by Nicole Carpenter | Oct 14, 2019 | Retention Rate of Women
The strict nine-to-five workday is out and a flexible workday is in. And companies lacking flexibility will find themselves lacking talent too. Over the past four years there has been a 24% increase in the number of people who say flexible work arrangements are a very...
by Nicole Carpenter | Oct 7, 2019 | Board Openings, Women on Boards
Governor Gary Herbert and Lt. Governor Spencer Cox encourage all Utahns who would like to be considered for a possible Board or Commission appointment to apply online at www.boards.utah.gov.The following is a list of vacant positions as of October 1,...
by Nicole Carpenter | Oct 1, 2019 | Board Openings, Women on Boards
Updated October 1, 2019The Salt Lake County (SLCO) Mayor’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the SLCO Boards and Commissions listed below. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please pass the word along. Here at WLI, we are particularly...
by Nicole Carpenter | Sep 19, 2019 | PDS, Women in Politics
Today we kicked off our fifth Political Development Series cohort. This year, over forty women have enrolled in the 2019-2020 group. And, already, we are impressed with the amazing caliber of women who have joined us to learn about the political process. We look...
by Nicole Carpenter | Sep 5, 2019 | Board Openings
Updated September 5, 2019The Salt Lake County (SLCO) Mayor’s Office is currently seeking applicants for the SLCO Boards and Commissions listed below. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please pass the word along. Here at WLI, we are particularly...
by Nicole Carpenter | Aug 31, 2019 | Events
This week the Women’s Leadership Institute and the First Tee of Utah held our fourth annual Women’s Golf Tournament and Clinic at Stonebridge Golf Club in West Valley City. Women from all over the valley joined in a 9-hole scramble or chose to improve...
by Nicole Carpenter | Aug 9, 2019 | Women In Leadership
The Women’s Leadership Institute has completed the inaugural Career Development Series and congratulates the first graduating class!Seventy-five women participated in the eight-month program which began in January 2019. Each month a different host company...
by Sarah Hong | Jul 22, 2019 | Gender Bias, Women in Politics
In the 2020 presidential race, more than 20 candidates are running for president within the Democratic Party, 6 of whom are women. There are more female candidates for a single party’s nomination than ever before. This reflects the increase of women getting involved...
by Nicole Carpenter | Jun 27, 2019 | Gender Bias, Retention Rate of Women
Is your company struggling to attract female applicants for an open position? Your job posting could be to blame. Studies show, men apply for a job when they feel they meet only 60% of the qualifications. However, women apply only if they believe they meet 100% of the...
by Nicole Carpenter | Jun 13, 2019 | ElevateHER Challenge, Videos
During our luncheon in May, we asked our audience and panel six questions. Some of the answers surprised us! Check out this clip to learn the primary reason women leave their jobs – the answer might surprise you! Has your company taken the ElevateHER Challenge?...
