Big Solutions for Smaller Budgets
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Leading global learning and development organisation, everywoman, launches new cost-effective suite of products for SMEs to compete with large global corporates in attracting, retaining and developing their female talent
25 May 2023: everywoman has launched a new suite of products for SMEs, ‘Big Solutions for Smaller Budgets. It is a cost-effective suite of products that provide these businesses with the tools to transform their culture and empower their people to thrive and achieve their gender goals.
everywoman is a global learning and development organisation founded in 1999, whose purpose is the advancement of women in business, at all levels, from entry to board positions. Pinned to three guiding principles: uncovering and mobilising role models; building skills and leadership capability and providing networking and connections. everywoman members range from individuals, small and medium enterprises, to global organisations across all sectors.
Research shows that a learning culture enhances organisational resilience and builds a better culture for employees, whether you are a global conglomerate or a small to medium enterprise. A staggering 83% of HR managers said that training is beneficial for employee attraction, and more than three-quarters (76%) say they are more likely to stay with a company that offers continuous training.[1]
SMEs account for the majority of businesses worldwide and are important contributors to job creation and global economic develop, representing around 90% of businesses and more than 50% of employment worldwide.[2] The ‘Big Solutions for SME Enterprises offering for SMEs will provide a vast proportion of the global workforce with the opportunity to attract, retain and develop their female talent without the traditional barriers.
Karen Gill MBE, Co-Founder of everywoman commented: “We are thrilled to be launching this new programme for SMEs to access crucial diversity products, services, and training so that they can play their part in the mission to close the gender gap. We understand that one of the main barriers for DE&I focus and training for smaller companies can be resources and budget. We hope that through the range of ‘Big Solutions for Smaller Budgets’ products, SMEs can utilise these ‘off the shelf’ resources to target the areas they really want to impact and influence within their teams. They will be able to access everywoman’s tried and tested offering that has been so widely and positively received by some of the world’s leading global organisations.”
If you would like to find out more about the ‘Big Solutions for Smaller Budgets’, visit: https://www.everywoman.com/big-solutions-for-smaller-budgets/
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[1] 2022 Workplace Learning & Development Trends
About everywoman - Powering businesses to achieve their gender inclusion goals
everywoman is a global learning and development organisation that drives positive change by empowering women to achieve their professional potential. Established in 1999, everywoman works with leading corporations and organisations, improving productivity and performance through its membership offering and unique tailored blend of products and services which unlock female potential and powers businesses to accelerate their gender inclusion goals. As part of its portfolio, everywoman’s cross-industry awards and forums have created thousands of female role models and inspired generations of future leaders. For more information visit www.everywoman.com
