In this issue of Amplify, Chandra Severin talks about the stereotypes associated with administrative work
Chandra Severin has been the Executive Assisant to the CEO and Publisher of The Globe and Mail, Phillip Crawley , for the past seven years.This is why having a champion, or sponsor, in the workplace is so important for women – and something everyone should feel an equal responsibility for. This is especially the case, I would argue, for women who occupy what are seen as traditionally “female” jobs in administration or similar roles.
Thankfully, there are also encouraging signs of broader change on the horizon. Many organizations are now offering programs and training that help lift women up and give them access to the resources they need to advance. Programs like the #IAmRemarkable workshop founded by Google strive to empower women and underrepresented groups in learning the art of self-promotion .
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