We are delighted to share the release of a powerful new research report: From Insight into Action: Advancing Women in Business Leadership in the Midlands
Back in 2022, SimkissGuy Recruitment MD, Rebecca Simkiss, was asked to contribute to the original Women in Business Leadership in the Midlands study, led by the inspirational Dr. Samia M. and Professor Jenni Jones at the University of Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton Business School.
This month, Rebecca was invited to participate once again—this time in the follow-up research, which builds on the original findings with fresh insight and clear, practical recommendations.
✨ Congratulations and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Samia M. and Prof. Jenni Jones for producing such a thoughtful, action-driven report. Rebecca commented “It’s been a privilege to be involved in this important project over the past three years, and I’m incredibly grateful to have had the chance to share my experiences alongside so many brilliant voices from across our region.”
This follow-up report is backed by a 2024 FABBS small grant and explores insights from women leaders and a focus group of male leaders across the Midlands.
The recommendations are clear and compelling:
– Reframe the Midlands as inclusive and future-facing
– Invest in early school outreach to build a diverse pipeline
– Expand leadership development beyond STEM
– Track and promote visible behaviours: sponsorship, allyship, mentoring
📊 The chart shown (taken from the report) highlights where change is happening—and where it’s still slow—across regional, organisational, and individual levels.
This report is open access and free to share. Let’s keep the momentum going and ensure this research drives real action across the Midlands and beyond.
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