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Empowering progress, fostering success: On International Women's Day, we at MFG World celebrate the invaluable contributions of women in business development and beyond. Here's to the innovators, leaders, and visionaries driving change. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInBusiness #Empowerment"

As professionals in a dynamic field, we understand the value of diverse perspectives. A recent AutoSuccess magazine article has brilliantly highlighted how Women In Automotive (WIA) is pivotal in enriching the auto industry. 🌐 By leveraging the strengths of women, WIA is not just contributing to the diversity of ideas but also driving innovation and growth. This is a testament to the power of inclusion and the incredible potential of women in automotive roles. 🚗🚀 https://lnkd.in/eUpyqDyM Let's connect and expand this conversation further. How do you envision the integration of diverse talents shaping the future of our industry? #WIA

Happy #iwd2024 ! (8th of March).... Here is why I love this day 👇 As we talk about diversity & inclusivity.... My mission is to inspire, foster & mentor #femaletalent. As a woman who started a business at the age of 23 in a new country, in ultra-competitive industry, all on my own, without any experience, VC, partner backing, no mentorship, or tips, I had to learn & figure out how to succeed & then navigate a rapidly changing & always crowded marketplace to keep giving people jobs. I’ve always wanted to create a family-like diverse workplace that people will thrive in and I believe I achieved this well. Over 15 years of small business #leadership, I've grown, fostered & given a head start to many talented juniors who then achieved a lot on their own, just a few examples: - 3 ladies who started from a junior role under my leadership, (one of which was an apprentice) have then started their own business and succeeded in it, up & running to the present day - 2 ladies have achieved mid-level executive roles in the corporate world after working with me, including one apprentice who got a job at KPMG - 1 of my previous employees who started at LingvoHouse Translation and Localisation and now has achieved a CMO position within a global brand combining this with raising 3 kids. - one of the current team members started as junior office assistant & grown to head of sales team. I combine running LingvoHouse all on my own over the years, with some non-profit jobs and parenting. I am a proud single mom of two very ambitious kids aged 9 and 7. They've launched their start-up by now... 🙃 At such at Lingvo I foster the values to create a flexible hours workplace that is suitable for parents with small kids & solo moms, half of Lingvo’s current team has school-age kids and benefits of flexibility around school runs & kids commitments. Some of my team members have been with me for over 10 years, some of our linguists are solo mums who have had two or more kids while working for us over the years and it’s super rewarding to see that I can create jobs that allow people to do it. Cheers !! #internationalwomensday #femaleled

Women mentoring has a profound impact on breaking down barriers in male-dominated industries. Here's how: 1️⃣ Providing Role Models: Women mentors serve as powerful role models for aspiring women professionals. 2️⃣ Sharing Experiences and Insights: Women mentors bring a wealth of knowledge and experiences to the table. They understand the unique challenges and biases that women face in male-dominated industries and can provide valuable insights on navigating these obstacles. 3️⃣ Building Confidence: Women mentees often struggle with imposter syndrome and self-doubt due to the lack of representation and visibility in male-dominated industries. Women mentors play a crucial role in building their mentees' confidence. 4️⃣ Networking and Advocacy: In male-dominated industries, access to networks and opportunities is often limited for women. Women mentors can open doors for mentees by introducing them to influential contacts, providing recommendations, and advocating for their professional growth. 5️⃣ Challenging Biases and Stereotypes: Women mentors play a pivotal role in challenging biases and stereotypes prevalent in male-dominated industries. By breaking down these barriers through women mentoring, we can create a more inclusive and diverse landscape in male-dominated industries. This not only benefits individual mentees but also promotes innovation, creativity, and improved decision-making within organizations. Jana Kafkova Chiara Cascone Melanie Löhrhoff just launched a Women for Women mentoring program!! 🙌 Lets be part of it!!💪🌟 #womenempowerment #iwn #mentorshipmatters #womenleadership #mentoring

Today, on International Women's Day (IWD), we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments of women worldwide. It's a day to celebrate women's achievements and demand equality for women. Did you know, in 2022, figures released by the IMI (Institute of Motor Industry) showed 19% of employees in automotive were women, against a 49%/51% men/women split across other industries.   This year, we've interviewed women across the AAG European network to understand their views on women working in the automotive industry. Click here to read their full interviews where we dive into their experience about working in a male-dominated industry and how they’ve felt supported by AAG - https://bit.ly/3TnMacF Click through the images below to read their advice to other women in automotive. 💜 Let's continue to work towards a world where women are empowered to excel in all industries! #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #InspireInclusion Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland Alliance Automotive Group Benelux Alliance Automotive Group Iberia Alliance Automotive Group Germany Alliance Automotive Group France

