Women Employed’s Virtual Luncheon Convened Leaders from Across Sectors to Discuss COVID Impacts on Economy and Working Women

More than 600 people from Chicagoland and beyond gathered virtually for The Working Lunch, Women Employed’s (WE) signature event that welcomed leaders from across sectors to discuss how COVID is impacting the economy and working women.

HR Technology News: TecHRseries Interview with Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, CMO at SkillSoft

“As millions of women head to the frontlines during this crisis as essential workers, the need for better protections for working women has never been more urgent,” said Cherita Ellens, CEO of Women Employed. “That’s why this year’s event went virtual. To bring together area experts and leaders to ensure that when we emerge from this crisis, we don’t go back to the status quo, but come out better, stronger, more equitable and just.”

WE’s first-ever virtual luncheon convened experts from education, labor, policy research, corporate, and philanthropy for panel discussions on the fundamental changes that COVID will make in our economy and how we work, and what we must to do to ensure an equitable and just future for working women and families.

HR Technology News: TecHRseries Interview with Saray Ben-Meir, Chief of Staff at SQream

The first panel, moderated by Cherita Ellens, focused on the local economy and the future of work, and the impact COVID has had on our most vulnerable. Panelists included Greg Kelley, President, SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana Missouri & KansasJill Gigstad, Midwest Researcher, Illinois Economic Policy Institute; and Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago.

The second panel, moderated by Connie Lindsey, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility for Northern Trust, focused on what companies can to do ensure that women and families are protected, supported, and aren’t left behind. Panelists included Amy Mason, Manager, Account Solutions, Pharmacy Commercial Market Development, Walgreen Co.; Diana Sharpe, Vice President, Economic & Workforce Development, ComEd; Julia Stasch, Immediate Past President, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation; and Monserrat Moreno, Agency Marketing Manager, Global Business Marketing, Facebook.

HR Technology News: TecHRseries Interview with Carlo Fidanza, Chief People Officer at Accedian

Write into psen@itechseries.com to learn more about our exclusive editorial packages and programs.

Business MarketingComEdeconomyHR TechnologyNEWSWomen Employed
Comments (0)
Add Comment