Why leaders need to reshape organisational culture for the next generations
The next generation (Gen Z and Millenials) have been identified as the most expected to leave their jobs. Therefore, it is crucial to understand their organisational culture expectations. The definition of organisational culture is: the way people collaborate and motivate each other, the way decisions are made, and the way value is created within an […]
Ambition is nOT a dirty word, here’s why
A lot of women hate the very word. For example, “ambition” can imply egotism, selfishness or the manipulative use of others for one’s own ends. Not one of the women who think this way would admit to being ambitious. Instead, it is reframed to sayings like “It’s not me; it’s the work.” “It’s not about […]
Ambitious Woman success story: How a 32 year old turned a high school yearbook idea into a $3.2Billion Business
Canva is the ultimate startup success story. However, it was only after 100+ rejections that Melanie Perkins secured investment! This is what netwomen is all about. Supporting each other through the hard business and career struggles, sharing connections, opportunities and knowledge to elevate ambitious women to the top. Melanie is the 32-year-old co-founder and CEO […]
The 6 C’s Inclusive leaders NEED
Inclusive leaders are critical to success. They unlock individual potential, enhance the collective power of teams, and support your organization’s ability to innovate and grow. Netwomen.co has an inclusive leadership program where we explore intersectionality, inclusion and equality in a non-judgmental safe space. We provide support for building increased awareness, critical thinking, and application of […]
How inclusive are you? 3 tips to improve inclusivity
Organisations are starting to realise the many benefits of having a diverse workforce. However, simply throwing a mix of people together doesn’t guarantee high performance, it requires inclusive leadership – leadership that assures that all team members feel they are treated respectfully and fairly, are valued and sense that they belong, and are confident and […]
5 ways to attract and retain gen Z talent- from the perspective of a gen Z
Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z includes about 67 million people. Born December 1998, this makes me one of them. I’m 23 and everyone my age is either in, or looking for work. This is a huge, mostly untapped potential (and unestimated!) workforce that are going to be the future leaders of the world […]
How to stop losing female talent in finance
Although the recruitment rate in the finance industry is impressive, the attrition rate- the rate at which people leave- is also high. This is further increasing the cost of recruitment and retention of finance employees causing big problems for this sector (De Bandt and Davis, 2000). Many academics argue that diversity and work life balance […]
lack of inclusivity makes you feel like an imposter
Let’s start with the definition: Imposter syndrome is the chronic feeling of inadequacy and incompetence, despite success- quoted from psycom. That means that you can be the most confident, most successful leader in the universe and yet still feel like a fraud. That you aren’t enough, worthy or deserve your success. That any minute now […]
6 ways a community benefits your organisation
Our commitment to making a difference in society is embedded in everything we do and our aim is to help create positive, enduring change in the world. We do this by connecting people to uplift each other within our global community of women. What we can’t say enough of is that you get out what […]
The benefits of Peer connection
According to the Harvard Business Review, 55% of people in work life will often turn to their peers when they want to learn something new. Netwomen hold peer connection events every month where we share our challenges with women who understand the work life struggles, celebrate our wins together to keep us motivated, hold each […]
