Kate Siegel, Director at Better Placed, says that workplaces are still not inclusive spaces for women to talk about health matters without it being detrimental to their career development.
It’s hard to think of a time when the subject of “Women in the Workplace” has been as topical, but my word, it’s happening! Women’s equality and women’s health at work really do matter and our voices are being heard.
From conferences and business groups to magazine articles and TV documentaries, it’s become a great hot topic.
Let us be clear, this is not about excluding men, this is about including women in the workplace. And it’s a wonderful journey to be on.
We know the stats – 50% of our population is women. Humans are living and working longer.
We have generations choosing to not have families, working alongside those who want nothing more than a big brood, alongside those who regrettably can’t. And those that do, somehow manage to spectacularly juggle their career with their family – utmost respect and Kudos to them.
Multi-tasking work with babysitters, nursery schools, promotional opportunities, glass ceilings and visibility in the workplace is exhausting to even write about.
And these are the reasons these women shouldn’t miss out on promotional opportunities. Neither should those who may have struggled with women’s health issues and consequently needed some time away from the office.
