TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose–This article's aim is to describe how strategic outsourcing and energy‐services company Mitie Group plc is helping more women to reach senior executive posts.Design/methodology/approach–The measures the company has taken are described as well as some of the results they have achieved.Findings–The article highlights measures including: a program to encourage women to return to work and develop their careers after taking maternity leave; a maternity‐coaching program to help to retain senior female talent; flexible working hours and a flexible‐leave system; home working and a compressed working‐fortnight option; child‐care vouchers; additional annual‐leave purchase schemes; a diversity week; a mentoring program for female rising stars; and a twice‐yearly employee forum at which gender achievements, progress and initiatives are discussed.Practical implications–It is explained that the Mitie chief executive, the first Asian woman to head a FTSE 250 company, has set up and remains involved in a mentoring circle for black, Asian and minority‐ethnic women.Social implications–The article points up the importance to society of ensuring that women enjoy equal opportunities in the workplace.Originality/value–The article discusses a company that places huge importance on attracting and retaining female talent while delivering a supportive and inclusive environment for all its people.
VL  - 20
IS  - 7
SN  - 0967-0734
DO  - 10.1108/09670731211270275
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/09670731211270275
PY  - 2012
Y1  - 2012/01/01
TI  - Mitie made mighty by a woman at the top: Diversity pays rich dividends for outsourcing specialist
T2  - Human Resource Management International Digest
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 29
EP  - 31
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -