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Cogito Talent leads charge against gender disparity in workplace leadership
Founded in 2014, Cogito Talent endeavours to transform the recruitment landscape by partnering with organisations to streamline their processes. At a recent event commemorating International Women’s Day, they addressed the pervasive issue of gender disparity in leadership roles across industries.
Statistics unveiled during the session underscored a substantial gap in gender representation in managerial and leadership positions, indicating persistent barriers for women’s advancement, commonly referred to as the glass ceiling. Research findings shed light on various factors contributing to this gap, particularly the challenges faced by women upon becoming mothers, notably the lack of workplace flexibility.
Cogito Talent proposes actionable measures for organisations to foster inclusivity, such as revising recruitment processes to accommodate career breaks and offering tailored career development paths for women. Moreover, they advocate for empowering leaders to champion diversity initiatives and promoting opportunities for female employees in STEM fields.
Highlighting their own efforts towards fostering diversity within their organisation, Cogito Talent shared initiatives like the Emerging Leaders Program and adjusted recruitment processes, which have resulted in increased female hires. They stress the significance of flexibility, feedback, and continuous improvement in achieving gender parity.
The discourse surrounding gender diversity in the workplace extends beyond International Women’s Day, emphasising the imperative to dismantle barriers hindering women’s career advancement. For organisations seeking to take action, resources are available through the Good Employment Charter team for guidance and support.
Main photo: West of England Good Employment Charter/Cogito Talent
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