Leveraging a women's network to attract, develop and retain high potential female talent

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to describe the benefits of delivering a strategically driven women's network that encourages a pipeline of female talent.

Design/methodology/approach

A case study illustrates a strategy for employee engagement with talent development and retention.

Findings

The paper presents practical case study evidence that links a strategic company affinity network and its commitment to developing high potential women.

Originality/value

The paper outlines in practical terms how a diverse talent strategy can be developed that is fundamentally based deep in the business strategy. It demonstrates several practical approaches that companies can take to align the objectives of their women's networks with their HR talent strategy.

Citation

Joseph, C. (2013), "Leveraging a women's network to attract, develop and retain high potential female talent", Strategic HR Review, Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 132-137. https://doi.org/10.1108/14754391311324480