PowerToFly and Casper present an evening for women in tech

PowerToFly and Casper present an evening for women in tech This event is a great fit for digital product designers, digital product managers, engineering managers and data analysts with at least 5+ years of experience. If you would like an invitation, please email hipowertofly.comPowerToFly has partnered with Casper to present an invite-only evening for women in digital and engineering. Gabriel Flateman, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Casper will kickoff the evening with a keynote address and take questions. There will also be a panel discussion featuring women tech leaders at Casper, including their SVP of Experience and SVP of Marketing Analytics and Data Science. The night will conclude with the opportunity to network with Caspers leaders as well as your peers.Join us on Tuesday, July 31st from 6pm to 8pm at Caspers NYC HQ, located at 230 Park Avenue South, on the 13th floor. Agenda (Subject to Change)600pm - abfertigung Networking over drinks light food620pm - Event Kickoff from PowerToFly625pm - Keynote Address by Gabriel Flateman, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Casper635pm - Panel Discussion featuring women tech leaders from CasperEleanor Morgan, SVP ExperienceKyle Rush, VP EngineeringHairong Crigler, SVP Marketing Analytics and Data Science655pm - Audience QA715pm - Networking ResumesCasper believes that better sleep makes for better living. Their competitive benefits include company equity, a comprehensive 401(k) program, health incentives, unlimited paid time offf and catered lunches. Follow Casper on PowerToFly to learn mora about their open roles.About our Events All RSVPd attendees are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, or age. If you require accommodation to fully participate in this event, please email hipowertofly.com, and we will contact you to discuss your specific needs.Unfortunately, PowerToFly and the company it is holding an even t on behalf of cannot admit outside recruiters to that particular event. Please email hipowertofly.com if you have any questions about this policy.Related Articles Around the Web Casper Mattress Winner of Womans Day Great Value Awards ... Casper How a Mattress in a Box Became a Breakout Brand Fortune One of the biggest challenges in almost all industries today is achieving gender parity. Gender diversity provides huge benefits in the workplace. pWhile some industries have made significant advancements in gender diversity, some industries lag further behind... and the construction industry is well-known for being in the latter category. If someone says, construction workers, youll likely picture a group of men in yellow hard hats analyzing an architects plans or laying bricks on top of a scaffold. And men at work signs only help to reinforce th is image.pThis stereotype is rooted in reality. When was the last time you actually spotted a woman on a construction site? Or hired a female plumber or carpenter? Your answer is most likely never. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statisticsreports that only 3.4% of the total of 8.3 million construction employees are women.pBut the construction industry has a lot more to offer than steel-toed boots and hard hats, and it needs women to help advance the industry in this era of rapid change. Here are 5 reasons why women joining the workforce or looking to make a pivot should consider a career in construction.h21. Fuel Innovation/h2pNot only is diversity the socially and morally right thing to do, but it is also actually an excellent business strategy. pResearch presented in the Harvard Business Reviewshows that diverse teams develop more innovative ideas. This is further supported by a study conducted by Gallupon the performance of gender-diverse teams versus single-gender teams, which fou nd that the difference in backgrounds and perspectives led to better business performance and problem-solving. h22. Capitalize on Demand/h2pThe construction industry is currently experiencing a labor shortage. The industry itself is booming and projected to be one of the fastest-growing industries, with total spending projected to exceed $1.45 trillion in 2023/a. However, most construction companies are unable to meet the rising demand. pAccording to the Associated General Contractors of America/a, more than 80% of contractors are experiencing difficulties filling hourly craft positions that represent the bulk of the construction workforce.pAnd demand isnt limited to individual contributor roles. Given the industry boom, there are a number of open stable and high-paying roles (any project managers out there?) waiting for the right candidateh23. Leadership Opportunities/h2pAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics/a, women compose only 7.7% of the total 1 million managerial positio ns in construction.br/pBut given the highly collaborative nature of construction work, more women in leadership roles would help drive innovation and enhance productivity.Furthermore, as a woman in construction in a leadership position, youd have the unique opportunity to drive change for the industry and make it a more attractive option for other women.h24. High-Income Potential/h2pSalaries for many skilled positions in construction are on the rise, making a construction career a prime choice for women looking for a high-paying job,pThe 2018 Construction Craft Salary Surveyconducted by the National Center for Construction Education and Research revealed that salaries for many skilled craft areas are increasing. Project managers and project supervisors topped the list at $92,523 and $88,355, respectively. The next set of highest-paying jobs include those of combo welders ($71,067), instrumentation technicians ($70,080), pipe welders ($69,222), power line workers ($68,262) and indust rial electricians ($67,269). Of the 32 categories of workers in the survey, 19 positions earned an average salary of $60,000 or higher.h25. Sense of accomplishment/h2p The construction industry can give employees a unique sense of achievement. Yes, the job is stressful and the work can be demanding, but nothing beats the feeling of being able to build something from the ground up. pHow many professionals in other industries can point at a school, a hospital, or a skyscraper and say I helped build that?pThe construction industry has a long way to go in combating gender bias and supporting women in the workforce, but given the current demand for workers, theres no better time to pick up a sledgehammer (figurative or literal) and smash the gender stereotypes plaguing the construction industry.