Women in Rail

Seeking Venue Hosts for SWiFT Events At SWiFT, we are committed to improving gender balance and fostering diversity in senior roles within the UK rail industry. Live events promoting collaboration, sharing insights, and driving meaningful change is a key part of this. To do this we need venues large and small. By offering your space, you will support our shared goals and show your commitment to equality and inclusion in UK Rail. It's a fantastic opportunity to showcase your organisations dedication to our cause and contribute to real progress in the rail sector. If you're interested or would like to discuss further, please get in touch: [email protected] Together, we can make a difference.

𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐩 50 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬! Women in Rail are thrilled to announce that Network Rail, one of our Platinum Corporate Members, has been recognised as one of the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equity for the fourth consecutive year! This achievement is a significant milestone and reflects their unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, can thrive and succeed. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: Gender equity ensures diverse perspectives, innovation, and creates a more inclusive environment for all employees. It means that everyone has equal opportunities to advance and contribute! 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲: Over the past year, Network Rail launched several initiatives to promote gender equity, including: - 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐲 launching a Menopause Toolkit and updated their ‘EDI Guide’ to support menopause in the workplace. -  𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬: Introduced free period products at all work locations through the Bloody Good Employers Accreditation and support from their Gender Equity employee led network (Inspire) -  𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: Signed the Pregnancy Loss Pledge, updated Baby Loss guidance, and revised miscarriage leave to include five days of additional paid leave for both parents. These steps have provided vital support to colleagues and improved the workplace at Network Rail. Join us in celebrating this achievement and continuing the journey towards gender equity! https://lnkd.in/eY-9WtRf

Join Women in Rail Yorkshire for their Summer Social! This is a great opportunity to catch up and network with like-minded people. Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment. To learn more or register for the event visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eyMB5c3e When: 11/07/2024 Where: Cat in The Wall, 4 The Stonebow, York, YO1 7NY Time: 17:30 - 20:00   #WomenInRail #Event

Join SWiFT for Rethinking Allyship with special guest speaker, Cordelia Osewa-Ediae. Cordelia Osewa-Ediae is a strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant with over 15 years’ experience of leading culture change and talent development initiatives in various sectors. A trained Coach and Trainer, Cordelia regularly speaks, and writes about issues relating to leadership, workplace inclusion, social mobility and culture change. She is an RSA Fellow, Action Learning facilitator for leadership teams and Trustee of a multi academy school Trust Board. Find out more about Cordelia's work here: https://lnkd.in/d68mBjs6 To secure your spot, email [email protected]. Don't miss this opportunity for valuable insights! #SWiFTEvent #RethinkingAllyship #Allyship https://lnkd.in/eDAce43W

Becoming a SWiFT Member provides an array of benefits from access to #networking events to providing you with a platform to help progress your #career. Find out more about becoming a member here: https://lnkd.in/ehm2E7p2

From all at Women in Rail, we wish all who are celebrating, a joyful and safe Al-Hijra. #alhijramuburak

Marie Daly: Chair's Weekly Blog

oin SWiFT for Rethinking Allyship with special guest speaker, Cordelia Osewa-Ediae. Cordelia Osewa-Ediae is a strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant with over 15 years’ experience of leading culture change and talent development initiatives in various sectors. A trained Coach and Trainer, Cordelia regularly speaks, and writes about issues relating to leadership, workplace inclusion, social mobility and culture change. She is an RSA Fellow, Action Learning facilitator for leadership teams and Trustee of a multi academy school Trust Board. Find out more about Cordelia's work here: https://lnkd.in/d68mBjs6 To secure your spot, email [email protected]. Don't miss this opportunity for valuable insights! https://lnkd.in/eDAce43W

Women in Rail Chair, Marie Daly discussed how Women in Rail is driving equality, equity and diversity, as well as the objective for the future, in the latest edition of Rail Staff. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePGH4caB

Join SWiFT for Rethinking Allyship with special guest speaker, Cordelia Osewa-Ediae. Cordelia Osewa-Ediae is a strategic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Consultant with over 15 years’ experience of leading culture change and talent development initiatives in various sectors. A trained Coach and Trainer, Cordelia regularly speaks, and writes about issues relating to leadership, workplace inclusion, social mobility and culture change. She is an RSA Fellow, Action Learning facilitator for leadership teams and Trustee of a multi academy school Trust Board. Find out more about Cordelia's work here: https://lnkd.in/d68mBjs6 To secure your spot, email [email protected]. Don't miss this opportunity for valuable insights! #SWiFTEvent #RethinkingAllyship #Allyship https://lnkd.in/eDAce43W