FedEx Express Canada Survey Reveals Few Women Explore Career Options in one of
The first-ever FedEx Express Canada Women in Transportation and Logistics survey of 1,039 Canadian professional women, conducted by
- Nearly half of women (48 per cent) surveyed stated that they would not be open to a career in transportation and logistics.
- Of those, over a third (37 per cent) stated that they did not have enough knowledge of the sector to know if there were professional opportunities that would appeal to them, suggesting that the industry needs to do more to educate prospective women candidates.
- Roughly one third of those surveyed (32 per cent) said they were actively taking steps to advance their career or planned on returning to school.
"Canadians are relying on the transportation and logistics industry more than ever before. Women leaders give our industry greater diversity of thought and provide key perspectives regarding the future of our sector's performance," said
The movement of people and goods is among the largest contributors to the Canadian economy and is a critical facet of some of the fastest growing pillars in commerce today. International trade, healthcare, e-commerce, innovation and other exciting fields all rely on a healthy and vibrant transportation and logistics sector. According to
On a positive note, the FedEx Express Canada survey did find that of those survey respondents would consider a career in transportation and logistics, 33 per cent perceived it to be a stable industry due to continued growth in shipping needs. Further, 13 per cent of respondents who indicated they would consider a career in the industry have seen or read about women leaders who have enjoyed professional success in the sector, representing another motivating factor in their considerations for a career in the industry.
"Like all industries, we need to reflect the customers that we serve. At FedEx, we are in a fortunate position to be able to offer our staff exciting opportunities to work on projects that engage our strengths in innovation, ecommerce, customer service and more," said Lisson. "As our business continues to evolve to meet an ever-digital world, we are eager to channel our innovative spirit to build the network for what's next and hope women seeking career advancements see themselves playing a role in this momentum."
FedEx Express Canada believes in a culture where merit is rewarded, team members can contribute and grow, and the values of diversity are woven throughout the organization. A company that is built on the philosophy that invests in its people in order to create better service for its customers and better value for its shareholders, FedEx Express Canada is widely recognized as one of
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