Happy International Women's Day to all our friends, colleagues, clients and customers in property and marketing! Today, we celebrate the remarkable women whose resilience, innovation and leadership illuminate our industries. #InternationalWomensDay #Empowerment #WomenInBusiness"

Thrilled to have attended the Women in Automotive event today. What a treat to be surrounded by so many women who are breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated industry. It’s so exciting to see the work driving a future where unique perspectives and diverse experiences are not only respected, but valued and empowered. Let's continue to challenge expectations and drive progress together! #WomenInAutomotive #DiversityInAction #EmpowermentThroughInclusion"

Given the backlash on DEI (legal & political), it is more important than ever to take action. I am thankful for the opportunity to moderate this very action-oriented panel with the inspiring Marygracesoleil Ericson, M Hartley and Diana Niu from Volvo Group. Here is a little summary of our conversation: The Vision 👓 : Leveraging the tech-driven momentum of the EV and connected industries, we aim to redefine inclusivity in the workplace. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse workforce poised to drive our business and product success in this new connected era. By designing products that cater to a wide range of needs and lifestyles, we're not just embracing change—we're leading it. How We Get There? - Reducing bias requires a comprehensive, dual-strategy approach: Engine 1: Individual Action 🚀 - Inclusive Advocacy: Pushing for solutions that benefit everyone, inspired by M Hartley examples (e.g. the Menopause AND Andropause initiative. Yes, male readers. Andropause is a thing) - Bias Reduction & Diversity: Enhancing our perspectives by building diverse teams and seeking diverse mentors. - Reverse Mentoring: Sharing insights with leadership to foster understanding and growth. - Connectivity Tools: Facilitating easier connections, exemplified by Marygracesoleil Ericson 's sign language course initiative. Engine 2: Organizational Accountability 🏛️ - DEI Objectives & KPIs: Implementing specific metrics across the employee lifecycle to track and improve DEI. - E.g. Diverse Hiring & Succession Planning: Ensuring our hiring practices and leadership pipelines reflect our commitment to diversity. - Gender Pay Gap: Continuously working to resolve pay disparities. Through these engines, we're driving towards a future where inclusivity powers innovation and success. I am sure I am missing things and that if we had talked longer, there would have been many more insights to uncover. I am personally very inspired and its been the best IWD for me so far. I am thankful for the opportunity to be part of this event and truly inspired by these female automotive leaders. And by: Katrin Zimmermann (she / her)Katrin KolossaAnja KloseViktoria KaufmannPatricia RennertUte HildebrandtAnne Marie NealAudra (Bloom) YorkAnnabelle JenischLarissa Greth Judith Schmalzhaf and my mom who thankfully has not discovered LinkedIn yet. #inspireinclusion#IWD#IWD2024#

Today is International Women's Day, and the theme for 2024 is to inspire inclusion. In essence, we can create a better world for the women in our lives by advocating on their behalf. According to the #IWD2024 website, we can do this through a few key practices: 🤔 When women aren't present, we must ask: "If not, why not?" 🚨 When women are discriminated against, we must call out poor practices. ▶ When the treatment of women is not equitable, we must take action. If you want to learn more, or you are a woman in #automotive who feels like you are in this battle alone, here are two organizations I recommend. These organizations are women-driven, and all members understand the value of having a support system of like-minded individuals. Women in Autonomy: Recently joined forces with Women in Automotive Technology (WAT) to serve a shared mission of amplifying women's voices in automotive. Founders Indu Vijayan and Michelle Avary understand what it's like to be the "only woman in the room."  Automotive Women's Alliance Foundation: Has awarded academic scholarships to 243 women, totaling $622,000 as of December 2023. AWAF empowers women through mentorship, professional development, collaborative events, and more. Kim Ziomek and Axel Cooley✨✨ (and all other board members!) champion the inclusion of women in automotive. International Women's Day official website:  https://lnkd.in/eYCJi5yx #InspireInclusion

Investing in women is investing in our future. Today, we celebrate International Women's Day by sharing the investments we've made in women at Stellantis. In 2023, the number of women in management positions was 30% globally. This figure has almost doubled in three years, since it stood at 17% when Stellantis was founded in 2021. I am proud of our progress, and motivated to keeping raising our bar. #IWD2024 #InvestInWomen