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Harvey NashA Champion for Gender Diversity

What’s InsideOpening Message 3The Gender Diversity Challenge 4Our Mission 5Our Diversity Initiatives 6A Global Network 10Facilitating Change 12Accelerating Gender Diversity 14U.S. Ambassadors 15

Women comprise 46.8% of the U.S. labor force and just 5.2% are CEOs and 16.9% hold board seats.www.catalyst.org

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Championing the Advancement of WomenThe World Economic Forum has registered an alarming imbalance in the representation of women in the global workforce—especially in leadership roles—concluding that economic equality for women is eight decades away. With women comprising half of the potential human capital available in any economy, efficient use of this talent pool is a key driver of competitiveness. As an expert on global workforce issues, Harvey Nash Group is committed to taking an active role in accelerating diversity in the global workforce. It is especially interested in executive leadership roles for women at the board level as well as in the technology profession overall, which is a critical contributor to global growth.

As a leader in IT recruitment in the U.S., Harvey Nash is a champion for the advancement of women in technology. Despite a sustained IT talent shortage, there continue to be too few women in IT today and even fewer currently in or on track to leadership roles. This is detrimental both to the profession and to the organizations Harvey Nash serves.

As a company that focuses on the technology profession, we have a special passion for ensuring equality of representation in the ranks. This is manifested in our active support and participation in special interest groups and activities that encourage women to join and excel in IT.

We are extremely proud to support today's tech talent (and encourage tomorrow's) through our commitment to fostering increased diversity in technology. We invite you to explore this issue and pathways to resolution with us in the pages that follow.

Bob MianoCEO & PresidentHarvey Nash USAPAC

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Why Diversity is a ChallengeWhile larger organizations may have diversity policies, there is a big difference between policy and successful action. Some companies are often hindered by structures and cultures that make gender equality more difficult; others simply don't have enough women at entry level. Added to that, women often have a different approach to career planning and career expectations.

Why Diversity MattersDiverse leadership teams have been proven to make better decisions. They balance risk more effectively, are more creative, are more in touch with their customer base and are able to achieve consensus decisions more quickly.

Moreover, in a world where there is an increasing demand for high-performing people, women are a relatively untapped pool of talent. Organizations and countries that are able to tap into this pool potentially have a competitive edge while ensuring that their workforce truly reflects their customers and the communities they serve.

The Diversity Challenge & Our Mission for Change


Our MissionHelp businesses build diverse teams On a global basis, Harvey Nash works with clients to connect them with exceptional talent, resulting in better-balanced shortlists. We use the knowledge and experience we have gained to provide detailed, practical advice to help our clients build a more diverse workforce.

Help women grow in their careers Through networking events, coaching, mentoring and peer-to-peer support, we actively help women advance their careers, especially in IT, where we also work to attract young women to the technology profession. Where appropriate, we provide access to unique career opportunities via the Harvey Nash Board Practice and other sources.

Lead the debate on diversityThrough our global research efforts and thought leadership, Harvey Nash has a voice in the diversity debate. We play an active role in promoting diversity, developing a gender-balanced pipeline for the future, and in some countries, even shaping legislation designed to ensure equity and fairness in the workforce.

The Alarming RealitiesOnly 38% of professional women think they will rise to a more senior position with their current employer. Source: LinkedIn and Citi 2013 Today's Professional Woman Report

59% of women in technology roles in the U.S. believe there is a management bias that favors men, and just 23% of men agree. Source: Harvey Nash Technology Survey 2015

75% of women who ask for a raise receive a salary increase yet only 1 in 4 women ask for one. Source: LinkedIn and Citi 2013 Today's Professional Woman Report

Despite some improvement in the number of women entering the technology profession, the gender pay gap remains significant. In the U.S., men earn nearly 17% more than women in similar roles. Source: Harvey Nash Technology Survey 2015

41% of Gen X women (33 to 48 years old) would like to be boss/top manager someday. That's compared to 58% of Gen X men. Source: Pew Research Center, On Pay Gap, Millennial Women Near Parity – For Now

A Global Network of Diversity Initiatives


AspireLaunched in partnership with Inspire, Aspire is a global network for senior-level executive women who have aspirations to be the board leaders of the future. Through our mentoring initiative with Inspire members and our thought leadership and events program, we help women take the next step in their careers.

