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Voices of Change partners collaborate to foster equality in the workplace amid COVID-19
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is deepening workplace inequalities as companies the world over are facing enormous pressure under the ‘new normal’. According to the United Nation’s policy brief on the impact of COVID-19 on women, the limited gains made in the past decades are at risk of being rolled back due to the widespread pandemic and bleak economic outlook.
AFRICA, HERE WE COME
Colleen Larsen, CE of Business Engage, talks to THANDO PATO
about why they are taking the Gender Mainstreaming Awards across Africa, and the challenges around gender parity on the continent.
“We believe that the best way to influence change is to strengthen and grow the current conversations; then couple that with deliberate actions.”
About Business Engage
Business Engage is an exciting and inventive organisation at the forefront of strategic thinking on gender mainstreaming in the private sector.
Board Masterclass Series
The Board Masterclass Series is a mixture of “technicalities” of being on a board (governance, understanding of roles, knowledge of the companies Act etc.)Mainly aimed at women although men are invited and encouraged to apply the Series integrates the experience and knowledge of 30% Club members and is supplemented by presenters who are experts in their chosen field.
Gender Mainstreaming Awards
The Gender Mainstreaming Awards, have been developed by Business Engage to encourage private sector and government to achieve more diversity in their organisations and to recognise best practice in gender mainstreaming.
The BoardWalk and LeadersWalk
The Boardwalk is an initiative that has been created to nurture the development of aspiring directors who are currently in senior management positions and help them to unlock their future potential in a very practical manner. The LeadersWalk follows the same concept but is designed for increasing the leadership skills of senior and middle management.
LeanIn Circles
LeanIn Circles are small groups from across different industries who meet regularly to learn and grow together with the aim to develop confident leaders, inspired to grow and make a tangible impact on the business community.
The Connected Workplace
“The Connected Workplace” is a cross-corporate workshop held quarterly to allow corporates to share best practice with other corporates
State of Gender on JSE Listed Boards
An annual study of the opportunities for gender balancing the boards of companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Join Preesha Persad, an empowerment specialist and coach, who is passionate about enabling women to unlock the magic that lies within. This immersive program empowers the 21st century modern women to ignite her full potential in all areas of life and create a lasting legacy.
Join as a member of Business Engage now.
Membership runs for one year from the date of payment of the membership fee. Renewal will be notified 60 days before renewal date.
Benefits include:
* Free access to the monthly Virtual LeadersWalks and BoardWalks which include attendees from across Africa – recordings available when possible * Access to thought leadership, research, events, best practice * Corporate Gender Intelligence events with speakers from across the world * Annual Voices of Change event in August.
Our leadership
Colleen Larsen
Malcom Larsen
Professor Shirley Zinn
Mamokete Ramathe
Best Practices in Gender Mainstreaming
Latest events
10 August 2021 – Voices of Change partners collaborate to foster equality in the workplace amid COVID-19
The spread of the COVID-19 pandemic is deepening workplace inequalities as companies the world over are facing enormous pressure under the ‘new normal’. According to
Voices of Change Event Overview
The Voices of Change movement was born at the 2017 One Young World Summit. Learn more about the event.
11 January 2022 – Virtual Leaders Walk
The Virtual BoardWalk is a initiative to nurture the development of aspiring directors who are currently in senior management positions.
