At Girls Out Loud we believe creating a sustainable female talent pipeline starts early and it is the responsibility of us all, including businesses to motivate and inspire young girls by introducing them to real female role models making their way in the corporate world. Young women need to meet these women; be inspired by these women and this is the core philosophy of our work with corporate UK.
However, it is not a one-way street. The women who step up to engage in our work and the businesses who invest in our work also gain huge advantages.
The UK faces a critical shortage of female leadership across all sectors and it is costing all of us, £150 billion to be precise in additional GDP and 25% higher profitability by failing to achieve gender parity.
It may surprise you to know that not all girls have aspirations. Even after 100 years of liberation and continued campaigning for equality, not all girls want careers or even believe they can make this happen; not all girls think it is possible to have a career and a family and very few girls know the extent of opportunities out there waiting for them to put their hand up and say YES!
It is our job to educate, inform and inspire them to step up, believe in themselves and walk tall with confidence, self-respect and purpose.
ARE YOU IN?
Our 16-year journey working with UK business has taught us that you may need more than motivation to do the right thing, you need the metrics right?
Fundamental to making this a reality and ensuring the talent pipeline does not dry up is harnessing the stories and achievements of the thousands of top female role models out there, making their way in the corporate/business world. They can help unlock the potential in our young, as real stories matter and have the power to shift limiting beliefs and expand social mobility way beyond expectations.
At Girls Out Loud all our programmes harness the power of real role models and we are constantly looking for ways to engage the corporate sector in our mission, a mission that is as important to us all – raising the aspirations of the next generation. What could be more important to the continued prosperity of our economy?
Our school events, Role Model Relay and Big Sister programmes are perfect opportunities for corporate partnerships in terms of nominating volunteers and sponsoring female employees to step up to become mentors.
The Big Sister programme – Proven ROI for Employee Engagement and retention
We provide life-changing mentoring to 12–14-year-old middle girls who are often invisible and at risk of being overlooked. These girls are the hidden talent niche we all need to recognise.
But this isn’t just about helping girls rise. It’s about helping your women rise too.
Girls Out Loud offers a unique dual-impact model: one that empowers the next generation of women, while also elevating the leadership potential of the women in your organisation.
Your investment is £1500 per mentor, YOUR RETURN?
Moreover, mentoring relationships spark innovation through:
THE BOTTOM LINE
Each retained employee saves your business £3-8k in recruitment costs alone. And the average leadership training course is around £3500 so the Big Sister packs a punch for a far more reasonable investment.
“Girls Out Loud has been a brilliant partnership as it has allowed us to engage with the community whilst developing the talent within our organisation. We have found that colleagues who have been on the program have benefitted from a strong sense of purpose. The Big Sisters who have come back into the organisation at the end of the program have all reported an increased sense of confidence, there have even been some Big Sisters who have described the program as life changing. Knowing you are increasing the confidence of a teenage girl as well as developing the women in the organization makes this program a win-win partnership which Pladis is proud to be part of. ”
Nicola Whiteford, Pladis
Getting involved in our Big Sister programme makes good business sense and the perfect driver for any ESG strategy. This is more than community outreach — this is legacy work.
By partnering with Girls Out Loud, you position your brand as a trailblazer for gender equity, youth empowerment and social transformation. The returns? Visible. Valuable. And vital.
Furthermore our clients tell us our work helps them to:
So why not Join a network of companies, industry leaders and influencers who subscribe to social impact and talent management strategies and future proofing the female talent pipeline including Enterprise Mobility, Kids Planet, Randstad, Stanmore Insurance, Pladis, Cadent Gas to name a few.
“Our mentors return with a clear focus and ambition to drive change and support their teams. There’s a ripple effect of support and empowerment across our organisation.”
Chris Buckley, Group HR Manager, Enterprise Mobility
“Big Sisters learn how to navigate challenging conversations, reflect, reassess what is important… I personally found it so rewarding I didn’t want it to end.”
Emma Gallagher, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager, BeyondTrust
To find more click here BIG SISTER and to apply for a place on the next programme in your area click here
To talk to Jane about supporting this programme via your CSR programme or inviting Jane to talk to your internal gender and/or diversity & inclusion networks about supporting our work please contact Jane direct on jane@girlsoutloud.org.uk
To watch more Big and Little Sister videos visit our Greatest Hits page on our YouTube channel here.
Low Cost. High Impact.
Just £1,500 per Big Sister covers:
This is a proven, cost-effective investment in your people, your brand, and your community.
Moreover a £1500 investment, reduces recruitment and retention costs, is a measurable leadership development opportunity and offers quantifiable social impact that drives brand differentiation and ESG credentials
What’s not to love??
Let’s Lead the Change – Together
“You can’t help a teenage girl find her voice unless you’ve found yours. Mentoring challenges you to walk the walk – it’s leadership in action.”
Sharon Gallimore, Stanmore Insurance
The most successful businesses invest early in the talent pipeline. Here’s your opportunity to do just that.
Next Steps:
30-minute call/Teams with Founder Jane Kenyon MBE to discuss your specific business objectives
Start with 5-10 Big Sisters to demonstrate ROI before scaling
to outline the wider options on engaging and collaborating with our brand equity and purpose
Just complete the contact form stating what you need today
Together let’s invest in the next generation of women and the women who lead them
“Randstad & Girls Out Loud have worked together for several years and share a passion for helping girls and young women to gain access to opportunities that will fulfil their potential. Female leaders in Randstad have the opportunity to train as mentors and become ‘Big Sisters’, going on to meet, mentor and coach teenage girls.
An unintended benefit experienced by our ‘Big Sisters’ is that mentoring can often feel like a mutual experience, fulfilling and satisfying on both sides. Our ‘Big Sisters’ have developed empathy skills that have helped them grow in their leadership careers in Randstad too. Randstad is incredibly proud to be part of this journey.”
Sadie Besley, Divisional Managing Director – Professional Talent Solutions UK & I, Randstad
To watch more Big and Little Sister videos visit our Greatest Hits page on our YouTube channel here.
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