Michael Butts, CEO of Burtch Works (L) and Margot Gerritsen, Executive Director of WiDS
Ford and Klaviyo are amongst the inaugural companies registered for UpLink, an innovative career advocacy platform jointly developed by WiDS and Burtch Works to boost women’s representation in Data Science and AI to 30% by 2030.
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Women in Data Science Worldwide, a leading global nonprofit based in California, announces they have partnered with Burtch Works, a leading talent solutions company specializing in Data Science, AI, and Engineering, to improve recruiting and hiring experiences for women in technical roles.
Shared Vision and Goals
This collaboration marks a significant stride towards a shared vision of leveling the playing field and empowering women to reach their full potential in data science, analytics, and AI. The organizations share the ambitious goal of achieving 30% representation in education, innovation, and leadership in the field by 2030.
The partnership between Burtch Works and WiDS is more than an alliance. It is a shared mission to build a world that works better, for everyone. By joining forces, these two organizations aim to break barriers and create equal opportunities for women across the Data & Analytics field. Their goal is to ensure that women are not only represented but are leading and innovating in data science and AI.
Introducing WiDS UpLink: A Catalyst for Women in Data Science
This partnership heralds the launch of WiDS UpLink, an innovative career advocacy platform designed to offer advantages and benefits for WiDS members, including:
- Career Advancement: Members can find employment opportunities tailored to their needs, including full-time positions, short and long-term contracts, contract-to-hire roles, and internships. WiDS members will have access to resources to help with interviewing, resume creation, negotiations, and upskilling.
- Compensation Transparency: Access to detailed compensation data will aid in decision-making and encourage economic prosperity. This will not only help WiDS members but also Uplink sponsors to set accurate salary bands and incentive compensation plans.
- Career Resources: Availability of training, comp comparison data, industry insights, and more to help members upskill and enhance their career paths.
- Continuous Feedback: Members will receive feedback and advice from career advocates throughout their job application process, ensuring transparency and support.
Benefits for WiDS Sponsors Through WiDS UpLink
UpLink is first launching in the U.S. with additional regions to be added in the future. Organizations benefit from using the UpLink platform by:
- Diversifying Talent Acquisition: Access to a diverse talent pool and assistance from trusted advisors to find the right candidates.
- Mitigating Unconscious Bias: Tools and strategies to help sponsors mitigate unconscious biases in their hiring processes.
- Enhancing Hiring Processes: Assistance in defining specific job requirements and strengthening the interview process to ensure successful hires.
About Women in Data Science Worldwide
Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide is a nonprofit dedicated to changing the field of data science across the globe by elevating and empowering women to achieve 30% representation in education, innovation and leadership by 2030. Since its beginnings as a Stanford conference in 2015, the organization has steadily built a community of women in data science, at every level of involvement, around the globe. To advance its mission, the organization runs programs in education, innovation, and leadership, including conferences, datathon competitions, an ambassador network, podcasts, NextGen outreach and education for secondary schools, upskilling workshops, and recruiting events. WiDS’ 900+ ambassadors host more than 200 events around the globe, reaching more than 150,000 participants in more than 163 countries.
About Burtch Works
Burtch Works, a Rev4 brand, is a renowned leader in talent solutions, specializing in data science, analytics, AI, ML, data engineering, business intelligence, predictive analytics, and technology. With a strong focus on fostering community through advocating for talent and solving business challenges, Burtch Works serves as a trusted partner to both organizations and professionals alike, offering unparalleled expertise, career guidance, and compelling job opportunities. Over the past several years, Burtch Works have been mentioned in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, CNBC, The Chicago Tribune, Information Week, CDO Magazine, and more. Burtch Works recruits for positions on both a fulltime and contract basis for organizations ranging from Fortune 50 corporations to growing startups and private equity firms. Burtch Works has also been recognized by Forbes, Inc. 5000 and ClearlyRated as one of America’s Best Talent Solution firms. For more information about Burtch Works, visit www.burtchworks.com.
For more information about this partnership, or to get involved, please contact:
Tina Tang – tina@widsworldwide.org
Michael Butts – mbutts@burtchworks.com