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WOMEN IN BUSINESS As a woman in business, it would be great to see more women on the ‘network circuit’. Much has been written lately on the subject, particularly following the UK government report of Women on Boards as reported by Lord Davies where, interestingly, amongst other factors, it is noted that a lack of networking by women is a major contributing factor to their lack of success. Or maybe, as one female HR Director recently commented to me, it’s because the non feeearning women in senior roles simply don’t get invited? There is now some great work being done locally in the Channel Islands to represent women at senior level. The Jersey Community Relations Trust (JCRT) is committed to supporting women to achieve their career ambitions in business. In 2012, the Trust released the first report of its kind on the status of women in Jersey. The report considered issues of inequality and discrimination affecting women and highlighted areas that require urgent action. Since then, in 2014 the Trust has held a seminar titled ‘Advancing Women in Politics & Public Life’ with a keynote address by The Right Hon Dame Tessa Jowell. The Trust has also initiated the ‘WIB Series for 2014, (Women in Business) a campaign to support more women to achieve board positions.
Shelley Kendrick, Managing Director of executive recruitment specialist and HR consultancy, Kendrick Rose, discusses gender diversity at senior level
THE BOARD APPRENTICE SCHEME The recently launched Board Apprentice Scheme has been initiated by independent executive NED Charlotte Valeur. The issue of board diversity is being discussed around the world, with a current emphasis on gender diversity. Many countries have implemented quotas to force the issue; The Board Apprentice Scheme offers an immediate solution, by introducing apprentices into the boardrooms of UK and Channel Islands companies. Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate Plc., a Jersey domiciled FTSE250 company, were the first to agree to take on a Board Apprentice in 2014. Please contact us if you would like to find out more information and contribute your talents to help create more diversified, better performing boards.
www.kendrickrose.com
Meticulous selection Kendrick Rose is a recruitment, resourcing and HR solutions company dedicated to providing a first class service delivered with the utmost professionalism. Our focus is on supplying superior services to our clients which will enable them to accomplish their goals, by providing industry expertise combined with professionalism, efficiency and accessibility. We achieve this through our meticulous selection of candidates. We match an individual’s competency and aspirations with an organisation’s culture and ethos. We are passionately dedicated to resourcing excellence. We also provide a range of strategic HR consultancy services to our clients, providing specialist advice and HR solutions to assist them in meeting their organisational goals. Shelley Kendrick, owner and founder, is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Kendrick Rose is based in Jersey and operates from offices based at Lister House Chambers, First Floor, 35 The Parade, St Helier. To find out more about how we can help you, contact Shelley Kendrick on 01534 715150 or 07797 744254 or email shelley.kendrick@kendrickrose.com
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