Women in Transport is delighted to announce that our valued partner, ALBUM (the Association of Local Bus Managers), has renewed its partnership with us.
Read MoreWomen in Transport enjoys continued growth and keeps on building a powerful platform for change
We held our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 27th June where we invited our members to review and celebrate the successes of the past year, as well as provide their feedback to help us shape the year ahead.
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Women in Transport Announces Renewal of Partnership with UK Tram
Women in Transport: Members Insight - Eugenia Agell-Bernad
Member Insight from Eugenia Agell-Bernad.
Read MoreSonya Byers Awarded OBE in King’s Birthday Honours 2024 for Services to Diversity
Sonya Byers, Chief Executive Officer of Women in Transport, Patron of Women on the Move Against Cancer, and Trustee of parkrun global, has been honoured with an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024. This prestigious award recognises her exceptional contributions to diversity and inclusion within the transport industry, her dedicated efforts in supporting cancer awareness and research, and her significant role in promoting community health and well-being through parkrun.
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Women In Transport: Team Member Insight – Jo Foxall
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Women in Transport: Team Member Insight from Wales Regional Lead - Jo Foxall
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Whitepaper to Combat the Motherhood Penalty: Building an Inclusive Workplace in the UK's Flexible Working Era
In a groundbreaking move towards fostering inclusivity and tackling the motherhood penalty head-on, Women in Transport, working in partnership with Kier Transportation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its comprehensive whitepaper. h Kier Transportation, is thrilled to announce the launch of its comprehensive whitepaper. This document lays out actionable recommendations to transform workplaces into supportive environments for working parents.
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Zaneta Kubat tackles the obstacle course in Lothian’s annual Driver of the Year competition
An interview with Zaneta Kubat, Lothian’s Driver of the Year competition participant
Zaneta Kubat is a bus driver for Lothian in Edinburgh. With 5-years’ previous experience as a bus driver in London, Zaneta has been with the company for more than 2 years and speaks passionately about the vital role she plays in keeping the wheels turning for the communities she serves.
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First Bus becomes corporate sponsor of Women in Transport
First Bus is delighted to announce its new partnership with Women in Transport as a corporate sponsor.
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Women in Transport is thrilled to announce the renewal of corporate partnership with our founding partner, TfL (Transport for London)
Women in Transport is thrilled to announce the renewal of our corporate partnership with TFL.
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Women In Transport: Team Member Insight - Mailys Garden
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Women in Transport: Team Member Insight from Scotland Regional Lead - Mailys Garden.
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Transport for Wales has become a period-positive workplace
TfW is proud to become a period-positive workplace and as part of this pledge, they have partnered with TOTM.
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Month - Spotlight from Hira Ali, Women in Transport Intersectionality Advisory Group Member
In her latest piece, Hira delves into important aspects of mental health, from her book “Her Way to The Top” offering insights and strategies to navigate the challenges many of us face. Her thoughtful approach and unique perspective make this a must-read for anyone interested in mental wellbeing.
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Nurturing Minds: The Profound Impact of Maternal Mental Health
Maternal mental health encompasses a spectrum of emotional, psychological, and social well-being factors that affect women during pregnancy and after childbirth. In recent years, the spotlight on maternal mental health has intensified, revealing its far-reaching effects on both individuals and society as a whole.
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Unlocking Flexibility: A Deep Dive into the UK's New Flexible Working Laws
Let’s delve into the recent changes regarding flexible working hours in the UK. Effective from 6th April 2024 the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 came into force, bringing significant alterations to employees’ rights related to flexible working. We summarise the key points of the new legislation.
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Making recruitment work as an integral part of your diversity and inclusion strategy
Karen Camilleri, Women in Transport Advance sponsor, reflects on her attendance at ALBUM conference. Karen shared her insight about making recruitment work as an integral part of your diversity and inclusion strategy, skills based hiring and the power of being part of the Women in Transport network.
Read MoreSoutheastern Railway leads the way for women in the transport industry
Discover how Southeastern Railway is leading the way for women in the transport industry having recently been recognized with the prestigious WORK180 Equitable Workplace Award for its outstanding commitment to gender equity.
Read MoreStress Awareness Month - Spotlight from Melanie Clarke, Women in Transport Intersectionality Advisory Group Member
…and sometimes just acknowledging out loud to someone else that you’re feeling stressed – and sharing the source of the stress - can be all it takes to process the feelings and take those small actions to aid stress relief.
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Volunteering with Women in Transport (Transport for the North Event)
Women in Transport: Team Member Insight - Joanna Hill
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Women in Transport: Team Member Insight from Joanna Hill
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HW Martin (Traffic Management) Ltd case study on their work to improve accessibility and inclusion in the realm of temporary traffic management
The following case study highlights the work that member organisation, HW Martin (Traffic Management) Ltd does to improve accessibility and inclusion in the realm of temporary traffic management.
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