Celebrating Women’s History Month: Uniting to Inspire Inclusion

Who Should Attend

Staffing, and recruiting industry owners, principals, chief executive officers, and presidents; sales and business development managers and leaders; industry professionals

Highlights

To celebrate Women’s History Month, ASA, ClearEdge, TechServe Alliance, Staffing Industry Analysts, National Association of Personnel Services, and Women Business Collaborative have joined together for this program on gender inclusiveness in the staffing industry.

To be the change we need to see in the world, people need to rally together. All allies are invited to join this webinar and hear industry experts share their personal stories and journeys—as well as industry data that show men overestimate the success of current measures to support women within the staffing industry and underestimate the toll that a lack of diversity, equity, and inclusion can have on the retention of women at their companies. In this webinar, to learn actionable ways to support women in your company and to hear from thought leaders about the importance of allies in action.

During this webinar, attendees will learn:

• What makes a staffing company a great place for women to work
• What challenges women face in the industry when it comes to pay equity, self worth, and career progression
• Discuss the role that motherhood plays for working women in the industry, and how staffing industry leaders can support their teams
• What challenges women still face as they seek gender equity in the staffing and recruiting industry

Facilitator:

Leslie Vickrey

chief executive officer and founder, ClearEdge

Vickrey is an author, podcast host, business leader, and advocate for unleashing the power of women. She is the founder of ClearEdge, a company dedicated to transforming the business of talent through marketing, recruiting, and leadership development services. She is also the co-founder of ARA, an organization that seeks to attract, retain and advance women in technology. Through her book, Together we Rise and TheEdge podcast, Vickrey hopes to break down stereotypes, instill confidence, and encourage the next generation of leaders to rise up. She has been named to Staffing Industry Analysts DEI Influencer list two years running among a number of other accolades and industry recognitions.

Presenters:

Francesca Profeta, CCWP

research analyst, Staffing Industry Analysts

Francesca Profeta is well-known for her market research and commitment to promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. With a 20-year career in the staffing industry and over a decade at Staffing Industry Analysts, Francesca has played a pivotal role in shaping SIA’s DE&I research. Through her research and advocacy efforts, Francesca has shed light on the importance of diverse representation, technology trends, diverse networks, and the benefits of embracing a culture of inclusivity in staffing practices.
In addition to her focus on DE&I, Francesca also provides valuable market insights for SIA members on staffing markets as diverse as Japan, France, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. Prior to joining SIA, Francesca worked for global staffing firms, Select Appointments and Vedior.

Kip Wright

chairman, Inspyr Solutions

Wright is a staffing industry veteran who has been instrumental in shifting the landscape of the human capital industry. Known as a passionate leader with an innate ability to drive both growth and organizational efficiencies, Wright is responsible for all facets of executive strategy and leadership for the Inspyr Solutions organization. Considered a leader in the field of human capital and workforce fulfillment, Wright is the recipient of numerous awards. For example, he is a five-time recipient of Staffing Industry Analysts’ “Staffing 100” award, recognizing the most influential leaders in the staffing industry.

Eric Gregg

chief executive officer, ClearlyRated

With more than 20 years of research experience in the staffing and recruiting space, Gregg and his team at ClearlyRated have analyzed more than seven million surveys with the goal of determining what drives success for staffing and recruiting firms. Gregg has served as an adjunct faculty member in Portland State University’s marketing program and has published numerous articles, business cases, and technical notes in the field of marketing, client loyalty, and employee satisfaction.

Sue Thaden

president and chief executive officer, CRi
Thaden is CEO of Client Resources Inc. (CRi), a leading IT staffing firm in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1999, servicing over 180 businesses across 22 states. In 2015, Thaden spearheaded From Now On, a CRi innovation lab spinoff, producing FanX, a mobile fan engagement solution adopted by 160+ college athletic departments and key events like NCAA tournaments. From Now On was acquired by Snap! Mobile in 2023. With 20+ years in tech, Thaden is known for strategic business and marketing leadership. She serves on advisory boards for IT and public policy organizations and resides in Omaha with her husband and three daughters.

Nicole Bauk

program manager, Women’s Leadership Council, Insight Global

Bauk is the program manager for Insight Global’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC). The WLC was formed to further Insight Global’s commitment to the strategic advancement and retention of women in leadership. Bauk empowers WLC members to bring their unique perspectives, wisdom, and strength to the table to help solve problems and lead others to drive impact to the business—ultimately driving the advancement of women into senior executive and leadership roles. Under her leadership, the WLC has experienced a membership growth of 225% and women in executive leadership roles has grown 30%.

This webinar qualifies for 1.0 hour of CE toward maintaining your ASA credential.