-only groups/schools will comfort women that it’s a place they are welcome.

Ensure the workplace is female-friendly

Making sure your company is suited to female workers is very much necessary. After all, it will not only make them feel encouraged while looking through your job description but it will show your full support making the hiring process easier. When deciding on the company benefits, ask yourself – Do you have a maternity-leave policy? Is there an option to work from home, if possible? Are you open to changes?

If not, make sure to add them.

When it comes to hearing about new career opportunities, women are just as interested as men. It is the companies’ part to encourage women to apply through culture and benefits. At BlackRidge Group, we encourage diversity in the workplace and work with tech companies that share the same values as us. We’re happy to say that we’ve placed several women across many companies, and we continue to do so.

Are you a woman looking for a new Scala role, or a tech company looking for talent ? Get in touch with [email protected] and work with us today. At BlackRidge Group, as tech recruiters, we are committed to helping you find your dream role or finding your ideal talent Because You Matter.

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