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Maternity Leave and Beyond: Insights from the Women Automotive Network Panel

Women Automotive Network

We see women at Walmart five days after giving birththis shouldnt be normal." Right now, 60% of women in the U.S. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE __ WOMEN AUTOMOTIVE NETWORK Women Automotive Network is the only global community dedicated to empowering women in the automotive industry. Statistics back this disparity.

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Accelerating Action: Key Takeaways from Women Automotive Network’s International Women’s Day Event

Women Automotive Network

This International Womens Day, the Women Automotive Network brought together industry leaders, Employee Resource Group (ERG) champions, and aspiring professionals to celebrate progress and drive meaningful change. Oxana Grishina, named Mentor of the Year at Women Automotive Network, emphasised that mentorship is not a one-way street.

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Stop Trying to Fix Women, Leverage Allies Instead - Feature article by Julie Kratz

Women Automotive Network

Telling women to "forget they're women" and act like men is not only unrealistic, it's counterproductive. Despite women outperforming men in education, we still see a stark disparity in leadership positions. oReach a critical mass of 30% or more women in leadership positions, to create true change.

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Leadership Insights from Barbara Bergmeier – The Power of Mentorship in Automotive Leadership

Women Automotive Network

Initially hesitant about women-only mentorship initiatives, she soon recognised their value in male-dominated industries. Barbara highlighted how structured programs at JLR, like the Orbit Project , focus on mentoring underrepresented groups such as Black, American, and Caribbean women, helping them rise to leadership positions.

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Car Pros CFO Shirley Jones Receives 2024 Women in Retail Award

Dealer World

Auto industry honorees were recognized at Cherokee Media Group’s Used Car Week RENTON, WA – December 3, 2024 – Car Pros Automotive Group, a leading automotive sales and service group, announced today that CFO Shirley Jones was honored with a 2024 “Women in Retail” award from Cherokee Media Group.

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Sharing Insights: Women in Automotive

Motor Trader

Motor Trader caught up with four high profile women in automotive and got their take on the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. The motor sector offers a diverse range of career options and women are playing prominent roles at the top of the profession. We have done a lot of work to draw women to the business.

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Congratulations to Georgina Fernandez, OES Sales Coordinator at Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems, Our January Member of the Month! 🎉👏

Women Automotive Network

I am passionate about championing women in the industry and creating opportunities for future generations to thrive. I vowed never to let anyone feel the way that non-constructive criticism made me feel, and I invite other women to rise together, fostering an environment of compassion and growth.

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