Gender Equity is taking a long time to achieve. Custom and practice, stereotyping -whether unconscious or intentional create roadblocks to progress. Managers have a key role to play in creating a culture of support and belonging for female staff.
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9 ways employers can address the Gender Pay Gap
The Gender Pay Gap, especially in Higher Education, persists. Unless organisations are willing to address structural and cultural failings, progress will not be made.
#Embrace Equity: How to champion your female colleagues
While tackling structural inequality will have the greatest impact on gender equity, this takes time. As individuals we all have a role to play in creating a more level playing field.
How to Champion Your Female Colleagues
Sometimes the simplest ideas can have the greatest impact. ‘Inspiring Women’ speakers provide an accessible way for women to hear from other women who are succeeding in their career. Valuable advice and encouragement boost confidence and women’s visibility.
How to boost confidence and get results
Women-only personal and professional development programmes provide much-needed time and space to reflect and learn with and from others. The community of learning created builds self-awareness, confidence and agency.
Breaking the Bias: What organisations need to do
Institutions can tell compelling stories about gender equality and initiatives that are making a difference. However the pace of change is glacial. Women want equality of pay and opportunity now.