WOMEN TALENT POOL November 2012

CONTENTS 1.The Women Talent Pool 2.Philosophy 3.Criteria 4.Process 5.Missions Categories 6.What have we done? 7.Examples of mission 8.What do we need? 9.Appendix

THE WOMEN TALENT POOL A concrete action of the “Women on Board” committee A platform for Talented women and SMEs A simple concept: To identify a pool of skilled and professional women (Applicants) whilst at the same time identifying a number of employment opportunities in SMEs in Hong Kong

PHILOSOPHY Helping women in search for part time missions to find opportunities up to their expectations Leveraging the proven experience and track record of professional women to support SMEs in their operations and management process Innovative initiative in the management of women career

A POOL OF TALENTED WOMEN women with a minimum of 7 years professional experience, based in Hong Kong, with a local ID and visa, not currently employed and interested to work on remunerated short to medium-term missions. FOR A POOL OF DEDICATED SME’s Short to medium term missions A large scope of missions CRITERIA

PROCESS 1 Identify potential candidates and missions 2 Pre interview the candidates 3 Pre select missions 4 Select suitable candidates & missions 5 Introduce the candidates to SMEs 6 End of our mission

MISSIONS’CATEGORIES Finance Accountancy Audit Insurance Administration Data management Payroll Executive Assistant Legal Green Business Art Business Back Office Management Sales Management Management General office Management Strategy Consultancy Marketing Communication Web development Business Development Sourcing Distribution Internal restructuration Change management Processes Development Enforcement Plans

WHAT HAVE WE DONE ? So far, the WTP has identified a pool of skilled professional women and has interviewed more than 40 profiles We have already achieved more than 20 SMEs jobs: In a variety of fields: -Mainly Business Development -Web Design -Accounting -Legal and Compliance procedure -Marketing Management -…

MORE THAN 20 SME’s MISSIONS Asia One (Hired at the end) Wheelabrator Classic Fine Food Chez Patrick Karuna NGO The French Chamber (4 missions) The CCE Volcans Les Marchands John Hardy Deco on Demand Quelin Comptes d’Armagnac

WHAT DO WE NEED? Identify more candidates, More job opportunities HOW TO CONTACT US ?

APPENDIX Testimonies

Geraldine FESCHET Asia One. Mission of 3 months, then hired “Arrived in HK in 2007, I have first spent 4 years to enjoy fully my family. When I wanted to find a professional activity again, I contacted the WTP which quickly offered a mission to me, perfectly fitting with my criterias, i.e. in a new sector (in order to develop new competencies) and part-time (to keep a balance with my family life).” TESTIMONY

Nelly Spire Norican. 6 months contract renewed for 6 other months “After 9 years stop to raise my children, follow my husband abroad and eventually dedicate myself to learn chinese, I wanted to have another professional experience but I lacked the almost compulsory networking in Hong Kong in order to find a job. I registered in the WTP in February 2012 where I met women very devoted to this project and had the advantage to get many advice. I have signed last week for a full-time mission that suits me 100% and I’m thrilled. In summary, a great project that deserves to grow. Spread the word!”

TESTIMONY Sonia Pivot. One year contract with Classic Fine Foods “Thanks to the WTP I am starting on Wednesday a one year mission with Classic Fine Food as a Project Manager for implementing SAP. I am thrilled and thank the full team endlessly for your help. Congratulations!”

Missions’ Typology Audit Accounting Insurance Web MarketingCommunication Administration/ Data Management Payroll Finance Executive Assistant Business Development Strategy ManagementConsulting SalesBack Office General Office