045: Finding shared values: The Key to Career Progression with Lorraine Harfitt

Summary This episode is sponsored by Arthur Recruitment. Lorraine Harfitt, shares her journey in the insurance industry and discusses significant topics such as career progression, retention, and gender inclusivity. She highlights the importance of finding shared values within an organisation and the value of recognising individual contributions beyond gender. Lorraine delves into the necessity of open conversations and workplace flexibility, particularly for women mid-career. She highlights the value of diversity for businesses and suggests that promoting internal role models and allies can help close the gender gap. Takeaways Finding shared values in an organisation is crucial for career progression and job satisfaction. Open conversations and flexibility in the workplace are essential, especially for women mid-career. Diversity is a valuable asset for businesses, and promoting role models and allies internally can help close the gender gap. The insurance industry has made progress in terms of gender inclusivity, but there is still work to be done. Sound Bites "Coming up to London was definitely a big turning point." "A gender-inclusive culture values individuals for their contributions, not their gender." "The best time to look for a job is when you have a job." "Diversity is a good thing for businesses and promotes innovation." Resources: Discover the 100 Women In Insurance Collective dedicated to connecting women in insurance: www.100womenininsurance.com/collective. Episode 032 with Gemma Lines - Top Networking Tips for Saving Time and Maximising Your Connections About the sponsor Are you ready to take your insurance career or business to the next level? Meet Arthur, your trusted insurance search and recruitment partner. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, Arthur specialises in connecting top talent with the biggest names in insurance. They can help you with your next career step or offer dynamic hiring solutions to help you achieve lasting success. Discover how Arthur can take your career or business to the next level at arthur.co.uk or call 0203 5877 234. About the Host: Connect with Sandra on LinkedIn and explore more insights: Sandra’s LinkedIn