The graphic device is clock with the hands replaced with a tie. Although I've read from your brief that primary clients are women, I chose the necktie as symbol to convey work.
Let me know if you see potential in this design and I"ll be more than happy to update it for you. Thanks!
Like the simplicity. Even though the target population is women, would prefer to stay away from pink as the focal color. Also, like the clock element however perhaps it can be minimized and omit the necktie as hands. I get where you're going...