Women in Communications & Technology

Earlier this week Women in Communications & Technology hosted a panel discussion with #leaders at some of #Canada's most prominent organizations - addressing the double-digit decline in the representation of #women in the pipeline to senior management. At WCT we call this under-representation 'Talent's Missing Middle' and we firmly believe it is an urgent problem to solve. If left unaddressed, we risk regressing on the slight progress made in representation at the executive level. This article suggests some root causes of the 'Missing Middle' and recommends some actionable steps to address it. #womeninleadership #womenatwork

Yesterday, in partnership with The Prosperity Project, WCT hosted a panel discussion on 'Talent's Missing Middle: Addressing the Decline in the Representation of Women in the Pipeline to Leadership'. The topic of quotas/targets came up as a tactic to increase representation and we're interested to hear your opinions 🎯 #quotas #womeninleadership #genderequity #genderequality

Happening tomorrow! Last chance to register and join ~200 other guests as we collectively address the decline in women's representation in the #leadership pipeline.

Just 4 days left to register! Join leaders from some of Canada's leading organizations as we discuss the stark decline in the representation of women in the pipeline to senior management and what we can do about it. Zoya Zayler, Head of Canada & LATAM Inclusive Experiences & Tech at Amazon Amanda Bartley, Human Behaviour Researcher at KPMG Hadeer Hassaan, SVP Customer Operations at Bell Leila Wright, Executive Director Telecommunications at CRTC

10.7% - that's how much women's representation in the #pipeline to senior management roles declined from 2022-2024, according to The Prosperity Project's Annual Report Card on #genderequity and #leadership. At Women in Communications & Technology we call it 'Talent's Missing Middle' and we believe that it is a significant problem to solve. If Canadian employers do not act now, they run the risk of losing ground on the little progress being made in representation at the executive level. If you are a business leader interested in exploring how you can increase representation of women in the pipeline to leadership, join us for this complimentary webinar. We'll be drawing on the incredible research from our partners at The Prosperity Project and engaging in a practical discussion with some of Canada's leading employers: Bell, Amazon, KPMG and CRTC - exploring topics like #inclusion fatigue, representation of women with intersecting identities and actual strategies to promote women out of the pipeline and into leadership. Register now (link in comments). Julie Savard-Shaw Zoya Zayler Hadeer Hassaan Leila Wright Amanda Bartley

Concerned about job security. Feeling like she was the only one experiencing overwhelm. Confused about what supports were available to her. Contemplating quitting. Those were just some of the sentiments shared yesterday during Women in Communications & Technology's panel discussion on #burnout amongst #highachievement oriented #women. The feeling of burnout, coupled with the toll of feeling like it should be kept secret, is far too common. It leads to low #employeeengagement, high #attrition and, unfortunately, impacts #womenatwork most. With the representation of women in the pipeline to #leadership already dwindling, #employers simply cannot afford to ignore the role they should play in tackling burnout. Yesterday was a good start. We had business leaders - #HR, #DEI and #TalentDevelopment - along with nearly 100 #ambitious women participate in a discussion to normalize the conversation and share best-practice identification, prevention and management tips. But, as we know, burnout prevention isn't something we can tackle in a single discussion. That's why Women in Communications & Technology launched a four-part learning series on the critical topic. Along with a support network of like-minded women, participants will progress through a journey of reflection, toolkit building and taking action - helping them both personally and professionally. If your employer is a WCT Corporate Partner, it's not too late to register for the remaining three sessions (link in comments). If you are a business leader interested in learning more about how WCT partners with companies to #engage, #retain and #develop women, we'd love to chat! I.Liv Performance Inc. Jennifer Hargreaves Sandra Veledar

"Ambitious women are wired to burn out" - a statement that piqued our interest at Women in Communications & Technology as we progress in our mission to advance women in the #workplace. Is #burnout inevitable for high-achievement oriented #women? If so, what is the impact on the #leadership pipeline? What role should employers play in addressing this phenomenon? This quick-read article explores those questions and provides some #practical prevention and management advice for employers. #burnout #womenatwork #leadership

🌈Happy Pride Month from the WCT GTA Chapter!🌈 This month we celebrate the incredible contributions of our 2SLGBTQ+ community and the strides we've made towards equality, even as as we continue to work towards a more inclusive and accepting future. Inclusion means embracing and supporting diversity in all its forms, and creating spaces where everyone, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, feels valued and empowered. Together, we can create a world where everyone is celebrated for who they are. #inspireinclusion #womenintech #pridemonth

Are you part of the 71% of Canadians who have considered quitting their job due to burnout or stress? Or the 90% of Canadians who believe that burnout is prevalent in the Canadian work force? To help retain and support high-potential women in the workplace, we're hosting a panel discussion on beating burnout with Ninh Do, Alison Butler, Vani Jain, and Danica Nelson. In this session, we'll discuss how to identify, prevent and manage burnout while hearing our panelists' insights on how they manage to to navigate the demands of personal and professional life while actively managing and preventing burnout. ☝This panel event is FREE and open for the public.☝ Get a taste of WCT membership, and join us for the first of four sessions in our Learning Series: Beating Burnout. RSVP now!

Are you part of the 71% of Canadians who have considered quitting their job due to burnout or stress? Or the 90% of Canadians who believe that burnout is prevalent in the Canadian work force? To help retain and support high-potential women in the workplace, we're hosting a panel discussion on beating burnout with Ninh Do, Alison Butler, Vani Jain, and Danica Nelson. In this session, we'll discuss how to identify, prevent and manage burnout while hearing our panelists' insights on how they manage to to navigate the demands of personal and professional life while actively managing and preventing burnout. ☝This panel event is FREE and open for the public.☝ Get a taste of WCT membership, and join us for the first of four sessions in our Learning Series: Beating Burnout. RSVP now!