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UKRC Good Practice Guides for Employers in Science, Engineering and Technology
WorkLifeBalance – A SET Perspective Directory of Good Practice Work-Life-Balance is a well-documented issue, which is of great relevance to all employers, including those of women in SET.
There is a huge amount of information in the form of guides and websites about this subject, but this document is unique in that it brings the references to all materials together, signposting them, and linking them to issues directly relevant to the SET sector. It will provide employers with an excellent basis from which to set up, maintain and create innovative departures to existing work-life balance schemes, and there are references to many excellent (SET) case studies that are available in this area.
This guide explains what is good practice in Work-life balance for employers of women in SET, answers many of the frequently asked questions, and by reference to practical case studies, demonstrates what some employers have already achieved in this arena.
Mentoring Good Practice Guide
Mentoring is a tool that has proven over and again to successfully support women with a range of issues including career planning and progression, reducing isolation, networking, work-life balance and the development of new skills.
This guide explains what is good practice in mentoring women in SET, issues for women in SET careers and issues for SET employers and, by practical case studies, demonstrates the achievements of employers in this arena.
Employers who take up best practice ideas are likely to find improvements in a range of areas including recruitment and retention of female employees; the transfer of skills from experienced staff to less experienced female employees and improved company reputation.
Recruitment and Selection – Competing in the war for talent Good Practice Guide
This guide based on analysis of existing employment good practice and real life experiences of SET women, aims to provide practical solutions for improving the recruitment of women in SET.
This Guide provides invaluable insights into some of the recruitment strategies that high performing companies have adopted in order to successfully recruit and retain SET women. In all cases the key ingredients that underpin their success were commitment from the top (CEO and Director level) combined with a cultural change of behaviours within the work environment.
Overall this Guide shows that employers who are serious about attracting and retaining SET women will need to actively demonstrate that they offer a welcoming and stimulating working environment for ALL their employees.
Gender Equality in SET – The Business Case Good Practice Guide The workforce will continue to grow in the number of women and ethnic minorities year on year, this guide recognises the importance and impact of that diversity. It is also recognised that for those who provide the diversity, and those who manage the diversity, challenges exist. This guide draws upon extensive research and best practice to assist employers in developing a business case for gender equality and inclusiveness in their business.
Companies who view diversity among employees as a source of richness and strength can help bring a wide range of benefits to the business. The numerous benefits of a diverse workforce are key to achieving optimum success. Anything less risks expensive litigation, a poor ethical reputation and losing out on creativity and originality of ideas.
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