We were delighted to interview one of our team members, Sharon, in relation to International Women’s Day and the theme of the year which is #AccelerateAction
What challenges do female healthcare workers still face in their careers today and how can we take action to address them?
In my experience we have an equal number of females working within healthcare industry in Ireland .
What role do healthcare staffing agencies play in supporting female healthcare workers in their careers?
Having a good agency makes the world of difference, I work with agency for 2 reasons:
Quite simply put, we need more healthcare workers.
Agency affords me a work life balance that I didn’t get working directly with and employer.
What advice would you give to female healthcare workers looking to progress in their careers?
Upskill at every opportunity. Don’t be afraid to ask and believe in yourself
Can you share a success story of a female healthcare worker who has inspired you?
I have worked with many great women over the years and unfortunately some left the profession altogether - let’s make that a change for the future. Healthcare is a calling and the system can burn you out make you forget why you choose this path in the first place, be kind.
What’s one action we can all take today to help accelerate change for women in the healthcare industry?
Male or female - the job is the job - equal opportunities for all.
