Make Every Day International Women s Day 

Yesterday may have been International Women’s Day, but employers should view every day as an opportunity to attract, retain, and promote women in the workplace. Mercer has an extensive body of research in this area, highlighted in our 2016 Global When Women Thrive report – the most comprehensive and predictive of its kind. “It has been a momentous year for the global women’s agenda with key voices – legislators, economists, businesses and academics – all calling for more action and more resolve around gender parity,” says Pat Milligan, Global Leader of Mercer’s When Women Thrive initiative, in this HR Dive article. “We continue to elevate our voices and the conversation, yet our research shows the pace at which we’re moving means that gender parity remains a long way off.” Employers need to look closely at what they’re doing to promote gender diversity, particularly in terms of involving men in the conversation and implementing robust pay equity analysis processes. An easy way for benefits professionals to support the cause is to offer retirement and financial education focused on women. Less than 10% of organizations offer this type of education despite proof that such practices drive future representation.

Go to full article: hrdive.com