“What we’re really looking for is a nice looking female to sell for us.”

Huh?

Didn’t that kind of hiring go out with the collapse of Pan Am?

Apparently not – since a business owner just said that to me.

“Sex and the working girl” was cited in a recent synergize! survey as one of several challenges that women in the workforce face that men do not face. Others high on the list included work / life balance (number one at 34% of respondents), being taken seriously, pay inequities and gender stereotypes.

synergize! is excited to launch The Women’s Center to help women in the workforce deal with these unique challenges. (I mean, c’mon … can you imagine somebody saying, “What we’re really looking for is a nice looking guy who can sell for us.”)

Ummmm … I don’t think so.

The Women’s Center consists of programs designed for women to help them develop their potential, deal with their unique challenges and enjoy the support of other women in the process.  On August 23rd we will introduce the following programs and services:

  1. Peer Accountability Groups
  2. Individual one-on-one coaching
  3. The Kee to Your Future Mentor Program (a partnership with the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which will be officially launched at the October 6, 2011, Professional Women’s Forum)
  4. Our four steps to success process to develop stellar employees

Please be our guest for lunch on the 23rd to learn more about these exciting programs.  Or, if you’re not close enough to come for lunch, I hope you’ll contact us to learn how The Women’s Center can be a resource for you or for the women on your team.

  • August 23, 2011
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • FREE lunch
  • The Hampton Inn, Greenfield Road, Lancaster, PA

The event is free but you must register to attend.  Just contact us and we’ll add you to the list!

Meanwhile … I think I’ll go look for a nice looking guy to sell for me ...