Bust work-life balance myths to find what works for you

WFF celebrates 35th anniversary at Dallas gathering | Chanel CEO: Why she wants to hear all voices in the room | More than half of KFC's corporate jobs filled by women Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( April 3, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [WFF celebrates 35th anniversary at Dallas gathering]( WFF recently celebrated its 35th anniversary with 3,000 women attending its flagship annual event in Dallas, highlighting the progress of women in leadership over the past few decades and honoring Change Makers, women who are emerging leaders in their brands. "Companies who employ more women outperform their competitors by every measure of profitability. This isn't a nice, p.c., let's-be-nice-to-women issue. This is a bottom-line issue," says journalist Katty Kay in a keynote address. Full Story: [Restaurant Business]( (3/27) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Chanel CEO: Why she wants to hear all voices in the room]( Chanel CEO: Why she wants to hear all voices in the room Nair (Ritam Banerjee/Getty Images) After 30 years at Unilever and two years into her role as CEO at Chanel, Leena Nair says she's committed to equity by increasing the presence of women in the C-suite but says she's still careful to pay attention to all voices in the room. "I have always believed in the collective voice, collective intelligence, diverse perspectives," Nair says. Full Story: [TIME (tiered subscription model)]( (3/31) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [More than half of KFC's corporate jobs filled by women]( [More than half of KFC's corporate jobs filled by women]( (Scott Olson/Getty Images) Women now hold 51% of KFC's corporate jobs across the globe, meaning the chain is the first of Yum Brands' banners to reach gender parity in its support center team. Yum, which has set a goal of reaching parity across its restaurant brands by 2030, reported that women held more than 42% of leadership posts in 2023, up from 30% in 2018. Full Story: [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (3/27) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Local culture eases work-life balance, restaurateur says]( Chef and restaurateur Hannah Hopkins has balanced a family with co-ownership of three restaurants in Steamboat Springs, Colo., where Hopkins says the whole community works hard and plays hard. That mindset supports Hopkins' vision for a family-friendly culture at Yampa Valley Kitchen, Besame and Mambo, although it's still "a juggle to time-manage everything," Hopkins notes. Full Story: [Steamboat Magazine (Steamboat Springs, Colo.)]( (3/28) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Johnsonville®—SIMPLY BETTER SAUSAGE Making quality sausage is not only what makes us the best. 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Full Story: [Fast Company (tiered subscription model)]( (3/29) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Freshen up your menu with versatile, vibrant mango]( Mango is a fun and familiar fruit that is continuing to gain popularity on menus. Fresh mango is available year-round and can add bright color and flavor to a wide range of dishes and drinks. Read more about how mango is blossoming on menus and get recipe inspiration for your operation. [Download the infographic.]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Industry News & Trends [] [Chefs revive retro favorites like steak Diane, baked Alaska]( [Chefs revive retro favorites like steak Diane, baked Alaska]( (Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) Some dishes that were restaurant staples in the 20th century deserve a revival, say chefs whose favorite classics include steak tartare, penne alla vodka and fondue. Michelin- and James Beard-recognized chef John Shields offers steak Diane at The Loyalist in Chicago, and Daniel Boulud, the chef behind New York City's Michelin-starred Daniel, is known for his baked Alaska. 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The agency is now inviting other shops and brands to participate in the program, and WorkInProgress' Matt Talbot says, "[T]he way we make this industry more diverse is by having more diverse people enter the industry." Full Story: [Ad Age (tiered subscription model)]( (4/1) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Grants power Black culinary businesses' cultural focus]( Culinary entrepreneurs in Chicago are directing grant money from the Heinz Black Kitchen Initiative into businesses that promote West African cuisine, mentor young Black men and honor previous generations. The program seeks to support Black culinary culture across the US, says Lindsey Ofcacek of the Let's Empower Employment Initiative, which works with Heinz and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice to implement the funding. Full Story: [Chicago Tribune (tiered subscription model)]( (3/29) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [McDonald's aids research in culturally intentional ads]( [McDonald's aids research in culturally intentional ads]( (SOPA Images/Getty Images) McDonald's is contributing to the development of the NIQ Bases Cultural Resonance module to evaluate the cultural relevance of its advertising campaigns by identifying offensive stereotypes, assessing inclusivity and preserving authenticity in its content. "By focusing the conversation on cultural factors, the insights from this module are set to change the conversation around representation and relatability in advertising," said NIQ Bases VP of Global Advertising Megan Belden. Full Story: [Chain Store Age]( (3/25) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [Study: Employers see positive ROI on wellness programs]( A Gympass survey found 90% of employers are seeing a positive return on their investment in wellness programs, while 85% say the efforts reduce recruitment and retention costs. "If a company does not pay attention to its workforce, if it does not try to make its employees happier, healthier and more productive, employees will know it and start shopping for other jobs," says Livia Martini, chief people officer for Gympass. Full Story: [Employee Benefit News (free registration)]( (3/27) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Bust work-life balance myths to find what works for you]( [Bust work-life balance myths to find what works for you]( (BrianAJackson/Getty Images) Some of the myths we believe about finding work-life balance is that work and leisure time should always be separate and there's a one-size-fits-all solution, writes coach and accountant Sandeep Gupta, who offers 11 tips on finding your passion, identifying priorities and crafting your own sense of balance. "Leading a balanced life requires courage, as it often means parting ways with societal norms and forging our path," writes Gupta. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (3/29) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] How do you translate professional development learnings into tangible applications for your job or workplace? I apply new learnings directly to my own work. 20.00% I present specific ideas to my supervisor for approval. 0.00% I share conference handouts, research and other materials with direct reports and colleagues. 40.00% I arrange for subject matter experts to present to or consult with my employer. 0.00% I continue to network with other attendees and participate in ongoing information exchange. 40.00% [] [] We're often silent. We don't yell and we don't complain. We're patient, as always. Because we don't have the words yet. 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