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It’s World Mental Health day, and the theme for 2024 is “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”. Globally, an estimated 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety at a cost of US$ 1 trillion per year in lost productivity. Statistics show that women suffer from burnout more than men. The following reasons have been sited: 💠Greater burden of carer responsibilities and bearing the motherhood penalty 💠Lack of progression at work and perpetuation of gender pay gap 💠Continued harassment, bullying and lack of psychological safety and support from management Find out more in this article: https://lnkd.in/dXDzqaDH

A decade on from it's first publication, the McKinsey & Company and Lean In 2024 Women in the Workplace report reminds us while strides have been made, there are key ongoing challenges that continue to impede women’s advancement in the workplace. See what companies can do to make progress ⬇

🎧Listen now to our latest episode of The Impact Room: Path to Tech: Education, Early Careers & Experimenting with Keran Spetch. “The road to success is not easy, and it's not straight, and it's really bumpy, and it's really difficult and requires a lot of grit and resilience.” Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ejvUZXVE #TheImpactRoom #WomenInTech #WomeninTechPodcast Abhi M. Keran Spetch Mitali Gohel Jenil Dani Rhiannon Phelan

“You don’t have to be ‘techie’ to be in tech, which I like, I’m empowered by it.” 👀 Listen in to our latest episode: Path to Tech: Education, Early Careers & Experimenting with Keran Spetch Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gu2Vs-Hc #TheImpactRoom #WomenInTech #WomeninTechPodcast Abhi M. Keran Spetch Mitali Gohel Jenil Dani Rhiannon Phelan

Need a new holiday podcast? 🎧 The Women@Tech team have created 'The Impact Room' podcast sharing inspirational stories and practical steps to achieve gender equality through honest, engaging conversations. Our co-founder Vicky Reddington was delighted to join the conversation to share early career stories, learnings and tips in the episode "Building Confidence as a Leader: People, Passion and Potential" You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/eMYrjNcS #mentoring #WomenatTech #theimpactroom #podcast Spotify

As the sun sets on summer, many of us start experiencing a sense of unease known as the "summer scaries." It's that mix of anxiety and stress as we transition from the relaxed pace of summer to the busier, more structured routines of autumn. But why do we feel this way? The change in seasons often brings new pressures—whether it's the return to work or simply the shift from holiday mode to full productivity. The laid-back days of summer, filled with long weekends and outdoor fun, can make the prospect of deadlines and responsibilities feel overwhelming. So how can you best set yourself up for this shift? 📅 Plan ahead: organise your calendar to reduce anxiety. ✔ Set small goals: ease into your routine gradually. 💗 Keep self-care: continue summer habits like walks or reading. 🤝 Reconnect: reach out to colleagues or friends. 🍂 Embrace autumn: focus on the positives of the new season. Do you experience the summer scaries? Vote in our poll below! 👇

The final episode of The Impact Room season one is NOW LIVE: Path to Tech: Education, Early Careers & Experimenting with Keran Spetch Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e2HrP6mU 🎧 Keran shares her unconventional journey into the Tech industry and delves into the challenges and opportunities it provides.  She emphasises the importance of mentorship and the ability to pivot careers within the same company.  Her story serves as a powerful reminder that success is not solely defined by privileges, but by the impact you make in your community and beyond. #TheImpactRoom #WomenInTech #WomeninTechPodcast Abhi M. Keran Spetch Mitali Gohel Jenil Dani Rhiannon Phelan

🌟 Have Your Say - Help Shape Future Episodes of The Impact Room!  Have you tuned into the Women@Tech podcast yet? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Your feedback will help us uncover more uncomfortable truths, share more inspirational stories, and take practical steps toward gender equality. 👉 Share Your Feedback Here: https://lnkd.in/gZxpG7um Let's keep the conversation going and make a lasting impact together! #WomenInTech #GenderEquality #TheImpactRoom #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion

Whether you're about to head off for your commute home or the daily dog walk, listen into the latest Impact Room episode! We spoke to Rebecca Pate, Head of Product at Marks and Spencer, about her career journey in digital product management and shaping a dynamic shift with digital first retail. She dives into flexing a growth mindset, removing limited beliefs and how this is innate or learnt. Listen to her frank advice on corporate systemic structures, ways to break down bias and phenomenal influence in networks to drive changes in policy such as doubling paid maternity leave and tripling paternity leave. Listen in or save for later here: https://lnkd.in/e-QsHnZx

🥇 Champions celebrating champions, women celebrating women. Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles bowing down to congratulate Rebeca Andrade on her gold medal win is everything we love to see. In a world where competition can sometimes overshadow collaboration, moments like this remind us of the power of unity. When women come together, cheer each other on, and celebrate every win, we all rise higher. Here's to women supporting women—on the podium, at work, and everywhere in between. Together, we're unstoppable. 💪✨