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ON average, each year over the last three years, Xplornet has filled half of its available positions by promoting qualified candidates from within our organization. This approach to hiring and development has had a very positive impact on Xplornet’s gender equality. It is well-known that the telecommunications industry is predominantly male, particularly in senior management positions. Because of Xplornet’s focus on development from within, we look different from other telecommunications companies. One third of Xplornet’s leadership team (Vice President and above) are women. Its executive team is 50 per cent women and Xplornet is the only one of the ten largest telecommunications companies in Canada to have a woman as Chief Operating Officer.
“By offering skills development training and promoting qualified candidates from within our organization, we have created an environment that gives women the opportunity to succeed, and we are proud of how many women have achieved positions of leadership at our company,” said Cathy MacDonald, Chief Operating Officer, Xplornet “While there is always more work to be done, creating opportunities and mentoring women in leadership roles is making a difference.” As one of their six strategic imperatives, Xplornet believes in investing in and developing future leaders. While there is still more work to be done, Xplornet is proud that their leaders are increasingly reflecting gender equality.
Xplornet is proud to support
women in business.
▲ Cathy MacDonald, Chief Operating Officer, Xplornet
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