International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) worked with leading panel provider Find Out Now to conduct a landmark survey of more than 4,100 respondents.
The survey, the first of its kind from the BCC, looks at the perceived impact childcare, general caring responsibilities and menopause have on a person’s career, as well as the support available to those impacted by the issues.
On International Women’s Day, the BCC will publish the results from survey and launch a three-year gender equity campaign based on stark research findings.
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The BCC is committed to facing these challenges head on by levelling up for women in the workplace, through an urgent three-year Chamber campaign.
The campaign will be based on a three-point plan, to include:
1 . Short-term action: Convene employment experts, Chamber CEOs and employers to create a Chamber Workplace Equity Commission
2. Medium-term work: The commission to analyse research findings and case studies, to develop policies for Government and best practices for businesses enshrining equity in the workplace.
3.Long-term goal: Re-run the same survey with the aim of moving the dial on the findings we are publishing today.
Representatives from across South Yorkshire’s business community came together in the grand surroundings of Wentworth Woodhouse to deliver one simple message: achieving true inclusion requires action. In a message echoed at similar events taking place throughout the world to mark International Women’s Day, held annually......
Two thirds (67%) of women who have had childcare responsibilities in the last 10 years felt they missed out on career progression as a result More than eight in ten (86%) women disagree that there is sufficient support for people with caring responsibilities for elderly......
