December 14, 2022 - Year in Review: WFF SmartBrief

Year in Review: WFF SmartBrief | 8 questions all leaders should ask their employees | 13 female restaurant execs talk challenges, offer advice Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( December 14, 2022 WFF SmartBrief Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT 2022 in Review [] Let's face it: It's a complicated time to be a woman and a challenging time to be a leader. No matter how savvy you are, the past few years -- particularly this year -- have presented challenges and opportunities in how people work, how companies are run and how leaders lead. Even through the pandemic's creation of remote and hybrid work and its disproportionate effect on women, as well as increasingly clear unequal treatment of women of color and the LGBTQ community in the workplace, women are consistently seeking ways to learn and grow as leaders while creating a culture of trust and respect. The need for women's empathic and trustworthy leadership is stronger than ever, and it's high time corporate America pays it forward to those who hold up companies -- and families -- on their shoulders. Here's to a new year of continued collaboration to help other women rise up -- and thrive -- in the foodservice industry. We have so appreciated your readership this year and look forward to continuing to be a resource for news about women in leadership and for tips and advice on career progression and on how to lead in your weekly [WFF SmartBrief](. Freshly Prepared Soup: The Smart Choice Make your menu shine, regardless of season or ingredient availability. A platform that lends itself to upcycling and batch cooking has never been more valuable. Soup can help optimize SKUs, use low-cost ingredients, and create high-profit margins. 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Whether looking to serve a premium offering or cross-utilize SKUs, Custom Culinary® bases bring best-in-class flavor to every stockpot. [Request your free sample!]( ADVERTISEMENT: [] Industry Outlook: WFF SmartBrief reader polls [] What is the biggest challenge in the workplace today? Finding confidence and focus in a time of uncertainty 24.14% Motivating others 20.69% Creating an environment of diversity, inclusion and community 27.59% Establishing a work/life balance 27.58% [] If you had to pick one, which leadership trait is most important to you? Empathy 22.5% Accountability/Trustworthiness 65% Risk-taking/Creativity 0% Confidence/Positivity 12.5% [] As a female leader, what do you encounter the most? Lack of trust 6.67% Unconscious bias 40.01% Limited career growth opportunities 26.66% Unequal pay 26.66% [] Image of the Year [] Therese Gearhart, WFF president and CEO, and Tracy Skeans, WFF board chair and Yum Brands chief operating officer and chief people officer, attend the 2022 WFF Leadership Conference. [] Image of the Year (Women's Foodservice Forum) [] WFF News [] [Study: The state of women in corporate America]( [Women in the Workplace]( is the largest study on the state of women in corporate America. Based on data from more than 333 companies employing more than 12 million people, this year's report features: - A detailed look at the impact of flexibility and remote and hybrid work on women's experiences. - Insights on the distinct biases and barriers faced by Black women, Latinas, Asian women, LGBTQ+ women and women with disabilities. - Data-driven best practices for advancing and retaining all women employees. - Specific recommendations for closing the gap between what's expected of managers and how they're trained and rewarded. [Email]( [] Smartest Quote [] Each year, thousands of WFF SmartBrief readers share the SmartQuote with colleagues, family and friends. This year's most-shared quote is below. [] People truly engaged in life have messy houses. 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