Top 50 companies women want to work in and why

The 2008 Where Woment Want to Work shows that the larger organisations are starting to adapt their recruitment and selection and people management strategies to attract and retain female talent.  The purpose of the guide is to provide a reliable reference for women seeking to choose the right employer.

One of the big trends this year is the range of avenues being used by employers to find female talent – from rock climbing communities to teacher organisations as both attract large numbers of intelligent and talented women.  It is refreshing to notice the increase in female friendly benefits such as progressive maternity policies, flexible working and support networks.  A lot of work has been done by the top 50 on articulating their employer brand.  By moving away from the corporate line they are able to explain "what's in it for you." 

It is great to see a list of companies fighting hard to compete for the top awards – they are the companies that will survive the downturn with the best people in place as they recognise that the war for talent continues depite the economic climate.

Recrion is a People Management Specialist that works with organisations to attract and retain top talent.  Visit www.recrion.co.uk or call 01780 484910 for more information on how we can enhance your employer brand.