When SIA launched the Global Power 150 — Women In Staffing list in 2015, it was to raise the visibility of women in the industry by showcasing their contributions. Why? Despite the fact there are large numbers of women in the ecosystem, the numbers of females in the C-suite and boardroom are pitifully small. Our very own 2020 Staffing 100 list had just 23 women on it.
In addition, we believe our Women in Staffing list inspires women to take things up a notch. It offers professionals an opportunity to understand the different ways leaders can be effective; it encourages people not just to innovate and operate, but to approach others for help or be mentored.
It has helped build a community. The 2020 Global Power 150 — Women in Staffing list, sponsored by Bullhorn, has 54 new faces — including 41 in the Americas 100. These are women from various backgrounds who are making a difference. As we grapple with a pandemic that has disproportionately impacted women and minorities, women in our industry are working to stop the dramatic backslide on workplace equality Covid-19 has wrought. Our honorees are building new companies, products, divisions and creating a future of work where women and men can thrive.
At our end, we want to provide you content and tools that can help you move forward. This issue contains information and advice from our analysts; SIA Research Analyst Curtis Starkey in The Buzz discusses an AI platform that uses advanced predictive analytics to help firms make smart hiring decisions.
And VP of Strategic Research Jon Osborne’s Research Report article explores things you should provide and discuss with temps to help them have successful assignments. He surveyed nearly 5,000 temporary workers who revealed that important information is often lost in the shuffle. This is a moment in history where many things have been lost. Whether you are navigating a return to the office or crafting a remote work strategy for your temps and internal staff, we hope to be your anchor in the storm. My team and I are here for you.
