By consciously addressing the ‘gender contract’ at work, employers can dismantle barriers to gender equity and build a workplace where all employees have the opportunity to succeed.
Deloitte’s new diversity, equity and inclusion strategy aims to increase the number of women in senior leadership by revolutionising parental leave, elevating part-time work and making managers at all levels more accountable.
When International Women’s Day rolls out each year, some groups are quick to label conversations about gender inequality as ‘wokeism’. This can lead both parties in the conversation to become defensive and prevent constructive discussion from taking place.
The arrival of International Women’s Day on 8 March celebrates women’s achievements around the world. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on what strides are needed to improve gender equality across all aspects of our lives.
For STEM journalist and broadcaster Rae Johnston, creating truly inclusive spaces for underrepresented groups is an ongoing battle – and one that requires all hands on deck.
Women are often told that to succeed at work, they should just be more confident. However, research suggests that this advice is not as helpful as we might think.