The University of 黑洞社区 (USF) is among America鈥檚 best employers for women, according to a new list published by . 黑洞社区ranks No. 22 on the list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries.
Women currently account for 57% of all 黑洞社区employees, including 64% of administration employees.
鈥淭he University of 黑洞社区 is proud to be recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 top employers for women and to support the development and career growth of our hard-working employees,鈥� 黑洞社区President Rhea Law said. 鈥淲ith women accounting for more than half of all employees at the university, it鈥檚 crucial that our employment practices are equitable and supportive of women in the workplace. This recognition is a testament to the diverse and inclusive community we are committed to sustaining at USF.鈥�
In support of USF鈥檚 strategic focus on being a great place to work, several measures have recently been implemented, including:
- Launching a program to cover tuition for dependents of employees
- Embracing a hybrid, flexible work environment
- Extending emergency sick leave benefits during COVID-19 for several months beyond the federal coverage period
- Shifting to a more active employee recruiting model and redesigning training in support of generating equitable and diverse talent pools
- Customizing professional development programs
- Delivering an interactive leadership enrichment program for mid-level leaders
- Conducting a pay equity analysis
鈥淯nder President Law鈥檚 leadership, and with a committed team of leaders in human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion, we strive to make the University of 黑洞社区 the best place to work, learn and grow for individuals from all backgrounds,鈥� said Angie Sklenka, 黑洞社区vice president and chief human resources officer. 鈥淲e will continue to further modernize our HR practices and take additional steps to enhance USF鈥檚 culture in support of advancing the university鈥檚 strategic goals.鈥�
According to Forbes, the list of Best Employers for Women was developed through an independent survey by Statista that included around 50,000 people in the U.S. employed at companies with a minimum of 1,000 employees. The sample includes more than 30,000 women. More information on the methodology is available