Women’s Foodservice Forum Conference Provides
Best Return On Investment In
Current Economy
Conference Provides More Than 50 Unique Educational Development
Sessions
MINNEAPOLIS (12/23/08) – During these tough economic times,
many companies are trying to strike the ever-evasive balance of investing in talent development
while minimizing the financial impact on the bottom line.
This March, the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) is
helping to tip the economic scales in the favor of businesses within the foodservice
industry. For several days, more than 2,000 professionals will gather for WFF’s Annual
Leadership Development Conference at The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center for an
important cause: elevating women leaders.
“This year, our series of educational development
sessions will arm with practical skills and the necessary insights to keep the momentum of their
business going, and in doing so, help steady the course of our industry,” said Linda Pharr, Chair
for WFF.
Consider that companies that hire a gender diverse
workforce realize a 35 percent higher return on investment—which could have broad financial
implications.
“Our educational offerings are developed in
partnership with prestigious academic institutions and accomplished thought-leaders, such as
Simon Mak
, associate director of the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at the SMU Cox
School of Business,” said Pharr.
“Given the positive financial impact women bring
to the company’s for which they work, attending this year’s conference has particular relevance,”
said Laura Liswood, WFF presenter. Liswood serves as secretary general for the Council of Women
World Leaders and is also a senior advisor for Goldman Sachs.
While the educational development session led by
Liswood will concentrate on factors that influence business growth, such as doing business
internationally and cross-culture issues, the conference’s agenda is geared for professionals at
all levels.
In 2009, WFF celebrates 20 years of “Elevating
Women Leaders.” For more information on the 2009 Annual Leadership Development Conference, visit
www.womensfoodserviceforum.com.
About Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF)
The Women’s Foodservice Forum is the
premier leadership development community for collective insights and connections that empower women
in the foodservice industry to envision and achieve their highest potential. With more than 3,700
members from all segments of the foodservice industry, including restaurant operations,
manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting, the WFF is committed to elevating women
leaders. Through highly beneficial keynote addresses and workshops at the Annual Leadership
Development Conference, Executive Women’s Summit, Regional Connect events, mentoring and more, the
WFF provides members with the tools needed to make a positive difference in their careers. For more
information about the WFF, please visit the website www.womensfoodserviceforum.com.
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Source: Catalyst 2004.