InspireEstablished in 2008, Inspire is a unique business forum where senior board-level women, CEOs, non-executive directors and chairs share and exchange ideas and experiences with their peers. Inspire currently connects more than 4,000 like-minded individuals and stretches from the U.S. to Europe to Asia. Each year Inspire hosts events in each of its global locations.

Women’s Directorship ProgrammeFounded by Harvey Nash Group, in partnership with the University of Hong Kong, the Women’s Directorship Programme is the world’s first certificated, internationally focused, cross-industry, board preparedness program, exclusively for women. Through a comprehensive combination of lectures, interactive sessions, leadership exercises and input from senior business leaders, the Women’s Directorship Programme addresses current and contemporary issues in the workplace, across industries and geographies, helping women to be more effective at managing boards and increasing the pool of board-ready women executives.


A Global Network of Diversity Initiatives


Women in Technology Harvey Nash’s Women in Technology is a community of women in the IT profession that networks across the U.S., UK and Europe, promoting technology careers throughout the company’s talent pipeline, with activities that range from talking at schools to mentoring aspirant and established technology leaders.

Executive Women in IT Networking GroupFounded in 2005 in collaboration with ClearEdge Marketing and McCann Partners, the Chicago-based Executive Women in IT Networking Group aspires to build strong female leaders to support and influence the IT community. It has established a growing database of more than 350 women serving in IT leadership positions, who meet quarterly to discuss the challenges they face with a peer group that can help provide solutions.

Attract. Retain. Advance. (ARA) During the evolution of the Executive Women in IT Networking Group, a need was identified for similar support aimed at up and coming women technology professionals. Together with other leading women in technology across Chicago, ARA’s goal is to Attract, Retain and Advance women in the technology profession. Through a series of programs and events, including a mentoring program, ARA has seen tremendous growth since its inception in 2013, with expansion to Seattle, New York City and Houston, and Silicon Valley launching in 2015.

Tech Women of TomorrowWith programs in place to support women who have already begun, or in some cases, advanced their technology careers, we recognized a need to support young women who are still figuring out how to start careers in technology. With that need in mind, Tech Women of Tomorrow was launched. Through a series of programs, Harvey Nash helps high school and college women pursue areas of interest that lead to technology careers that leverage their expertise in math, science and computer programming.


15ARA events held across 4 cities – Chicago, New York, Seattle and Houston – since its inception in 2013, and doubling its line-up in just one year with an additional 20 events planned for 2015

1,500registrants at ARA events in 2013 and 2014

110people matched in mentoring relationships through the ARA program

2,200+Executive Women in IT Networking Group and ARA participants staying engaged through social connections

A Global Network

2005Executive Women in IT Networking Group Established In collaboration with ClearEdge Marketing and McCann Partners, Harvey Nash hosts quarterly meetings with women in senior IT roles to foster career support and mentoring.

2008Inspire is BornCarol Rosati, Founder of Inspire and Director at Harvey Nash, attends a CEO networking event. Looking around and seeing that she is the only woman, Inspire is born.

2009Inspire's First StepInspire establishes its first chapter in London hosting twice yearly events.

Timeline2010Inspire Grows InternationallyInspire establishes a chapter in New York and begins making connections on the West Coast/Silicon Valley. Yearly events are subsequently established in these markets.


2008the year Inspire was born.We are now one of theworld’s longest-establishedinternational cross-sectornetworks for senior business women

4,500members across eightcountries: the UK, U.S.,Sweden, Finland, Norway,France, Hong Kong andAustralia

25%the proportion of womenwho took part in our inauguralWomen’s DirectorshipProgramme and werepromoted within a year

25% - 50% the average proportion ofwomen on Harvey Nash’ssenior executive shortlists

A Global Network

2013Women's Initiatives go GlobalBorn out of the Executive Women in IT Networking group and the need for career support and mentoring for up-and-coming women in IT, ARA - which stands for Attract, Retain and Advance - is created in Chicago.

