Starting a career for women: Restart initiative started in Gleisdorf!

Starting a career for women: Restart initiative started in Gleisdorf!

Businesspark 8, 8200 Gleisdorf, Österreich - On June 2, 2025, the view in Gleisdorf is aimed at an important initiative to support women in starting or returning their professional life. An information café called "Perspective New Start" takes place in Businespark 8, organized by women in the world of work and the AMS. This event is particularly aimed at women who are currently affected by challenges such as childcare or care for relatives and are therefore not in working life. Target = "_ blank"> Meinverkärt reports that ...

The information offer includes exchange rounds that take place on June 11th and July 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Participation is only possible after prior registration on 03112 7720-600. The aim is to offer individual advice as well as practical measures and flexible training paths in order to improve women in Austria. A comprehensive problem is reflected here: Despite higher levels of training compared to men, women often face hurdles when starting their career.

challenges for women in working life

The employment participation of women has increased in recent years, but the distance to men remains an issue in many areas. According to current statistics, the proportion of women in Germany is 46.9 % and just almost every third manager is a woman. Destatis emphasizes that ...

A crucial point is demographic change in combination with the shortage of skilled workers. Experts see a political option in increasing women's employment participation in order to meet these challenges. In Austria, too, we urgently need more activity in this area. In the long term, part -time work or even non -employment has financial consequences that affect women particularly strongly: In 2024, the average pension for men was 2,321.40 euros, while women only received 1,594.24 euros. explains the Federal Center for Political Education that ...

The importance of networks and support

But how can the employment participation of women be increased? An important prerequisite is the expansion of childcare care, which makes it easier for mothers to return to professional life. Mothers with children under the age of 12 in particular often have a high part -time quota, and many desired working hours are 20 to 30 hours a week. At the same time, 15 % of women are underemployed, while 37 % of the mini-jobbers would like more working hours. …

The non -binding info café in Gleisdorf could be the first step in the right direction. Women who want to be exchanged and advised in a protected space are welcome to take part in the information events. In addition, it is time that every woman raises her voice and the potential that lies in female employment are much more honored.

The initiative helps to cope with the challenges on the way to a fairer world of work. Visit the website zam-steiermark.at for further information and log in to become part of this innovative dialogue!