Athena Master Class for STEM Leaders | Winning the Talent War: From She-Cession to Recession

Athena Master Class for STEM Leaders | Powered by Fisher Phillips | Hybrid

Winning the Talent War: From She-Cession to Recession and Everything In-Between 

Join us LIVE or virtually for a three-part series for STEM leaders and executives on how to attract, retain and advance diverse talent.

*Partner comp codes do not apply to this event. 

Employers are exhausted from the talent war. Now, just as they are rebounding from the “great she-cession,” we are bracing for a recession. Uncertainty of this magnitude can threaten your talent management strategy and require a radical readjustment. Please join us for a dynamic and interactive workshop that will empower STEM leaders with the critical strategies, modern policies, and practical solutions to effectively recruit and retain professional women in this ever-changing marketplace.

Wine, hors d'oeuvres, and soft drinks will be provided. Each session in this series is being submitted for 1.0 hour of HRCI and SHRM credit.

About the Event

September 1, 2022 @ 5:00 - 6:45 PM PST; Fisher Phillips, 4747 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 92121, USA

Session 1 | A STEM Leader’s Playbook on Recruiting Female Employees to Bolster Your Business and Deepen Retention

Speakers | Danielle Moore, Partner @ Fisher Phillips, and Lauren Bushman, Attorney @ Fisher Phillips

This dynamic session will provide company leaders with an actionable playbook for producing programs designed to retain female talent while showcasing the benefits to ramp up, ramp off, and the transitional period surrounding leaves of absence for your female workforce.

Greater representation of women in the workplace makes organizations a better place to work. Providing additional support during maternity and caretaking leave can greatly increase employees’ desire to return to work and remain a valued member of the workforce over the long term.

Danielle Moore is the founder of Fisher Phillips’ Women’s Initiative and Leadership Council and offers firsthand experience developing and implementing programming to support employees during key transitional periods. Lauren Bushman serves on the board of the Lawyers Club of San Diego, whose mission is to advance the status of women in the law and society.

October 13, 2022 @ 5:00 - 6:45 PM PST; Fisher Phillips, 4747 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 92121, USA

Session 2 | Enriching a Company Culture That Retains Female Employees and Drives Performance

Speaker | Tristan Higgins, Founder @ Metaclusive, LLC

There are ample studies and evidence that establish when employees feel safe and included, they’re more productive, and companies post higher earnings. When employees are comfortable at work they take fewer sick days, they’re more engaged, and productivity soars. This dynamic Master Class will teach leaders how to craft and sustain a vibrant culture code where all employees are represented, valued, and accepted.

Tristan Higgins is an internationally recognized speaker on diversity and inclusion. Prior to founding Metaclusive, Tristan served as in-house counsel for Sony Electronics and co-founded Sony’s LGBT employee resource group. She organized Sony’s Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index and their participation in the San Diego Pride Parade & Festival.

November 3, 2022 @ 5:00 - 6:45 PM PST; Fisher Phillips, 4747 Executive Dr, San Diego, CA 92121, USA

Session 3 | You Recruited, You’ve Retained, and Now a…Recession?! How to Keep Your Top Female Talent During Workforce Reductions

Speakers | Danielle Moore, Partner @ Fisher Phillips, and Lauren Bushman, Attorney @ Fisher Phillips

As interest rates rise, supply chain challenges continue, and inflation creeps in, all indications suggest a recession is looming, and companies are considering a reduction in workforce layoffs and cost-cutting measures. This timely session will provide strategic insights and potential impacts on your female workforce while exploring pathways to keep your female talent during a recession.