by Sherry Bevan | May 18, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion
At the start of the pandemic, women were disproportionately affected because they lost more jobs, particularly in the hard-hit sectors such as hospitality and retail. However, even in sectors less affected, women were more likely to be trying to balance...
by Lucy Higgins | Apr 23, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion
A sea of masked parents stand at the school gates, 2m apart. I lock eyes with one Mum. I ask her how she is, and we exchange a knowing look which says: “I see you, keep going. You are a superhero”. Then I hear her lying words, “I’m really...
by Anna Wilk | Apr 21, 2021 | Diversity & Inclusion
Gender equality and other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are high priority and part of my giving back strategy. Supporting women in life, business and in their career is my life long mission, so when the opportunity of becoming a UN Women UK delegate for the...
by Fadela Hilali | Nov 27, 2020 | Diversity & Inclusion, New Baby, Wellbeing
You’re going back to work after maternity leave. Your childcare is lined up, dates/hours with your employer are agreed, and a masterplan to tackle household duties might even be in the cards. But the one thing that mothers tend to forget is a plan to help them...
by Samantha Gould | Jun 8, 2020 | Diversity & Inclusion, New Baby
When you are planning your departure from work, pensions are probably quite far down on your “to-do” list of things to sort before you pack up your desk. However, it’s something that should be quite high on your list, especially for us women....
by Anna Wilk | May 29, 2020 | Diversity & Inclusion, New Baby
Last week I wrote about the ways in which COVID-19 affects the life and work of pregnant women. This week I want to share my experience and knowledge regarding new mothers who are on maternity leave or are returning to the workplace from a career break after they have...