A tight labor market and the Me Too movement are factors that have prompted changes for this year’s Women in Leadership luncheon.
In each of the past four years, the highlight of the event has been presentation of awards to four local businesswomen. But such honors will not be presented during the May 11 event, said Cindy Frey, president of the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce.
Instead, the chamber-sponsored luncheon — which begins at 11:30 a.m. at The Commons in downtown Columbus — will feature a panel discussion regarding workplace culture intended to promote environments in which all people can be successful, Frey said.
Topics are expected to include talent attraction, talent development, benefits and organizational leadership, according to the chamber.
“This is not an event just for women,” Frey said. “It’s for people who want their businesses to be better and their employees to succeed.”
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