News
Research launched into impact of workplace clothing during menopause
Zoe Shaughnessy is collaborating with Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace to examine the relationship between clothing, menopause and working life.
Women
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Women belong in technology careers
Meera Haricharan, IT program manager at CCI Global, discusses her career progression in technology, the importance of representation for women in STEM.
News
More than a quarter of women have considered leaving work because of hormone-related symptoms, report finds
79% said hormone-related symptoms had affected their work participation or career decisions, while 24% had already left a role or organisation because of hormone health.
Education & Training
Davanti Tyres backs ‘Garage for Girls’ initiative to boost vehicle repair skills
The weekly workshop series, which launched in February, has reached 130 attendees to date and is now fully booked for the next three months.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Fix Auto to support female talent with EmpowHER programme
The programme's objectives include increasing the number of women joining and enhancing progression for existing female talent.
Education & Training
IoD launches first women-only cohort of Accelerated Certificate in Company Direction
The 5.5-day residential programme will take place from 14th to 19th June 2026 at the Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa in Surrey.
News
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.
News
Career breaks deepen gender pension gap as 36% of women risk retirement poverty
Scottish Widows warns that long career breaks and lower lifetime contributions are leaving over a third of women vulnerable to poverty in retirement.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Rygor Group sponsors Women in Motor Industry Awards 2025 and celebrates four nominees
Rygor Group will sponsor the Women in Motor Industry Awards 2025 and celebrate four of its team members nominated across multiple categories recognising female achievement in the automotive sector.
Employee Relations
A seat at the table: Why we need more women in leadership roles
Lorri Lowe, UK managing partner at Friisberg, shares why the case for demanding more women in leadership roles is as strong as ever.
Employee Relations
Linear careers not only “an anachronism,” never existed for women in the first place – The Pivot
Speaking at the first of a series of events combining networking, workshops and fire-side chats, Rachael Twumasi-Corson and Natasha Bird examined changing career trajectories.
Employee Relations
Škoda celebrates European Diversity Month, reaffirms commitment to inclusion
Škoda beat its target for women in management in 2024, with women now making up 20.4% of management staff.