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Global Power 150 Women in Staffing

The Global Power 150 Women in Staffing honors a notable selection of female executives whose vision, achievements and leadership are elevating and transforming a global industry. 

2021 Global Power 150,
2021 International 50

Yvonne Smyth

Group Head, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; Director, Hays HR and Legal specialist businesses, Hays plc

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With more than 25 years of professional recruitment experience, Yvonne Smyth, group head of equity, diversity and inclusion at Hays plc, helps ensure the company’s recruitment activities and insights positively promote and create more diverse workforces and inclusive workplace cultures. Smyth also sits on the company’s global DE&I council, advising and supporting the company’s own commitments in this area. Smyth is the national specialism director for Hays Human Resources and Hays Legal in the UK and Ireland and also chairs Hays Leading Women, a thriving and recognized membership group for experienced professional women across the world of work.