Survive starting your nursing career – advice from those who have done it
There is no shortage of horror stories about working as a nurse in the UK. Werk magazine wants to help alleviate the fears and anxieties of aspiring nurses, so we have put together expert advice on how to survive and thrive in nursing. The challenges and pressures...
Primary school teachers: the female army teaching our little ones
Tears, tantrums and toilet training have always been a thing for primary school teachers, but with endless reports of colossal teacher shortages what is it really like for those on the frontline of the classroom? A typical day at work for Claire Roebuck looks very...
In it for the long run: When dedication is the key to reaching your career goals
Praising the women who have shown that passion and dedication is the key to reaching your career goals What does it mean to be ‘in it for the long run’? Is it the importance of perseverance or what about when your passion requires years of education and...
Gender pay gap data shows improvement – but is it all good?
Within the past decade, data amongst full-time employees has revealed that the gender pay gap has decreased by a quarter. In 2023, the pay gap stood at 7.7% and despite the decrease that’s still a percentage that’s too high for modern day society. For those that don’t...
Driving Diversity: The women behind the HGV industry
You might be stuck for an idea of what to do for a career, but you know you like driving. Have you ever considered a life on the road in the HGV industry? The haulage and trucking industry is the fifth-largest employer in the UK, yet so few people in this industry...
Women in STEM facing adversities
Facing sexism, feeling undermined and being outnumbered in the workplace is a predicament many women in STEM know all too well. Facing personal barriers alongside this however, such as being an ethnic minority or neurodivergent, may leave women feeling like they're...
Women in farming: The key to success
For aspiring women in farming, the world of agricultural can feel dominated by masculinity, but it’s time to get the narrative moo-ving. Women farmers across the country are the backbone to the industry, from animal husbandry to in-house support, and everything...
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