Networking lunch
The Untapped Workforce: Attracting Women back into the Industry
Date: Thursday 19 July 2007
Time: 12.15pm for 12.30pm - 2.00pm
Venue: Level 46, 55 collins St, Melbourne
Cost: $30 Vic ICT for Women members
$40 non members
$30 Students
Bookings: Are essential, places are limited. Please refer to booking form below.
Ask people in business what is their key challenge today and most will tell you it's the skills shortage and attracting and retaining talent - especially in IT.
But while employers understand that retaining staff will be vital over the next decade they are overlooking the untapped pool of talented people who would be willing to work if the environment is right. This untapped pool of talent is heavily made up of women, who cite a lack of flexibility as one of the main reasons they leave the IT industry.
Jackie Cook, Managing Director of Priorities - Flexible Employment Strategies has found that companies who can offer flexibility in job design, work tasking and work-life balance have been able to significantly improve their recruitment and attraction programs.
Come to our networking lunch to hear Jackie's insights and experiences in helping companies establish flexible working arrangements to help you understand how the flexible workplace can be a success and tips for leading a multi-generational team. Join in the discussion and learn how you can attract a whole new pool of skilled, experienced, but under-utilised women who could be alleviating your skills shortage.
Booking details:
To book please complete the online form below AND:
- Phone through your credit card details to Vic ICT for Women on 03 9520 3515 OR
- Or download and complete
this form (46KB) and fax your details to Vic ICT for Women at 03 9520 3556 OR post to:
Level 8, 574 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne 3004
