Webinar: Recruiting and Retaining Women (and Talent Overall)
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Webinar: Recruiting and Retaining Women (and Talent Overall)
Date:
February 11, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Registration:
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Event Description:
Webinar Summary:
In today’s competitive market, attracting and retaining top talent in the AEC industry requires more than posting job ads and offering competitive salaries it takes intentional strategy, inclusive leadership, and a culture that supports growth at every level.
In this engaging webinar, Bryce Batts author of The Career Architect, host of Wine After Work, and talent strategist for AEC firms shares proven, real-world strategies to help your firm recruit, retain, and promote women in engineering, architecture, and construction.
Bryce will address the most common hiring barriers, unpack how firm culture impacts retention, and provide practical, high-impact actions you can take now to create a more inclusive and attractive workplace for women.
Whether you're struggling to fill leadership roles, facing high turnover among emerging professionals, or simply want to create a stronger pipeline of diverse talent, this session will give you tools to rethink your hiring and retention strategy and build a workplace where women want to grow.
5 Key Takeaways:
Bryce Batts is a dynamic business consultant, speaker, certified Career Coach, and Co-founder of Career Collective, bringing over 15 years of experience as a recruiter in the AEC industry. With a fierce commitment to empowering women, Bryce helps organizations overcome barriers to hiring by developing innovative talent acquisition strategies. Her expertise enables companies to attract and retain diverse talent, fostering a more inclusive workplace.
Having successfully placed over 800 professionals in rewarding positions, she is a catalyst for change in the industry. In addition to her consulting work, Bryce is the podcast host of "Wine After Work," where she combines insightful discussions with a touch of humor, creating a space for candid conversations on career and life. A devoted wife, sister, and mother of two daughters, she is passionate about raising the next generation of strong women to shatter barriers and live audaciously. Bryce's mission is not just about business success; it’s about fostering a community of support and empowerment for women everywhere.
In today’s competitive market, attracting and retaining top talent in the AEC industry requires more than posting job ads and offering competitive salaries it takes intentional strategy, inclusive leadership, and a culture that supports growth at every level.
In this engaging webinar, Bryce Batts author of The Career Architect, host of Wine After Work, and talent strategist for AEC firms shares proven, real-world strategies to help your firm recruit, retain, and promote women in engineering, architecture, and construction.
Bryce will address the most common hiring barriers, unpack how firm culture impacts retention, and provide practical, high-impact actions you can take now to create a more inclusive and attractive workplace for women.
Whether you're struggling to fill leadership roles, facing high turnover among emerging professionals, or simply want to create a stronger pipeline of diverse talent, this session will give you tools to rethink your hiring and retention strategy and build a workplace where women want to grow.
5 Key Takeaways:
- The 3 Most Common Hiring Barriers
Learn what’s turning women away from AEC firms and how to remove those barriers from your recruitment process. - How to Redefine the “Ideal Candidate”
Move beyond years of experience and uncover success traits that align with agility, collaboration, and leadership qualities many women bring to the table. - Why Candidate Experience is the Ultimate Differentiator
Discover how top firms are streamlining interviews, improving communication, and “selling the opportunity” to stand out in a competitive talent market. - Retention is Culture-Driven — Not Just Compensation-Driven
Understand what really keeps women engaged and growing in your firm including mentorship, career visibility, and flexible leadership. - Actionable Tools to Start Building Your Pipeline Today
From inclusive job descriptions to succession planning, get simple, practical strategies you can implement immediately even without a full HR team.
Bryce Batts is a dynamic business consultant, speaker, certified Career Coach, and Co-founder of Career Collective, bringing over 15 years of experience as a recruiter in the AEC industry. With a fierce commitment to empowering women, Bryce helps organizations overcome barriers to hiring by developing innovative talent acquisition strategies. Her expertise enables companies to attract and retain diverse talent, fostering a more inclusive workplace.
Having successfully placed over 800 professionals in rewarding positions, she is a catalyst for change in the industry. In addition to her consulting work, Bryce is the podcast host of "Wine After Work," where she combines insightful discussions with a touch of humor, creating a space for candid conversations on career and life. A devoted wife, sister, and mother of two daughters, she is passionate about raising the next generation of strong women to shatter barriers and live audaciously. Bryce's mission is not just about business success; it’s about fostering a community of support and empowerment for women everywhere.
