Coaching and Women - Why Career Women?

Career Women in the Workplace

Career women are beginning to break the glass ceiling in many sectors, but there is still much progress to be made. While almost three-quarters of women in the UK work outside the home (1), women are under-represented in managerial positions: women only make up 32% of managers and senior officials (2) and just over 10% of representation on corporate Boards (3). Additionally, 60% of people think that balancing work and family life is harder for women than it was thirty years ago (4).

How do you currently support the career progression of female employees?

However, more and more research indicates that the number of senior women in an organisation has a positive impact on the bottom line.  An American think tank study by Catalyst ranked Fortune 500 companies according to the proportion of women on their boards: the top 25% turned in 53% high return on equity than the bottom 25%. A 2007 McKinsey report on 89 European companies came to similar conclusions.

What do you offer new recruits that shows you are committed to career development?

Coaching and the Professional Female

Whether the economy is good or bad, organisations need to retain their staff and keep them engaged. Star employees don’t leave organisations for money; they leave because no one is concerned about their learning and growth. Coaching demonstrates concern in a purposeful way, while meeting specific business challenges. It can develop and retain current employees while growing future leaders.

Our coaching focuses on career development through addressing issues such as leadership, confidence and time-management. Individual and group coaching are powerful methods for addressing skill shortages in the workplace, by helping women meet the unique challenges and responsibilities they face, which can help them grow into more senior in-house positions.   

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1. Labour Force Study, Office of National Statistics
2. Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Office of National Statistics
3. European Professional Women's Network Board Women Monitor 2006