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In today's fast-paced business world, diversity and inclusion are more crucial than ever. And yet, women still face significant barriers to equal opportunities and representation in the workplace. Including women in the workforce isn't just the right thing to do; it's a smart business move. Diverse teams are more innovative, creative, and productive. Women bring unique perspectives and strengths that can drive business success. Let's work together to create a workplace where women feel valued, empowered, and supported. Where they have equal opportunities to lead, grow, and thrive. Inclusivity isn't just a buzzword; it's a business imperative. Let's make it happen! Let us build more tables! #WomenInWorkplace #InclusivityMatters #DiversityAndInclusion

This is a great talk highlighting key points of gender equity once achieving a seat at the leadership table. It is time to build stronger tables that make space for inclusivity.

This is something I wouldn’t normally post, but I stumbled upon this #tedtalk and it kind of put into words what I had witnessed observing few of the “big boys tables” in my career. I am all against giving women, or any other “group” opportunities only to fill the quota of equality, and therefore simply a “PR reason”. Not to mention, that some specialties naturally will have less pool of specific gender talents - although arguments of why that is, also are plenty, and majority around unequal playing field and therefore EQUITY rather that EQUALITY issue. However, plenty of examples here of how once you are there, the table simply isn’t built the right way. One being around giving women tasks that are geared towards care/community/equality/talent acquisition - which yes, some could argue women are naturally better equipped to do, and perhaps more women than men decide to study and pursue career in this such important field, but those aren’t our ONLY talents (minute 13) Let’s think- how many companies can we mention that have C-level exec in HR that isn’t a woman, or to my point that the only woman filled C-level position isn’t HR. Things are definitely in a better place than 20years ago, but there is still a long way to go. Being part of the “boys club” is not what women want, nor should any woman be made feel grateful for simply having the seat. Women want to be recognized for what they bring to the table, not because they are women 🧐. Don’t hire women to fill the quota, hire women because they are the talent you are looking for and then, also ensure you are investing in their further potential as much as you do for the rest of the “club” #RedesignTheTablePlease

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This is insightful and encouraging.

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Do you reach for the stars when choosing a comedy show to see? Or does a short review or a line or two on a poster grab you? I wrote this article reflecting on the effect star-ratings have on performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - this is not something I favour and a few of my industry contacts share my opinion. The stars distract from the actual reviews which have timeless value as ‘poster quotes’ for promoting future shows. I’m always careful to put a sentence or two in that can be used for marketing purposes but the industry has become so fixated on the stars that I wonder if our carefully considered words ever get read. We don't rate reviews with stars any more on the Funny Women CIC website and social platforms. It doesn't serve our purpose which is to mentor and support new female and non-binary comedy performers, writers and creators. Please check out the full article and I welcome your viewpoints. https://lnkd.in/dhyZSbTc #funnywomen #edfringe #nomorestars