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Female employees more likely to rely on line managers, research finds
40% said they would speak to their manager first if they had problems at work, compared to 34% of men, according to data from Reward Gateway | Edenred.
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Orkney Islands Council steps up gender equality through Equally Safe at Work programme
Lorna Richarson said: “We are committed to ensuring that all employees feel supported, valued and safe at work, particularly those affected by gender-based violence.”
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SFE appoints Arlene Stokes as chair of Gender Equality Network
Stokes said: “I’m looking forward to working with members to share ideas, learn from each other and help build a more equal and inclusive future.”
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Inverclyde Council renews commitment to gender equality and diversity at work
The council will review flexible working policies, recruitment and progression practices, and hold awareness-raising sessions to progress gender equality.
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Limited training holds women back from progressing at work, data finds
Data from AllBright everywoman found 35% pointed to limited development or training opportunities and 28% reported low support from managers.
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Gender gap in venture capital persists as women founders struggle for funding, data shows
New European investment data highlights continued barriers for women founders and investors, with Central and Eastern Europe lagging behind on diversity and access to venture capital.
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GMB secures more than £1bn in equal pay victories for women workers
The union said women employed by councils have historically been underpaid in roles dominated by women, including care, cleaning and catering.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
IAAF launches initiative to improve gender balance in the aftermarket
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation has launched a movement to address gender imbalance in the sector and attract more diverse talent.
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165 employers now offer equal parental leave for dads and partners, report finds
The report from Parenting Out Loud found that, of the 165 employers with EPL, 72 allowed up to six months fully paid paternity leave.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
First Bus, LNER, and Steer among sector leaders in 2025 Women in Transport Equity Index
Other sector winners included Wm Armstrong, Mintra, Campaign for Better Transport, Sustrans, and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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University of Manchester hosts WHEN session on women’s leadership in higher education
Networking took place throughout the day, with time set aside to celebrate achievements of women across the sector.
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Gender pay gap falls but full equality still decades away, says PwC
According to the report, the overall pace of change remains slow, with at least 40 years needed for the pay gap to close at the current rate.