Fleet Street Quarter’s Post

A really important issue to raise and consider in our strategic thinking between agendas for Gender based violence, Safer streets and wellbeing - this really provides an opportunity for women to connect to be active together and feel safe. I would urge leaders in these sectors to help join these dots and understand the barriers Her Spirit have highlighted and their solution to support this. #OwnTheNight

How often through our careers do we sit there at an event or all staff forum, and listen to our CEO or leadership team spouting a load of rubbish about the organisation and leadership’s passion and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion? But their slick, polished words don’t match with your everyday lived experience, or that of your colleagues and friends. How many times have you had to listen to the results of the latest employee survey, watching them claim glory for minuscule improvements, all the while you know there is a culture of bullying, discrimination and nepotism running rife. What about those times where a particularly callous offender gets up on stage shouting about their virtues and care about culture and behaviours, only you know full well that they are terrorising their team in plain sight. Don’t even get me started on the companies that manage to win awards and certifications for policies and values they write down but do not come close to living. These are all examples of Care Washing, and I think it has a lot to answer for when it comes to the glacially slow pace of change in industries like mine (construction / rail). Talk is cheap, and it’s far easier to talk a good game than it is to actually do something meaningful about the change we need to see. You cannot TELL someone what the culture of your organisation is, a culture thrives in actions, behaviours and norms. Have you seen examples of Care Washing before? View post on instagram: https://lnkd.in/gWC6v2qH #carewashing

This Monday when I woke, unlike in recent months, I didn’t jump out of bed for my morning run. Instead, I looked at the darkness behind the blinds and knew it was that time of year again: time to adjust my day to make sure my runs happen in daylight. For so many women and girls, the switch back to darker evenings doesn’t just signal the start of winter—it signals a need for extra caution. This nicely linked to a memorable TV moment over the past weekend, when actor Saoirse Ronan made waves on The Graham Norton Show by calling out these everyday inequalities in a way that left a male-dominated panel momentarily speechless and their discomfort palpable. Her words underscore the reality that women’s safety in public spaces shouldn’t be a seasonal concern. It should be an all-year, all-society effort. When the days are shorter, the simple act of exercising, commuting, or meeting friends in public spaces becomes a more calculated choice. We think about route changes, safety lights, sharing our location, and how we’d respond if we felt threatened. These added steps for safety—many of which men might not even consider—are a constant reminder of the constraints we face simply because of our gender. It’s unfair, exhausting, and ultimately disheartening. The #RightToMove campaign from UN Women UK captures this need for a shift in how we view public safety. We shouldn’t have to plan our days around daylight just to feel secure, and the solution doesn’t rest solely on individual women taking extra measures. It requires a collective commitment to creating safe public spaces for everyone, where women and girls can move freely and confidently. This isn't purely a 'women only' problem and it relies on us all committing to being proactive in supporting and protecting women’s right to move. Whether it’s reporting suspicious behaviour, offering a helping hand, or simply being aware, everyone has a role to play in ensuring safety isn’t a privilege but a given. #StopSupportReport #UNWomenUK #SafeSpaces #RightToMove #SafetyForAll #GenderEquality #FreedomToMove #EmpowerWomen #PublicSafety #StandUp #SaferCommunities #SupportWomen #EqualityForAll #InclusiveCommunities

I’m still shocked: 1 in 3 women report having been exposed to domestic and/ or sexual violence by an intimate partner or someone else in their lifetime. Beyond the shock, this statistic from the UN Women demonstrates how vital it is to stay engaged and act. At AXA, we believe companies have a key role to play on societal issues. As an insurer, we provide services, legal assistance, and psychological support to clients impacted, victims and survivors of abuse. And as an employer, because the workplace should be a safe space, we offer dedicated support to our employees. Today, we are training “trusted persons” in each of our entities to recognize, respond and refer victim-survivors to dedicated services. We aim to expand this training to all employees. While this violence originates outside the workplace, it affects us all. I’m convinced that through awareness and training, everyone of us can be part of the solution. 🗣 Being a woman should not be a risk, #Noexcuse for gender-based violence.

