Rachael discusses the barriers that working class young women face when entering and progressing in the workplace.
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From the pay gap to unfair hiring practices to workplace exclusion, young women and girls can often be undervalued and discriminated against in professional settings.
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Rachael discusses the barriers that working class young women face when entering and progressing in the workplace.
Jenni discusses workplace gender inequality, and how our research with young women informs how we can improve their experiences and progression at work in Scotland.
Yasmine Morgan discusses how young women can experience both ageism and sexism in the workplace, and why we need to listen to young people’s voices.
Maya McCrae talks about how young women are more likely to be impacted by imposter syndrome, and her experience of this in the workplace.
Emma Roberts talks about the importance of mentorship, training, and employee networks for young women in the workplace, particularly in STEM roles.
How can chattiness be used to develop a career in science communication? In this blog, Amy Lee Shergold from our 30 under 30 2023 list, discusses how she found her niche within her scientific career.
As I celebrate my one-year milestone as a young woman CEO, I reflect on the journey that led me here, the challenges I’ve encountered along the way, and the work that still needs to be done to create space for more feminist leadership.
Guest blogger Jenny Lester reflects on soon turning 30, by asking friends, family and colleagues of different ages to impart advice and knowledge about this stage of life, where they are now, and what’s to come.
Earlier this week, we launched the findings of Young Women Code, our collaborative research project with CodeClan, that will contribute to ending gender disparity in the digital technology sector in Scotland. Read the Summary of our Findings and Key Recommendations here.