Image from CLO Media At WOMEN Unlimited, we are hearing that potential women leaders are resisting women-only programs because they think they don’t need them. March 22, 2024 published on CLO by Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi Over my many years of involvement in the development of female talent, I have often encountered a reticence among women themselves to participate in women-only programs. Early on, 20 or so years ago, some women felt that being singled out and set apart could be a liability to their career growth. Additionally, women-only development programs were new then, and women often did ..read more

Photo by PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock.com By Alex Frost | December 28, 2023 | Originally published in Success Magazine.   They spend their days ensuring the team they lead is working at its optimal performance. And they spend their other days ensuring their bosses, often C-suite leaders and upper management, have everything they need. So, managers find themselves living in the forgotten middle, a term called “middle child syndrome” in families, or “middle management syndrome” at work. In this gray area, they often don’t get enough training or the acknowledgment ..read more

NEWS PROVIDED BY Women We Admire 15 Nov, 2023, 11:00 ET Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top Women Leaders of New Jersey for 2023 NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top Women Leaders of New Jersey for 2023. New Jersey has experienced a notable evolution in terms of women’s leadership, reflecting a broader societal shift towards inclusivity and equal representation. These women-led businesses have not only broken gender barriers but have also promoted the further advancement of gender equ ..read more

Handshake with respect of business leader and happy person vector illustration. Cartoon team of greeting colleagues applauding to young woman, praise success scene at corporate office workplace Gallup’s recently published book, “Culture Shock,” makes a number of critical, research-based arguments for the importance of creating a corporate village culture that supports, nurtures and involves its talented employees. Some of the advantages of a workforce that believes their organization cares about their wellbeing are: 3 times more likely to be engaged at work. 69 percent less likely to active ..read more

Talent managers should help young women foster curiosity, cultivate learning agility and identify key influencers within an organization, an article originally published on Talent Management. by Rosina L. Racioppi September 13, 2023 Q: As a talent manager, how can I support recent female college graduates entering the workforce? A: Transitioning from college to the professional world requires a significant mindset shift for young women. The focus shifts from getting top grades to making a valuable impact within their organizations. To aid in this transition, talent managers can pl ..read more

Original Article and Podcast by Becca Banyard via PeopleManagingPeople.com. Original Article and Podcast by Becca Banyard via PeopleManagingPeople.com. Studies have found that managers are more likely to give kind but generic feedback when it’s directed to a woman. This unconscious bias is causing women to miss out on valuable learning and development opportunities. So what can we do about it? In this episode, host Becca Banyard is joined by Dr. Rosina Racioppi—President & CEO at WOMEN Unlimited, Inc—to talk about how to identify and remove unconscious bias, what it looks like to have an ..read more

Together, managers and CLOs can be leaders in creating a corporate village where both the corporation itself and all the individuals in it are thriving and growing. by Dr. Rosina L. Racioppi July 25, 2023 While the phrase “It takes a village” hasn’t been widely used in corporate circles, it is equally appropriate and applicable to that landscape. It can serve as a paradigm for organizations that want to create a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all employees, at all levels. Managers must not only be part of that “village,” they must be a driving force in it if ..read more

The application of skill-based hiring increases talent pools significantly, battling the current labor shortage with more inclusive employment. by Preethi Mangadu Published July 10, 2023 via CLO Media   Traditionally, people say that the best path to find a successful career is to have a degree and to have work experience for “X” amount of years. While this has been the path for decades, the current talent pool is not suited for this traditional approach. This is especially true as we come out of the pandemic where the number of people who obtained college degrees declined, and a ..read more

Talent managers can help women build self-confidence by providing self-assessment tools, facilitating conversations with influential leaders and prioritizing their visibility. Work happiness or job satisfaction, passion or enjoyment working with company, employee wellbeing concept, happy businesswoman working with computer on smiling face. As seen in Talent Management… Q: In your opinion, how can talent managers assist women in building their self-confidence and assertiveness to help them overcome any barriers and succeed in leadership roles? What resources or programs can be utilized ..read more

As seen in Buffalo Business First… Stress and burnout have been a top concern for employers and employees alike in the Covid-19 era, and new research shows women are reporting an outsized impact from workplace stress — as well as their preferred solutions to combat it. Also read the PDF version here. About 20% of women reported feeling constantly stressed or overwhelmed at work, compared to just 10% of men. That’s according to an exclusive new survey conducted by The Business Journals in conjunction with the 10th annual Mentoring Monday — a national event taking place Mond ..read more