The University of South Florida (USF) is among America’s best employers for women, according to a new list published by Forbes. USF ranks No. 22 on the list, which includes employers across a wide range of industries.

Women currently account for 57% of all USF employees, including 64% of administration employees.

“The University of South Florida is proud to be recognized as one of the nation’s top employers for women and to support the development and career growth of our hard-working employees,” USF President Rhea Law said. “With women accounting for more than half of all employees at the university, it’s crucial that our employment practices are equitable and supportive of women in the workplace. This recognition is a testament to the diverse and inclusive community we are committed to sustaining at USF.”

In support of USF’s strategic focus on being a great place to work, several measures have recently been implemented, including:

• Launching a program to cover tuition for dependents of employees
• Embracing a hybrid, flexible work environment
• Extending emergency sick leave benefits during COVID-19 for several months beyond the federal coverage period
• Shifting to a more active employee recruiting model and redesigning training in support of generating equitable and diverse talent pools
• Customizing professional development programs
• Delivering an interactive leadership enrichment program for mid-level leaders
• Conducting a pay equity analysis

“Under President Law’s...

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