Prioritizing women’s safety isn’t just a promise—it’s a pledge to be Supportive, Affirmative, Friendly, and Empathetic in every interaction. Let’s take collective action to create a world where safety is a right, not a privilege. Take the pledge today: Share this message and commit to building safer spaces for everyone. Together, we can inspire change, one step at a time. #PledgeForSafety #WomensSafetyFirst #SAFECommunities #Empowerment #SafetyForAll #LeadWithEmpathy #TogetherForChange #SafeAndSupportive #NSSInitiatives

Join us for an important training and conversation about microaggressions and how we can counter them to create a more inclusive world.  🗓 Date: Friday, September 20, 2024  🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT | 1:00 AM - 2:30 AM AEST  📍 Where: Online 🤝 Hosted by: Inclusivv Often referred to as "death by a thousand cuts," microaggressions can show up in the form of remarks, questions, actions, or even a glance. They can easily go unnoticed, but their impact can add up to foster a toxic culture. In this brief training and conversation, we’ll explore how to identify and address microaggressions in order to foster more inclusive, supportive workplaces. ✨ Learn about microaffirmations and little things you can do to counter act harm ✨Understand how to “call in” and “call on” your friends and colleagues with dignity and respect  ✨Practice the frameworks for how to respond to a microaggression without giving your power away. Let's work together to create a world where everyone feels valued and respected. Join via the link in the comments. 🌎 ✨ #InclusiveLeadership #Microaggressions #WorkplaceCulture #BuildingInclusion #InclusiveWorkplace

It all comes down to culture. At Sibanye-Stillwater, we are building a workplace culture where gender-based violence and disrespect have no place. Sibanye-Stillwater CRO Richard Stewart explains how leadership and respect for people shape our vision for a better workplace. When we lead with respect, we create a culture of safety, equality, and dignity. That’s how we make a difference. #RespectPeople #LeadByExample #InclusiveCulture #EndGBV #ZeroTolerance #SibanyeStillwater #16DaysofActivism #NoToGBVF #SibanyeStillwaterCares

This month, we reflect on the importance of creating a workplace where respect, equality, and safety are prioritised. Since attaining White Ribbon accreditation in 2016, we have upheld these values through actions that make a real impact within our Department. Our efforts include implementing fair practices into recruitment and promotion, offering flexible working arrangements for all employees, and providing strong support systems for those impacted by violence. In 2025, we’ll pursue annual White Ribbon accreditation, solidifying our commitment to long-term change. White Ribbon Month serves as a reminder that preventing violence starts with all of us. By promoting positive behaviours and fostering respectful relationships, we can make a meaningful difference in our workplaces here at DIT, and beyond. #WhiteRibbon #WhiteRibbonMonth #WeListen

It is so empowering to work with such excellent humans who care so much for others.

🌟 Join the WorkWell Respect Network (WWRN) to create safer workplaces! 🌟 The WorkWell Respect Network is a powerful initiative supported by WorkSafe Victoria and the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre at Victoria University. It brings together workplace leaders, senior management, and employee representatives to better prevent and respond to work-related gendered violence, including sexual harassment. 🔹 What is the WWRN? The WWRN helps workplaces build a psychologically and physically safer environment for all employees. It considers the needs of workers with intersectional identities and supports workplaces in preventing and responding to gendered violence. https://loom.ly/1fu4JKU 🔹 Key Benefits: - Free Program: The WWRN program is free for your organisation, thanks to support from WorkSafe Victoria. - Adaptable Tools and Templates: Led by subject matter experts, you can customise templates and tools to align with your existing processes. These resources empower you to address, respond to, and report on workplace gendered violence effectively. 🔹 Why Join? By joining the WWRN, you’ll: 1. Improve awareness and understanding of work-related gendered violence, including sexual harassment. 2. Strengthen your knowledge of responsibilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 3. Influence cultural and systemic change within your workplace or industry. 4. Engage in industry-wide conversations to drive innovative strategies. Leaders in STEM, this is your chance to make a difference! Join the WorkWell Respect Network and contribute to safer, more respectful workplaces. Together, we can create positive change. 💪🌟 Join today: https://lnkd.in/gh3Agmb8 #WorkplaceSafety #GenderEquality #workwellrespectnetwork #Women4STEM #respectatwork