Liebherr Introduces Women’s Resource Group to Share Ideas and Cultivate Relationships
Liebherr recently interviewed Monica Collins, founder of the Women’s Resource Group at Liebherr in the U.S., to learn why the group was formed and what impacts they are making on the women working for Liebherr in the United States. Collins has been with Liebherr for four years and serves as a human resources generalist assisting the manufacturing, production, and warehouse departments for all their HR support needs.
Collins started the group back in December 2021 and the membership was kept small with only 25 members, to foster a more personal group environment. Since its founding, the group has now opened their membership for any women working for Liebherr in the USA and has more than doubled their size with 55 members currently.
- What was your main motivation behind founding this group?
I wanted to create a group for women within our company that would allow them to feel heard. A place to share ideas, cultivate relationships and learn from one another. Most importantly, take what we learn from our meetings and guest speakers back to our departments at work and into our day-to-day lives. I believe that we are on our way to achieving that goal.
My main motivation behind the Women’s Resource Group was built directly into our Mission Statement: “We are committed to supporting an engaging culture in which women can connect and support each other through learning, life experiences and creativity. We are committed to fostering a diverse and safe environment in which all voices are heard.”
- How often does the Resource Group meet?
We meet once a quarter, with different activities or speakers planned for each meeting. Our meetings are held in-person for our members in the Newport News branch, and we also have members attend meetings virtually. If a location has several members, they will often gather to listen to the speaker together, allowing them to participate in their own discussions in-person while attending the meeting virtually.
- What does the meeting agenda normally consist of?