Women at work
Menopause – three actions HR can take today to support their workforce
Monday 18th October is World Menopause Day. But while this stage of life which impacts half the population is now being discussed, what practical steps can HR make to support their employees?
Gender pay gap figures skewed by furlough
Yesterday (5 October) was the deadline for UK businesses to submit 2021's gender pay gap reporting, however furlough is expected to have skewed this year's figures.
Removing the 'opt-in' process will close leadership gender gap
Employers can eliminate their gender gaps by assuming everyone is interested in a leadership position, rather than asking them to apply if interested.
Period stigma costing UK business billions
A lack of period polices is costing UK businesses over £6 billion a year, as women still feel unable to discuss PMS in the workplace.
Breastfeeding still taboo in the workplace
Less than half (43%) of UK employers are comfortable with breastfeeding at work, according to new research by HR consultancy Peninsula.
Men’s role in interrupting sexism at work
Many of us have experienced or witnessed sexism in the workplace, and may have experienced the deflecting, the eye rolls, the silence in response. Research shows men calling out sexist behaviour may...
It’s time we stopped telling women what to wear to work
Telling women what they can wear is once again making headlines. This authoritarian, ‘big brother knows best’ approach is a regression and an attack of individual identity and freedom.
How HR can prevent menopausal discrimination
Almost a million women in the UK have left jobs because menopause symptoms and an inquiry has been launched to understand if workplace discrimination is taking place. In the meantime, what can HR do...
The biggest myth around meritocracy? That it exists
It's an absolute and utter con-trick that meritocracy has ever existed anytime or anywhere in history, especially if we want to go by its meaning that it's a society governed by people selected...
Gender equality critical to post-pandemic profits
Gender parity is crucial for COVID-19 recovery, as new research reveals women in senior roles outperform male-run companies by nearly 40%.
Menopause: where legislation fails employers can step in
For years, menopause has been one of those subjects people shy away from in spite of it being a biological fact. This is particularly true in the workplace: although some employees experience...
UK falls short of 'basic employment rights' in lack of menstrual leave
Women want workplace period leave policies as they don’t believe UK employment law supports those who experience severe menstrual symptoms.