PowerToFly Evening with the Women Sales Leaders at Scout RFP

PowerToFly Evening with the Women Sales Leaders at Scout RFP Weve partnered with fast-growing startup Scout RFP to co-host discussions with women leaders who will share their recent insights. The event will be held on Thursday, April 11th from 530pm to 730pm at 123 Mission Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco. Agenda (Subject to Change)530pm - Check-In Networking over Drinks Light Bites610pm - Kickoff with PowerToFly615pm - Keynote Address by Jerry Brooner, CRO625pm - Informational Presentation by Debbie Heffernan, Head of Sales Enablement and Allison Yount, Director of Customer Success on their journey into tech sales and Scouts latest products 635pm - Panel Discussion featuring from Scout RFPDebbie Heffernan, Head of Sales EnablementAllison Yount, Director of Customer SuccessRoxanna Farshchi, Solutions Engineer Alex Genetti, HR Manager 650pm - Audience QA705pm - Networking Continues over Drinks Light Bites730pm - Event EndsAlthough this is a networking event (you dont have to be loo king for a job to attend), Scout is hiring. Visit Scouts page on PowerToFly to learn mora about the company including and their open roles (which include flexible work options) About our Events All RSVPd attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or age. If you require assistance to fully participate in this event, please email hipowertofly.com, and we will contact you to discuss your specific needs.About Scout RFP Scout RFP makes strategic sourcing simpler, smarter, and more streamlined than ever before. Their clients include Salesforce, Intuit, Fitbit, Zendesk and Zappos. Scouts competitive benefits include flexible work schedules, generous PTO, weekly lunches, transit benefits and more.From Your Site Articles Workplace Flexibility 8 Companies Hiring Now in Philly ... Related Articles Around the Web Scout RFP One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce this image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer t han steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which found that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, mo st construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positions in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Pote ntial/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and industrial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the grou nd up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.