What is Psychological Safety? And why is it Even More Important for minority communities like LGBTQ+
Psychological safety is the unfettered access to bring one’s whole self to work. Rather than hiding, concealing, or feigning an identity, it demands that all members of an organisation be authentic and cooperative. When a psychologically secure environment is established, people are able to communicate and collaborate with ease while fostering an atmosphere of curiosity […]
How Unconscious Bias in the Workplace can negatively affect your LGBTQ Employees
The LGBTQ community is often underrepresented in the corporate world, and when they do make it through the hiring process, they are faced with a new challenge: unconscious bias. Unconscious bias is a hidden form of discrimination that exists within workplaces and can have a serious negative impact on career development for LGBTQ employees. Unconscious […]
Why Disability Awareness Training in the Workplace is Important
Disability Awareness is a topic that is essential for both employees and employers. There are many ways to promote disability awareness in the workplace, but the most important way is through education. Employers can provide training on how to be more accessible and inclusive of people with disabilities, and employees can learn about what disabilities […]
Why Hybrid and Flexible Working is Key to Productivity and Good Mental Health
In an era of unprecedented disruption, the notion of hybrid work is something that many find unfamiliar. Indeed, while it represents a sharp departure from the traditional work model, what exactly constitutes this innovative approach to employment remains an open question. To gain insight into its evolution over time and explore its effects on society […]
Why you should kick-start a workplace wellbeing plan this January!
Christmas and New Year are often a season of extravagance, during which we indulge ourselves with copious amounts of alcohol and chocolate. This is particularly true in December when compared to any other time in the year. As the festive season draws to a close, that final selection box will surely be purged of its […]
The Connection Between Mental Health and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mental health is a term which can cover a multitude of different issues. However, it is important to note that mental health can be affected by diversity, equity, and inclusion. According to a Forbes article, mental health and diversity and inclusion (D&I) are interrelated, pointing out how employees from diverse backgrounds may be faced with several […]
Looking Back on 2022
It has been a busy year for the Netwomen™️ team, and we thought it only fitting to delve a little deeper as to what we achieved, and some highlights, over the past year. At the beginning of 2022 Netwomen™️ consisted of CEO, Pinky Ghadiali, and 8 Ambassadors. Since then, it has grown to over 10 […]
There’s Still Time to Set Your 2023 Business Goals
It’s never too late to learn how to plan for the new year. If you’re not a fan of planning, you’re not alone. However, planning is vital if you hope to surpass your sales goals in 2023. Planning is how we can look to the future while using what we’ve learned thus far. As a […]
5 Things Female Tech Leaders Must do to Succeed
There are many reasons why women in tech need to continue to succeed. Women in tech represent a diversity that is often undervalued and underrepresented, and they bring different perspectives and experiences that can help organisations improve their overall effectiveness. Female leaders in technology must be proactive in order to ensure their success, as well […]
How to Remain Focussed on your Business During December
We’ve done it. We’ve got through 11 months of the year, and we are in the final stretch. Welcome to December! December is a short month for most (hospitality and healthcare excluded) industry professionals, but for the rest of us we receive and/or take some time off leaving it, realistically, a three-week month. We start […]
