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 moreHW Martin (Traffic Management) Ltd case study on their work to improve accessibility and inclusion in the realm of temporary traffic management
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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.
Read moreWomen in Transport: Board Member Insight - Katie Hulland
Women in Transport: Board Member Insight - Katie Hulland
Read moreWomen in Transport Book Club Review: “The Patriarchs” by Angela Saini
In our February instalment, the Women in Transport Book Club delved into Angela Saini’s “The Patriarch”, a compelling exploration of the historical roots of gender inequality.
Read moreEmpowering Women Leaders in Logistics: TRS Apprenticeship Leading the Way
Whilst change is afoot in the fast-paced landscape of logistics, women are still underrepresented, including in leadership roles. But as the call for gender balance becomes increasingly louder, the Transport and Warehouse Operations Supervisor Apprenticeship offered by TRS in association with the RHA presents an opportunity to champion women in leadership positions within the transport and warehousing sectors.
Read moreParliamentary roundtable shines spotlight on inclusion and improved health and safety
A parliamentary roundtable discussion hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport highlighted the benefits of incorporating equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into health and safety strategies.
Read moreTaylor Woodrow Announcement
Women in Transport is excited to announce a renewal of their partnership with Taylor Woodrow
Read moreGround breaking Event Held to shape the Future of Bus Cab Design
Women in Transport and their partner First Bus, hosted the inaugural Inclusive Cab Summit at First Bus Leicester’s Depot on Tuesday. This ‘industry first’ was attended by 30 organisations from across the sector and marked the start of the journey towards creating a gold charter for inclusive bus cab design.
Read moreInsights from Women In Transport and Men for Inclusion roundtable on the importance of allyship
On 28th February, "PwC’ generously hosted Women In Transport and Men for Inclusion roundtable on the importance of allyship.
Read moreWomen in Transport Is Excited To Announce A Partnership With WORK180
A vibrant community platform empowering women and marginalized groups with the information they need to make informed career choices, helping them discover workplaces that work for them.
Read moreFM Conway talk about their EDI Strategy, All Great People, supporting people from all areas of their community.
At FM Conway we recognise that diversity is key to a high-performing workforce and in 2020 launched our EDI Strategy, All Great People, which outlined eight key goals to ensure that FM Conway supports people from all areas of our community. One of our goals focused on the recruitment, retention and promotion of women.
Read moreEmpowering Conversation on Mental Health: Insights from Time to Talk Day with Women in Aviation and Aerospace
Northwest-based volunteer, Louise Kenny, recently had the privilege of representing Women in Transport at the “Let’s Talk About Mental Health” event - an inspiring evening of conversation on Time to Talk Day. Hosted by Manchester Airport Group’s Mental Health Colleague Resource Group in partnership with Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter, the event took place in the iconic Concorde Hanger in Altringham, offering a unique backdrop for meaningful conversations.
Read moreAn Audience with Sarah Boyd
The Scotland Regional Hub were honoured to welcome Sarah Boyd, Managing Director of Lothian for another instalment of our ‘An Audience With’ series
Read moreNavigating the roads of menopause
The stages of peri-menopause and menopause may be filled with unpredictable physical and emotional changes.
Read moreNew Year Reflections From The Managing Director of Camilleri Appointments, one of the sponsors of Women in Transport Advance programme
We place senior level appointments across all modes of transport and are specialists in Passenger transport. We do it with honesty, integrity, compassion, and care.
Read moreEmpowering Collaboration: Brightly joins forces as a Corporate Partner with Women in Transport
Women in Transport is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with Brightly, a Siemens company and a leading figure in intelligent asset management solutions.
Read moreWhen it comes to gender equal mobility, are we asking the right questions?
There have been growing calls for “gender mainstreaming” in urban mobility. Achieving this means getting the right data. However, from crash test dummies to bus timetables, even train drivers' uniforms, it is little secret that we have described, designed and deployed urban mobility for only half the population.
Read moreRingway employees, Karin Harwood, Jo Saunders And Katie Gray Reflect On Their Careers And Share Their Thoughts On Promoting Our Industry To More Women
Ringway understand that this industry can be a fantastic place for women to grow their careers and develop their skills, allowing women to embrace equity in a male-dominated industry and wish to spotlight some of these key women.
Read moreEmpowering change: Project Centre's journey towards gender equality in the workplace
“People of Project Centre Awards” Organised by Project Centre’s Women’s Learning and Development Network.
Year by year, the global momentum towards achieving female representation and equality in the workplace continues to grow. Embracing this cause is not only morally right but also a strategic business move.
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