Welcome Back to Netwomen: Let’s Make 2025 a Year of Closing the Pay Gap

At Netwomen, our mission is to empower companies and individuals to address pay equity gaps and build more inclusive workplaces. As we enter 2025, it’s time to focus on meaningful action and tangible results. The gender pay gap remains a critical issue, with the UK’s current average pay gap at 14.9% according to the Office […]

Netwomen’s Year in Review: Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead to 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, Netwomen want to take a moment to reflect on a year filled with growth, connection, and impactful progress towards our mission of creating more inclusive workplaces and elevating women in business. This year, we’ve been privileged to host monthly Aspiring Leaders Circle events, offering a unique platform for women […]

Ending the Year Strong: Preparing for Progress on Leadership and Pay Equity in 2025

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how far we’ve come in addressing gender equity challenges—and to plan for the year ahead. For businesses and individuals alike, December is an opportunity to set meaningful goals that promote leadership diversity and close the gender pay gap. Here are some key […]

Confidence, Credibility, and Climbing the Ladder

For women in business, rising to leadership often means navigating a complex web of societal biases, workplace challenges, and personal self-doubt. Confidence, credibility, and the ability to climb the professional ladder are key factors in breaking through barriers, yet they’re not always straightforward to achieve. According to McKinsey’s 2023 Women in the Workplace report, women […]

Closing the Gap: What Equal Pay Day Means for Women in Business

Every year, Equal Pay Day marks the symbolic date on which women effectively start working “for free” compared to men’s average earnings, due to the ongoing gender pay gap. This year, Equal Pay Day falls on 20th November, according to the Fawcett Society, a leading UK charity advocating for gender equality. Despite progress, the gender […]

Building Inclusive Communication in the Workplace: A Step Forward for Women

In today’s evolving workplace, fostering a culture of inclusive communication is essential. Netwomen’s mission is to empower women in business, and through our events, courses, and memberships, we’re committed to equipping women with the skills and networks needed to thrive. But we know that real progress requires systemic support – starting with a commitment to […]

Resilience in the Face of Challenge: Empowering Women in Male-Dominated Industries

Women in male-dominated industries often encounter unique challenges that can hinder their professional growth. These obstacles, such as exclusionary cultures and limited advancement opportunities, can be daunting. However, many women are demonstrating that resilience—building the capacity to recover from setbacks and adapt to challenges—can be the key to not just surviving, but thriving. The Challenge […]

Unpacking Implicit Bias: A Barrier to Women in Business

Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that influence our understanding, actions, and decisions. These biases can significantly impact women’s experiences in the workplace, often leading to unequal opportunities and unique challenges. Understanding implicit bias and its effects is crucial for creating an equitable environment where women can thrive in their careers. The […]

Mental Health and Productivity: Building a Culture that Thrives

Imagine an employee who once thrived under pressure but now struggles to meet deadlines, feeling overwhelmed and mentally drained. This scenario plays out in countless businesses when mental health isn’t prioritised. It’s clear: when individuals are mentally well, they perform better, engage more deeply, and contribute more effectively to their teams and organisations. The Connection […]

Equity in Action: Realising Psychological Safety in Diverse Organisations

Organisations committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), like Netwomen, recognise that creating a psychologically safe environment is foundational for fostering genuine equity. Without this safety, the diverse talents within a workforce cannot fully contribute or innovate. In a recent discussion with Pinky Ghadiali, founder and CEO of Netwomen, she highlighted the urgent need […]