Women to the top! Mentoring program strengthens career opportunities in Passau

Women to the top! Mentoring program strengthens career opportunities in Passau

Passau, Deutschland - The promotion of women in management positions remains a central topic in the current world of work. In 2025, too, female managers in companies are still in the minority. Despite the progress in relation to equality and diversity, the relocation of women to leadership roles is a continuing challenge. This is the result of a comprehensive investigation by Prof. Dr. Fabiola H. Gerpott and her colleagues who examine which HR measures can support women in the lead. According to University of Passau .

strategies for promoting women

The study by Whu proposes various measures to maintain and promote female managers. These include:

• Transparent recruitment processes and objective criteria.
• anonymous application process against prejudices.
• flexibility in working time models.
• mentoring programs by experienced managers.

Women's promotion programs and networking events are also crucial. These initiatives not only support career development as required, but also create an environment in which women become more visible and can perceive their ambitions.

The mentoring program of the University of Passau

As part of the women's mentoring program Mentup+, which is offered by the University of Passau, the career opportunities of women are to be significantly improved. Gisela Schwack, who works as a mentor in this program, emphasizes how important it is to get to know the employees well to find suitable tasks for you. During an event, she found that contact with the employees is essential for employee motivation.

The program not only focuses on strategic career planning, but also conveys career-relevant knowledge and prepares the participants for management and management tasks. The committed participation of women shows that it requires great courage to go into a leadership position.

Cheplapharm: A successful example

The company Cheplapharm, founded in 2003, represents another remarkable example in the discussion about women in management positions. With a proportion of women of almost 50 percent at management levels, it exceeds the national average of 25 percent. According to information from

in accordance with the support and promotion of women in management positions is not only a question of justice, but also contributes significantly to the further development and adaptation of the corporate landscape. Programs such as Mentup+ and the efforts of companies such as Cheplapharm are essential to encourage women, to accept and keep leadership roles.