JOBS FOR WOMEN

Within the last 50 years, women have fought and achieved more than ever before towards equality. Women have progressed in reaching a new platform, as more and more women are acknowledging their rights and focus on living independently from men. More women are in employment than ever before, with over 70% of women in employment. However, women only make up under half of the total labour force and are still paid less than men on average. More work is to be done to reach equality. Many job sites ignore the initiatives of women or care to know employers that prioritise gender equality. VERCIDA is different.

Women have the ability to transform our economies, societies and businesses. Yet they are paid less, are less likely to have a leadership position, and are chronically under-represented in critical areas like technology and engineering.

Employer responsibilities in gender equality

Employers in both the private and public sector have a role in ensuring equal, fair and inclusive working environments that allow women to develop and progress. Involving men is a vital part of this. We need to recognise and move beyond negative social norms. We need to rebalance the power structures that fuel inequality.

access to quality work, fair pay and opportunities for training;
greater flexibility in working, like shorter hours or telecommuting. All UK employees have the legal right to ask for flexible working arrangements after six months of employment. This was taken up by two-thirds (63%) of working women, compared to 44% of working men.
active mentoring, in and out of work. Powerful female role models help and support women in the workforce to navigate barriers and challenges.
child care, parental leave and pension schemes. The majority of mothers’ work and 2014 figures suggested almost as many women with children (74.1%) participated in the labour force as women with no children (75%).

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