Thrive, the social enterprise for gender equality, has organised an International Women’s Day (IWD) Workshop on 1 March 2021.
Taking place the week before the official IWD 2021 date, the virtual event aims to upskill and educate why gender equality is a business benefit; and the steps needed to achieve a more equal workplace.
The event will feature three of the country’s leading speakers on the topic for expert-led practical discussion. They include Felicia Willow, CEO of the UK’s leading equality campaigner the Fawcett Society; Dianne Greyson, Director of Equilibrium Mediation Consulting and Founder of #EthnicityPayGap campaign; and Jemima Lovatt, Founder of Thrive.
WORKSHOP THEMES
The speakers will discuss the following themes:
- Equal Pay & Opportunity: This session will explore equal pay and workplace gender discrimination to gain a better understanding of the steps needed to achieve equal pay and opportunity.
- Balancing the Scales – BAME women in the workplace: This session will explore the challenges BAME women face in the workplace; as well as how to become an ally to encourage positive conversations to support the development of BAME staff.
- Business Case for Gender Equality: This session aims to provide the evidence to make the business case to your employer; and gain buy-in from colleagues, whether you are aiming to implement small changes or something bigger.
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