Accord has been shortlisted for the Small Business award by Northern Power Women. The awards celebrate the women, men and organisations working towards creating gender balance and supporting gender equality in the north.
Northern Power Women are keen to highlight companies that lift up strong role models and encourage inclusive business practices that drive and lead economic growth. The Small Business award acknowledges businesses that work to positively build the skills of women as a key component of their growth strategy. The award winners will be announced on 3 March at a dinner reception at the Hilton Deansgate in Manchester.
Accord embodies Northern Power Women’s focus in taking positive steps to create an inclusive culture for women in the workplace. Committed to equality at every level of the business, 45 per cent of Accord employees are female. Chief Operating Officer Sally Winfield is a leader in building and fostering an environment of equality and fairness that emphasises talent above all else.
She has led the company to the recent win of the Association of Women Travel Executives Company Award, recognising those who support the careers of women in the travel industry. The AWTE Company Award further cemented Accord’s ideals, and demonstrated how the company is committed to equal opportunities within the workplace.
Much of Accord’s success in this arena is down to Sally’s commitment. The company focuses on the development of its employees across the business, an increase in business acumen by providing one-to-one mentoring, in-house development workshops and investing in external courses.
Her role also includes fostering a culture of innovation and creativity to help the company stay one step ahead of its competitors. Under Sally’s direction, Accord reacts quickly to changing markets, clients’ expectations and advances in technology. It has grown into a leader in providing the best in marketing solutions for travel clients.
