Big Conversation: The Gender Problem (part 1)

Welcome to the first of our Big Conversation series.  We're talking about the biggest topics currently facing procurement and the first one is a massive one.

Why are only 25% of senior leaders in Procurement female? And why are those leaders paid 25% less than their male counterparts in the UK?

Rich talks to Laura Scarfe and Sharon Morris about this, and look at what we can do to change this for the benefit of our organisations.

• 0:01 - Intros
• 2:10 - What the data says about gender diversity at a senior level in procurement
• 2:52 - Why do the panel feel that the gender balance in procurement has been slow to change, especially at the senior level?
• 5:27 - What skills or qualities do women bring to the profession?
• 9:07 - What are the issues that women face more generally in the workplace?
• 13:02 - How can organisations create a more inclusive and supportive environment for women to excel in procurement and reach leadership roles?
• 17:36 - How can men help?
• 21:56 - What initiatives are you working on that aim to advance the cause of women in procurement leadership?
• 25:35 - What mentorship or networking opportunities have you found to be particularly beneficial for women looking to advance their careers in Procurement?
• 28:07 - What would you say the future looks like for Procurement, especially in relation to more diverse teams?
• 31:59 - Good books or resources for those wanting to find out more
• 34:37 - Where can people find you or contact you?