Hiyaah Power Inc. and its strategic partners are committed to the further development of diversity in the workplace and higher education. Women have a unique story to tell and experiences to share. Corporate environments do not operate at their optimal potential when they fail to include women--from all walks of life-- in management and executive leadership roles.
Niambi Jarvis, CEO of Hiyaah Power, stresses the importance of "bridge mentoring" in helping to close the inclusiveness gap. "It is critical that women who have gained access and success in the corporate arena reach back to lessen the learning curve for those younger women who will follow in their footsteps," states Jarvis. Diversity practices and inclusion processes are the responsibility of every woman in corporate America. If you see areas that are lacking--you are called to speak up. The personal and professional lives of women are depending on you to make a difference.
Barriers to Women's Advancement
|
Women |
Men |
| Lack of mentoring opportunities |
70% |
38% |
| Commitment to personal and family responsibilities |
69% |
53% |
| Exclusion from informal networks of communication |
67% |
25% |
| Lack of women role models |
65% |
35% |
| Failure of senior leadership to assume accountability for women's advancement |
62% |
22% |
| Stereotyping and preconceptions of women's roles and abilities |
61% |
27% |
| Lack of opportunities to take on visible and/or challenging assignments |
54% |
12% |
| Lack of significant general management or line experience |
51% |
47% |
Source: Catalyst Newsletter, July 2001. www.catalystwomen.org
