BOOMERANG RESEARCH ~ BEST PRACTICE
During these times of economic change, organisations are fighting harder for survival and are dependent on retaining their talent to ensure sustainability. When the future is uncertain, the risk of losing key individuals is especially high and organisations are at risk of losing women returners. The reasons for this loss of talented women vary from organisation to organisation. Some are caused by under-developed diversity and talent management strategies, or existing policies which are not operational due to lack of expertise or conflict of priorities within different levels of the organisation. Some can simply be that there is a lack of training to support women in their transition back to the workplace.
There is considerable research and data to support the need for investment in training and development in the area of women returners in public sector organisations. “Local Government Authorities are facing problems attracting specialists & middle managers; 80% do not have talent retention plans and 20% do not have active diversity strategies.” – Society CPO
