Workshop: Increasing Retention and Participation of Early Career Women

This ‘Retain and Engage' Workshop - delivered by Early Career and Gender Equality Expert Tanya Andrews - is designed to empower People & Culture, Human Resources and Learning & Development Managers with the bespoke understanding and knowledge needed to significantly increase the retention and participation of their early career women staff.

During the half-day interactive workshop, you will learn immediately applicable strategies and approaches to ensure your early career women are set up for the best chance at success, succession and longevity at your organisation.

The program also includes group activities to workshop real-world application. We place strong emphasis on developing a clear understanding of the unique set of influences early career women are affected by in a male-dominated workplace.

Language: English

Duration: 3.5 hours

Refreshments: Included

Course Delivery: In Person (classroom)

Offers: 15% off when booking 3+ participants

Who is it for?

The following roles who manage human resources within male-dominated industries and roles:

• People & Culture
• Human Resources
• Learning & Development
• Senior Managers overseeing early career women within their team

Learning Objectives:

• Understand HR’s role as a vital contributor to your early career women’s professional experience and subsequent retention
• Discover strategies to retain critical early female talent
• Examine best practices for onboarding and connecting early career women into your organisation
• Develop an action plan you can implement in your organisation

What the masterclass covers:

Unpacking the Complexity of the ECW Experience

• Age & Experience
• New to the world of work
• GenZ & Post-COVID Proxy
• Being a minority and a woman in a male-dominated environment

Phase #1: A New Approach to Onboarding & Orientation

• Chain of command and consultation
• Critical policies
• Clarity of role & responsibilities

Phase #2: Aligning Managers & their ECW

• Gender Stereotypes, Bias and Assumptions
• ECW Considerations
• Access to Managers
• Expectations and style of working

Phase 3: Connection & Belonging

• With your company & its purpose
• With their team
• With their role and its opportunities

Wrapping Up

• Review Next Steps
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites.

Course Materials: Participants will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

About The Facilitator - Tanya Andrews:

In her capacity as the founder and CEO of Trellis Collective (trelliscollective.com), UNIQ You (uniqyou.com.au) and Girl Shaped Flames, Tanya brings a wealth of experience and dedication to the realm of gender equality. With a background steeped in empowering women, she has established herself as a formidable force in advocating for equal opportunities in the professional landscape.

She has consulted to, and trained employees for, some of the world’s leading organisations such as Shell, Glencore Resources, Boeing, BMD, Acciona and SYSTRA.

As a Gender Equality Expert, Confidence Coach and Communication Consultant, Tanya’s focus extends beyond merely imparting knowledge; she is committed to equipping young women and their managers with practical and transformative strategies. These strategies are not only effective for navigating the intricacies of their respective industries but are also designed to foster a sense of self-belief that resonates throughout their careers.

Tanya's commitment to gender equality is not confined to a theoretical framework; rather, it is deeply embedded in her advocacy work. Her organisations stand as living embodiments of her vision, providing tangible and sustainable solutions for the multifaceted challenges women encounter in the professional world and are a testament to her passion for ensuring that young women not only survive but thrive in their careers.

Tanya's work is not just about gender equality; it's about creating a lasting impact that transcends the individual and resonates within the broader narrative of societal progress. She is shaping a generation of empowered women who will continue to break barriers and contribute meaningfully to diverse industries.

Testimonials:

“For International Women’s Day 2024, Tanya created a bespoke and interactive workshop for our team members. From the initial consultation to the post workshop follow-up, Tanya’s expertise as a gender and communication expert shone through. She skilfully facilitated the workshop, keeping our key outcomes at the fore and there was strong engagement from the group. We will continue to work with Tanya to further develop our gender and diversity, equity and inclusion strategies and policies.” Struan Wilson, CEO Investructure - Australia

"At Urban Utilities I’ve had a number of early career women from my team complete Trellis Collective’s First Five early career program. They really enjoyed it and are still getting so much value from it. There is not much else available that is similar to this for them so it’s great to see a program dedicated to this stage of career.

Essential to support, encourage young women early on in their careers to build their confidence and continue to fan the flames!” Dr Sonja Toft, Manager Process Engineering Resource Recovery, Urban Utilities - Australia