Hiring Women Isn't About Lowering the Bar. It's About Widening the Door.

Make these different sections?

Why Hire Women? – The business case, research, and success stories.

Recruit Women – Job descriptions, outreach, recruiting materials, interview guides.

Prepare Your Workplace – PPE, facilities, policies, and culture.

Retain & Develop Women – Onboarding, mentoring, career growth, and leadership resources.

Measure Your Progress – Employer scorecard, recognition program, and downloadable toolkits.

Writing Better Job Descriptions

Downloads:

• Inclusive language checklist
• Sample job descriptions
• Words to avoid
• "Do you really need this requirement?" checklist

Recruiting Toolkit

Provide:

• Social media graphics
• Recruiting flyer templates
• Career fair booth ideas
• "Bring a Friend" referral campaign
• High school outreach ideas
• Community college recruiting guide
• Trade school partnership guide

Interview Guide

• Questions to ask
• Questions NOT to ask
• How to reduce unconscious bias
• Sample interview scorecard

Is Your Workplace Ready?

Self-assessment:

Bathroom access

PPE available in women's sizes

Locker rooms

Uniforms

Maternity policies

Harassment policy

Job site culture

Leadership commitment

Equipment sizing

Facilities

PPE Guide

Where to buy women's:

Harnesses

Gloves

Safety vests

Boots

Shirts

Rain gear

Hard hats

Maybe even vendor discounts someday?

Job site Best Practices

Simple tips:

Respectful language

Proper facilities

Inclusive training

Safety

Mentoring

Handling complaints

Creating psychological safety

Retention Resources

Hiring is only Step 1.

Keeping women is where companies struggle.

Downloads:

90-day onboarding plan

First-year mentoring guide

Career pathway template

Stay interview questions

Recognition ideas

Promotion planning