Girls in Work

Can women have it all? Join us as we chat through your answers to this question that kick start some amazing discussions around what having 'it all' means to each of us, maternity policies, your rights, and the support working mothers need to ensure they are given the same opportunities as everyone else.We also talk about the gender pay and promotions gap, and highlight just how far we still have to go until women are paid equally in the workplace.Books mentioned (affiliate links below)Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez - buy hereHood Feminism by Mikki Kendall - buy hereWith special thanks to The Young Women's Trust and Alicia Collinson from Thrive Law.****Website:www.girlsinwork.comEmail:hello@girlsinwork.comSocials:@girlsinwork_****

Have you ever noticed how some work environments are still unfit for women? How some uniforms only come in men's sizes? Or, how so often, networking events and settings naturally exclude women, too?Join us for this episode of Sexism in the City as we discuss all of this, as well as sexual harassment in the workplace.Some of the topics and experiences discussed in this episode might be triggering to some listeners as we talk about real stories around sexual harassment in the workplace.If anybody is effected by this episode or needs any support, the following resources are available;Equality Advisory Support ServiceWebsite: equalityadvisoryservice.comFreephone: 08088000082Text phone: 0808 800 0084Equality and Human Rights CommissionWebsite: equalityhumanrights.comFreephone: 0808 800 0082Text phone: 0808 800 0084Rights of Women Sexual Harassment at WorkWebsite: rightsofwomen.org.ukPhone: 020 7490 0152Victim Support and Advice LineWebsite: www.victimsupport.org.ukPhone: 08 08 16 89 111SamaritansWebsite: samaritans.org/Phone: 116 123With special thanks to Alicia Collinson from Thrive Law.****Website:www.girlsinwork.comEmail:hello@girlsinwork.comSocials:@girlsinwork_****

Have you ever heard - or been the subject of - an inappropriate joke or comment at work that was made in the name of 'banter'? Or, have you ever felt you've been treated - or spoken to - differently at work because of your gender? 78% of you answered 'yes' to both of these questions.Listen as we share the - often horrifying - experiences and stories you’ve submitted to us, and get legal advice as to what we can do in these situations.With special thanks to Alicia Collinson from Thrive Law.****Website:www.girlsinwork.comEmail:hello@girlsinwork.comSocials:@girlsinwork_****