Working in partnership with the University of Hong Kong, Harvey Nash launches the Women's Directorship Programme, the world's first accredited international program to help women achieve board positions.

Inspire chapters are launched in Sweden, Finland, France and Australia.

2014A Year of MilestonesWomen in Technology networks established in the UK and U.S.

ARA establishes groups in New York and Seattle, and begins plans for growing into the Silicon Valley and Houston.

Inspire launches new chapters in Vietnam and Tokyo.

The Executive Women in IT Networking group doubles its memberships to more than 300.

2011Aspire is CreatedThe subsidiary network, Aspire, is developed and launched to reach out to the female leaders for tomorrow and help create a sustainable pipeline of future board members. Events are held in London and New York.

Facilitating ChangeHarvey Nash's initiatives from Inspire to ARA are proving to be a strong voice in the gender diversity debate. Besides facilitating networking, events, mentoring and social connections, Harvey Nash conducts regular research and thought-provoking reports aimed at showcasing gender diversity insights.

Through Inspire, Harvey Nash is contributing to and helping shape future legislation by working with government bodies and the EU in Brussels as well as House of Lords in the UK.

Harvey Nash's gender diversity ambassadors are regular contributors in social media and online forums, and serve as commentators in national and trade publications.


Gender Diversity Insights Through Proprietary Thought Leadership:

Resources for Business and Trade Publications on Gender Diversity Issues:

Accelerating Gender DiversityAs leaders continue to search for ways to balance growth aspirations with talent challenges, women represent a largely untapped solution with significant potential to alter the future. Bringing a different perspective to business strategy, women offer a more collaborative approach to problem solving. They are active listeners and probe issues with a unique set of questions. Research abounds on the positive impact of women on business prosperity. Organizations that embrace gender diversity at the executive and board levels are more successful than companies with C-suites composed solely of men. With only 5.2% of U.S. Fortune 500 companies led by women CEOs, according to Catalyst.org, it’s clearly past time for new approaches.

All this is equally true for the technology profession, where a sustained skills shortage is impacting the ability of organizations to innovate and grow. Greater participation of women in the field can help narrow that skills gap. Accomplishing this requires a concerted effort by employers, educators and professional organizations.

Knowing that the most enduring organizational changes are led from the top, the active support and participation of C-level leaders is critical to advancing the role of women. Any progress that is made will require visionary leadership and a strong statement that the organization values diversity. These must be followed through with initiatives designed to provide women with the knowledge and tools they will need to fulfill their potential. For example:

u Mentoring programs for young women

u Succession planning that focuses on advancing women into leadership roles

u Targeted internships

In addition, programs that ensure everyone in the organization understands the value of diversity should be part of any comprehensive commitment to a balanced workforce. For instance:

u Gender bias training

u Diversity training for managers

u Changes in the interview process, both the questions that are asked and the people asking the questions of job and promotion candidates

While only 7% of CIOs are female today, the Harvey Nash 2014 CIO Survey predicts that CIOs of the future are twice as likely to be female as women make greater inroads in the leadership ranks. Programs, such as those initiated and supported by Harvey Nash, will help drive that change as we continue to move toward closing the IT talent gap, because greater balance in the technology profession is good for the workforce and good for business.


U.S. Ambassadorsof Diversity

Eastern Region:

Anna FrazzettoSVP and MD of International Technology Solutions at Harvey Nash

[email protected]

(U.S.): +1 201.914.2388 u (AUS): +61 2 8005 0914 u @annafrazzetto

Central Region:

Jane Gilligan HamnerVP of Business Development at Harvey Nash and

Co-Founder at ARA – IT Women’s Networking Platform

[email protected]

(U.S.): +1 312.229.1875 u @janegilligan

Mountain Region:

Vanessa MorrisonDirector of National Sales and Supplier Diversity at Harvey Nash

[email protected]

(U.S.): +1 720.431.8944 u @vmorrisonhn

Western Region:

Molly KaneSeattle Market Director at Harvey Nash

[email protected]

(U.S.): +1 206.832.0374 u @mollykane12

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