What if there was a way to help female candidates pick up where they left off after a career break, and gain a rightful seat at the table?
"The talent that has entered our doors is exceptional, and it wouldn't have been possible without the dedicated efforts of the FlexCareers team" [1]
As experts in the return-to-work space, FlexCareers witness firsthand the positive impact of return to work programs for gender diversity, accessing high calibre talent for our trusted partners, and for the individual returners.
Specialised return to work programs are gaining momentum as validation for high calibre candidates, and smart recruitment strategies for accessing an untapped talent pool.
In the absence of these initiatives, we see the impact of fewer women competing for senior roles, making gender equity more difficult and contributing to the gender pay gap.
Our bespoke programs include promotion of program, initiatives, branded platforms providing digital education, career coaching support, leader training and detailed reporting.
→ We're seeing new industries launch return to work programs to offer a supportive environment, extra training, and paid employment for candidates returning to work after a career break.
→ One of a kind programs that truly invest in the candidate, setting them up for success as they navigate their return to work.
→Companies are actively accessing solutions to remove the barriers to women re-entering the workforce, and making flexible work available to provide what they need to succeed.
→ Interrupting Unconscious Bias: raising awareness for unconscious bias for all at the leadership level down.
→ Designing for diversity: using language and imagery in job advertising to overcome some of the systemic barriers that women and other underrepresented groups may face in the recruitment process. [2]
→ Repeat programs: our employer partners experience overwhelming success that bring them back for multiple intakes.
→ Championed by progressive organisations who are transparent with their gender diversity goals and purposeful recruitment initiatives.
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References:
[1] FlexCareers. (2023). https://blog.flexcareers.com.au/success-for-the-career-renewal-program-at-origin
[2] FlexCareers. (2023). https://blog.flexcareers.com.au/designing-for-diversity-with-a-few-simple-steps