Women Opting-Out Now Have A Way Back In!
June 27, 2007
YourOnRamp.com Provides Valuable Resources for Women Re-Entering the Workplace
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2007--
YourOnRamp.com, a free online resource and networking community designed to help professional women navigate career transitions and stay current with developing business and lifestyle trends, launched today in the San Francisco Bay Area. The brainchild of former GAP executive Millie Froeb, and former GATX Managing Director, Catherine Clifford, the company plans to expand to New York, Los Angeles, Boston and Chicago over the next 3 years.
"There is no other resource specifically tailored to women available today where they can get everything they need in one place," comments Clifford. "Women are natural experts at networking and managing the demands of home, family and career, but they are short on time and often put career goals in back of other priorities. YourOnRamp.com provides the social on-line network and back-to-work services women need to build confidence, strengthen networks, and discover new, creative paths to a successful work/life balance."
Despite the success and enormous strides of women in the workplace, there is a disturbing trend of talented, accomplished women dropping out of mainstream careers. According to a recent study approximately 37% of highly qualified women voluntarily leave their careers for some period of time, and 58% of those women take a "scenic route" (a flexible or reduced-hour option). Among those who off-ramp, however, the overwhelming majority (93%) want to return, but face challenges including a loss of confidence, a neglected network, outdated skills, and confusion about how to balance work and life.
YourOnRamp.com offers a unique combination of a job board exchange with professional part-time, full-time and nonprofit postings, a toolkit offering everything from resume and cover letter writing to how to develop an effective elevator pitch, a social network to help women stay current and connected, a newsdesk featuring business articles on current technology, finance and world events, and a lifestyle marketplace, featuring the latest in food, fashion, and books. All presented in a fun, sophisticated format in tune with their busy lives.
Connecting with and learning from others and discovering new opportunities for career fulfillment are the cornerstones of the YourOnRamp.com mission. For more information and/or to register or post a job, visit www.YourOnRamp.com.
