3 ways to stop overlooking talented women on your team

Culinary Agents founder promotes hospitality careers | Board diversity gets the spotlight with W Project | Remote CEO trend continues as workers return to office Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( August 21, 2024 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Culinary Agents founder promotes hospitality careers]( After 13 years at IBM, Alice Cheng created the Culinary Agents platform to drive change in the hospitality industry and connect talented professionals with full-service brands and networking opportunities for career advancement. Cheng leveraged her tech expertise to solve inefficiencies in the hospitality sector by creating a comprehensive platform for recruiting and career development. "We're intentionally helping people understand that this doesn't have to be a temporary job," Cheng said. "Working in a restaurant yields so many transferable skills, regardless of the direction they take." Full Story: [FSR magazine]( (8/19) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Board diversity gets the spotlight with W Project]( The Women on Boards Project (W Project), co-founded by Cassie Burr, is dedicated to increasing diversity in boardrooms by focusing on women and other underrepresented groups. Since its inception in 2020, the initiative has expanded to over 50 companies and a network of more than 5,000 women with a structured approach that has led to the successful placement of 60 women on boards, 57% being first-time members and 20% women of color or LGBTQ+. Full Story: [The Business Journals (tiered subscription model)]( (8/19) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Remote CEO trend continues as workers return to office]( Newly appointed CEOs at Starbucks and Victoria's Secret are joining a broader trend of remote work among top executives. Brian Niccol, Starbucks' new CEO, will work from Newport Beach, California, while spending significant time at the Seattle headquarters. Similarly, Hillary Super, the new CEO of Victoria's Secret, will move to New York, away from the company's base in Columbus, Ohio. This trend of remote leadership is becoming more common, contrasting with the stricter in-office requirements for other employees. Full Story: [Bloomberg]( (8/15) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [Craveable Clean Label Potatoes]( Versatile Honest Earth® potatoes make it easy to serve better-for-you sides with the wholesome taste guests crave – while saving time and labor. We stand by our honest ingredients so you can serve speed-scratch, clean label sides with confidence. [Request your FREE sample today!]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [3 ways to stop overlooking talented women on your team]( [3 ways to stop overlooking talented women on your team]( (Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images) Women tend to work collaboratively and may be reticent to speak up in meetings or tout their accomplishments, so it's up to leaders to recognize their contributions and advance and empower them to better leverage the talents of everyone on their team, writes executive coach Joel Garfinkle. "By broadening the definition of 'leadership skills,' you will discover many individuals who can bring immense value and drive your company's success," Garfinkle writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (8/19) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Industry News & Trends [] [Fermented feed shrinks pork's greenhouse emissions]( Japanese company Japan Food Ecology Center has pioneered a fermentation method that transforms leftover human food into pig feed with the proper nutrition for the animals and an unrefrigerated shelf life of 10 days. A growing number of restaurants serve pork from animals raised on the ecofeed, the production of which generates 70% less greenhouse gas than the same amount of imported feed. Full Story: [BBC]( (8/19) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Bar menus at NYC steakhouses mix originals, classics]( [Bar menus at NYC steakhouses mix originals, classics]( (Pixabay) Modern New York City steakhouses are punching up classics while maintaining tradition, offering original drinks alongside batched cocktails that could include the house martini. At the Press Club Grill in Herald Square, bartenders make a version of a Gibson with a house-made honey tincture and onions, while at chef Michael Mina's Bourbon Steak, the martini is made with sherry, and the original Fire Walk With Me starts with mezcal. 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Norton dresses up the dishes at Baltimore's Urban Oyster with bacon barbecue, cheese and other familiar flavors to appeal to those wary of the food. Full Story: [CBS News]( (8/14) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [PepsiCo's "Jefa-Owned" program enters 3rd year]( PepsiCo has started accepting applications for its third-annual "Jefa-Owned" program which awards 20 Latina food and beverage business owners $10,000 each, access to PepsiCo accelerators and marketing support. This year, the campaign has partnered with the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to encourage participation. Full Story: [Ad Age (tiered subscription model)]( (8/20) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Brooklyn chef bakes accessibility into French pastries]( Je T'aime Patisserie accepts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cards as part of owner Jatee Kearley's mission to make her "Black-girl spin on French pastries" accessible to everyone in the surrounding Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. "We've had a lot of people come in here like, 'I've never had a freshly made croissant,' " says Kearley, noting that Je T'aime skips processed ingredients in its jalapeno cheddar biscuits, fruit danishes and various croissants. Full Story: [ABC News]( (8/15) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Work/Life Balance [] [Friendships can improve workplace experience]( Workplace friendships are critical for boosting employees' mental health and overall well-being, providing benefits like emotional support, increased job satisfaction and enhanced collaboration. HR can nurture these friendships through team-building activities, buddy programs and inclusive work cultures. Full Story: [Human Resources Online (Singapore/Hong Kong)]( (8/16) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Could stress at the office be harming your heart?]( [Could stress at the office be harming your heart?]( (Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images) If expectations of how you fulfill your day-to-day duties are high and the rewards for your effort low, a new study shows you are at higher risk for developing a common form of heart arrhythmia known as AFib that can lead to health complications such as heart failure or stroke. Leaders can reduce the risk for their teams, writes leadership expert Jake Breeden, by setting clear expectations, empowering them to make decisions on their own and giving their work a sense of purpose. Full Story: [Psychology Today]( (8/19) [LinkedIn]( [X]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Poll Results [] Here are the results from last week's reader poll. [] My company supports work-life balance through: Mandatory vacation time 0.01% Flexible and hybrid work arrangements 60.01% Clear work priorities 6.66% Managers who set an example of taking time away 20.00% Managers who do not communicate after hours outside of emergencies 6.66% My company does not support work-life balance. 6.66% [] WFF Reader Poll [] I personally achieve desired work-life balance by: [Vote]( [Disconnecting from work email/phone after hours]( [Vote]( [Including personal commitments on my work calendar]( [Vote]( [Engaging family members in home responsibilities]( [Vote]( [Setting boundaries and saying no to lower priority commitments]( [Vote]( [Negotiating timelines and asking for support at work]( [] [] If I have something I like to forget, then I forget it. 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