Your gender equity update

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Here’s the latest on menopause in the workplace, the gender pay gap and some insights from my Influence & Impact podcast.

Menopause matters

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) issued the guidance to clarify the legal obligations to workers going through the menopause.

The Shattering the Silence publications report on 12 months progress from Helen Tomlinson, Menopause Employment Champion

In particular, it highlights that there are resources available for employers to support their employees through menopause.? The Menopause Resources Hub on the GOV.UK Help to Grow portal provides menopause-related workplace guidance and resources for employers and their workers.

Employers are being encouraged to sign up to Wellbeing of Women’s ‘Menopause Workplace Pledge’. The Menopause Workplace Pledge calls on employers to make a public commitment to supporting women’s wellbeing, take positive action to make sure everyone going through menopause is supported, and communicate to prospective employees that they are a menopause-friendly organisation.

Gender pay gap

The latest report from Pregnant Then Screwed shows that mums earn 43% less per week than dads.

The latest from my Influence & Impact podcast…

Career conversations…

Women initiate career conversations less than men do and often talk themselves out of asking for coaching or training by putting others' needs first.? Find out more in episode 157 - Asking Your Employer to Invest in You.

Coaching culture…

Is there a coaching culture in your organisation?? If not that’s something you’re going to want to work on.? I did a Linkedin poll where 42% of people said their company didn't have a coaching culture and they wished it did.? Hear more from my guest Jo Wright PCC on the value of a coaching culture and how to build one in your team or organisation in episode 156 .

Building confidence in others…

If you’ve got a team member who lacks confidence it could be impacting their performance, their career progression and how they feel about work.

Confidence issues are widespread with 79% of women saying they lack confidence at work.? And it impacts people’s ability to perform and progress. 46% of women say managing a negative mindset stops them from making the impact they want at work whilst 37% of women identified a lack of confidence and self-belief in their own ability as an obstacle to career progression.

So how do you help people in your team build their confidence and unlock their potential?? In episode 155 I share 6 practical ways you can help a team member feel more confident in their role, as well as 3 traps to avoid to make sure you’re not labelling someone as unconfident when that may not be the issue.

Public speaking anxiety…

Do you experience public speaking anxiety or nerves when you have to present at an important meeting or give a talk? Why is it that public speaking creates such a strong reaction in many of us? And how do we overcome those nerves to be able to perform at our best?? Hear from Olivia James in episode 154 on how to go into a presentation feeling more confident and what to do if your mind goes blank.

Want to talk about working together?

People Teams - book a call with me to talk about your current gender equity activity and how we could potentially help you fill in any gaps.? My team and I focus on supporting women leaders, building the confidence of early-mid career women and training in allyship for men and leaders.

Individuals - book a call to chat about 1:1 coaching and the programmes I offer to see what is the best fit for you.