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Just How Diverse Is Today's "Diverse" Workplace?
According to the United States Census Bureau, full-time female employees earn 18-20% less than their male counterparts. In 2021, the Achievers Workforce Institute (AWI) conducted a study that focused on a sense of belonging at work. To evaluate for this sense of belonging, the AWI evaluated whether employees felt:
The results? A large rift emerged between women and men. Women reported a 41% lower sense of belonging in the workplace. Though some progress has occurred, we still have work to do to further diversify the workplace.
Women in the Trucking Industry
The above statistics cover workplaces in general. Now, let us consider the trucking industry specifically.
Women In Trucking (WIT) is a nonprofit dedicated to recruiting and retaining female employees within the trucking industry. Statistics compiled by WIT indicate that women comprise only 21.1% of all transportation, storage and distribution managers. Additionally, in 2020, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics demonstrate that women account for only 6.2% of all truck drivers and just 29.5% of all manufacturing.
According to Deloitte's Women at the Wheel survey that looked at diversity, equity and inclusion in the automotive industry, women comprised only a quarter of automotive manufacturing workers.
The Need For More Women In Trucking
Over the next five years, the U.S. will likely continue to experience a severe shortage of truck drivers. By 2026, it is predicted that the global truck market will need 174,000 new drivers.
On the manufacturing front, Pipelife reported that the manufacturing industry has a lot of untapped talent in women. With the lack of skilled workers growing, female talent could fill that gap.
According to Deloitte's Women in Manufacturing, having more women in manufacturing could reap big rewards for the entire company, including:
What is Autocar's Response to this Issue?
Autocar has a documented history of innovation and forethought. Autocar is always working to stay ahead of the competition. Autocar remains committed to hiring elite, intelligent, capable women. To that end, they recently sponsored Share the Green. Waste Management's Share the Green was a 3-day conference that gathered the nation's top female business owners and entrepreneurs. Autocar partnered with WM and other sponsors like Deloitte Digital, PWC and Wastequip to highlight gender inclusivity among supply chain professionals.
What Do Autocar's Female Team Members Have to Say?
Autocar strives to formulate ideas that stay ahead of the rest of the industry. With that in mind, let us turn to some Autocar employees for insight. How do Autocar's female employees feel about working at Autocar? Customer Experience and Events Coordinator Nicolle Brengman said, "I love my team and how we support each other." Business Intelligence Analyst Nadia Kruger said she loved working at Autocar because of "the passion and innovation of the people." Assembly Team Leader Erica Packer esteemed her role in the company due to "the respect I get as a Black woman."
Future Roles for Women
Conferences like WM’s Share the Green represent the tip of the iceberg. As Autocar continues to expand its products, so too will it expand the roles of women. The business requires women in every tier - from assembly associates, to process managers to executives.
If you're a woman looking for a career that's "Always Up," look no further than Autocar.
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