Limping to the finish line of the working week and everything is a bit of a blur to be honest! It’s only when I scroll through my LinkedIn notifications I am reminded of the week’s events: moderating a panel for a 100 delegate turnout for a business briefing on KSA; in person meetings with London Chamber of Commerce and Industry ambassador Sanjeev Bhavnani; David Bell of PCD GROUP; BCCD Annual Partner reviews; managing the election process and comms for a new Board of Directors; a talent fair with Beyond Careers, ReJoin and Informa matching talented women looking to get back to work with recruiting companies, coaches, personal brand and HR experts from the British Chamber of Commerce Dubai (BCCD) membership; attendance at Emerging Markets Intelligence & Research | EMIR Q2 Boardroom; the filming of two podcasts for #dontdothatdothis! and running a 1000 member organisation! And here is the main point of my message… In the cracks of all of the above, I was able to pick my daughters up from school; take them to ECAs; make a well overdue eyetest (no more popeye squinting at my phone) 🤓; even squeezed in some exercise! Dear Employers and Hiring Managers, Do not discount working mothers in your hiring strategy. We work effectively, efficiently with empathy and are incredible multi-taskers. Please also be considerate through the interview process of the time and emotional strength it might take someone who has been out of work for a few years and is doubting themselves (despite years of experience and an abundance of potential); please also have the courtesy to respond with constructive feedback to support their ongoing job seeking. The above is a summary of what I heard this week from the talented women who I met at our Return to Work talent fair, who are enthusiastic but automatically underestimating their abilities through a lack of confidence. *If you have any influence on hiring for your company - please improve the process* Wishing you all a great and restful weekend!
beautifully presented - a normal week in Katy’s BCCD role 👍
Love this post Katy Holmes, sad to have missed this event.
I love this post! Leading by example, unashamed of the multiple facets to your life - THIS is the way forward. Thank you. Look forward to our catch up soon.
I thought this was a monthly recap :) What you and the team do is amazing Katy Holmes Your message about women at work is so true and should be a mantra so it is never forgotten or taken for granted
Unofficially my policy at my firm has become to hire female employees, they are dedicated to their work and loyal to the firm. I couldn’t wish for a more amazing team !
Very well said Katy Holmes 🙌🏽 It takes so much confidence to get back into work. A bit more awareness, acknowledgment and perspective in hiring processes will make a huge difference. What an amazing week you’ve had!
Busy bee 🐝 what a week!
Thank you for pointing this out!!!
A true inspiration, juggling that work life balance 😉that’s quite a week!
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1moCongratulations on a fantastic week Katy! 👏🏼