Business Book Awards 2023 Finalist

'Read this and be the change that's needed' Prof Helen Pankhurst CBE

'Here, at last, is a book that aims to change the narrative and fix the system. Every boss should have a copy.' Kate Bassett, Financial Times

'Joy clearly articulates the benefits of diversity and the systemic reasons it has proven elusive, but this book's power lies in its tangible and practical solutions.' Nathan Coe, CEO, Auto Trader Group Plc

Struggling to find ways to retain and reward women and meet your diversity targets?
Wondering why your female-led diversity initiatives are not working?

Don't Fix Women reveals how achieving gender balance at work isn't about 'fixing' the women, it's about changing the system. Packed with simple, practical recommendations, this book provides a route-map to improve gender equality in your organization, develop a truly diverse, modern leadership culture, and reap the rewards that this brings.
Be informed: Learn from over 100 senior business leaders and CEOs about what they are doing to accelerate progress towards gender equality.
Be ahead of the game: Access research data, new tools and frameworks for your leadership kitbag.
Be the change: Discover practical actions to help you make change happen in your organization today.

As a 'curator of confidence', and with over 70 articles published on Forbes.com, Joy Burnford has inspired thousands of women across the globe to find their confidence. But this is only one side of the equation. Her research makes it clear that making women more confident isn't enough: we also need to change the organizations they work for to clear the path for true gender equality.

About the Author

Joy Burnford is a gender equality trailblazer, author of 'Don't Fix Women: The practical path to gender equality at work' and Founder & CEO of Encompass Equality. With over 25 years' experience as a business leader, non-exec director, podcast host and speaker, she supports organizations to navigate a path to gender equality through research, consulting, coaching and leadership programs. As host of 'The Confidence Conversation' podcast and contributor of over 70 articles on Forbes.com, Joy has interviewed hundreds of senior business leaders, board members, CEOs, authors and experts, and has been cited in national, business and HR press on how to drive forward strategies for the retention of women in the workplace. Find out more at www.dontfixwomen.com and connect with Joy on LinkedIn at @Joy Burnford

Reviews

This book is exactly what it says it is: a very practical guide to the structural issues in workplaces and society that have blocked women's progress and a toolkit with ideas for fixing them.

* Financial Times *


Awards
Short-listed for British Book Awards 2023.



Book Information
ISBN 9781788603102
Author Joy Burnford
Format Paperback
Page Count 266
Imprint Practical Inspiration Publishing
Publisher Practical Inspiration Publishing
Weight(grams) 350g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 14mm