Hiring Neurodivergent Individuals We’re living in a time where companies are recognising the power of diversity in the workforce. This extends beyond gender, race, and culture to include different thinking and learning styles too. This brings us to a term you might have encountered: neurodiversity. It refers to the variation in how our brains work and includes conditions like autism,
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We were delighted to be included in an article in the International Business Times on a piece on the rising cost of childcare. Read the article here. Here is a summary of the article: High childcare costs in the UK are pushing many mothers out of the workforce. The UK is ranked the third most expensive country for childcare among
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We were delighted to be featured in the Yorkshire Post. Director Zoë Haydn Jones wrote a first-person piece on gender equality in the workplace: Read the article here. Here are some points Zoë discusses in the article. Gender inequality in the workplace continues to be a significant issue, obstructing the path to equality and negatively affecting women’s careers and well-being.
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Gender Pension Gap The issue of gender equality has long been the focus of passionate debate and diligent advocacy. Yet, there remains an often overlooked factor that significantly impacts women’s economic security: the pension gender gap. This refers to the disparity in pension savings and retirement income between men and women, a gap that persists in today’s society. Understanding the
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Managing Chronic Pain at Work Zoë discusses how organisations need to be more open to discussing health conditions and how they affect women in the workplace. She shares her own experiences with chronic pain, her diagnosis of pelvic congestion syndrome, which is varicose veins around the pelvis area that cause severe pain. Zoë encourages women to be more transparent about
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Let’s talk about personal branding! Trust us; it’s not just a fancy term thrown around in the corporate world. Developing your personal brand can actually put you on the fast track to exciting career opportunities. When you showcase your unique talents and strengths, it helps you stand out from the crowd of competitors. Plus, according to Sylvia Ann Hewlett’s research,
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How Sports Can Shape Women Into Effective Leaders The benefits of sports are well-known, but the impact on leadership skills is often overlooked. Recent studies have shown a significant link between women who become successful in their careers and leaders who played sports when they were younger. This article will explore this connection and discuss how playing sports can develop
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The importance of having women in leadership roles The importance of having women in leadership roles cannot be overstated. Despite progress made in recent years, the corporate world is still predominantly male-dominated, with women occupying fewer leadership positions. The lack of gender diversity in leadership roles not only perpetuates gender inequality but it also leads to missed opportunities for organisations.
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Why some women might adopt male behaviour and attitudes to fit in with their male colleagues. | RSS.com We met with the brilliant Kat Parsons from ISS in this week’s podcast. We discuss why some women might adopt male attitudes and behaviours to fit in with male colleagues, also known as the chameleon effect, which refers to women adopting male
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50 Years of Women on the Trading Floor March 2023 marked the 50th anniversary of the first woman to work on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange. It was a major milestone for gender equality in finance, but as we reflect on this historical moment, it’s clear that much work still needs to be done to increase
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