Look at Accentures Women Career Consortium in NYC

Look at Accentures Women Career Consortium in NYC On June 27th, Accenture hosted their New York Metro Womens Career Consortium and PowerToFly was excited to collaborate with them on this special event. Held at Accentures New York office, this evening of discussions and networking provided New York women in consulting and technology the opportunity to learn from and connect with both Accenture leaders and their peers while enjoying some tasty food and drinks. Hosted by PowerToFly CoFounder Milena Berry, speakers from Accenture includedKathleen OReilly, US Northeast Region Managing DirectorDavid Moskovitz, Senior Managing Director, NA consultingJill Standish, Retail Industry Managing DirectorBarbara Spitzer, Financial Services, Managing DirectorEmily Boese, Financial Services, Managing DirectorElena Pienkowski, Products, Managing DirectorSubba Ramaswamy, Managing DirectorOur captivating speakers discussed their careers at Accenture including favorite projects, changes in the industry a s a whole, and how they find work-life integralrechnung even while juggling their multiple responsibilities at the firm.Accenture is hiring and you learn more about their open roles on PowerToFly. In addition to being leaders in the consulting world, Accenture leads the industry in the fight for gender equality. Accenture is working towards a gender-balanced workforce by 2025, with 25% of their managing directors being women by 2020. You can read more about their work for gender equity here. Our attendees wait for the night to officially kickoff. PowerToFly CoFounder Milena Berry We start off the night with a video introduction by Accentures Ellyn Shook, Chief Leadership and Human Resources Officer. David Moskovitz Jill Standish Barbara Spitzer Emily Boese Subba Ramaswamy Elena Pienkowski Another look at our panel discussion. Our panel takes questions from the audience. Networking during the reception. Accenture team members answer questions from attendees. An amazing evening at Accenture Related Articles Around the Web Accenture One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group o f men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard geschftlicher umgang Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive neuheit and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-payin g jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.