by Charlotte Beever | May 21, 2024 | Disability, Identity
In an era where diversity and inclusion are buzzwords in every workplace, a significant portion of the workforce remains consistently absent from the conversation – individuals with learning disabilities. Coming up to learning disability week 2024, Werk wants to...
by Daisy Kimpton | May 20, 2024 | Identity, Working Mother
Women in higher education are supported through choosing their university, selecting modules, completing coursework and sitting exams. But are they still supported as adequately when they fall pregnant during their studies? I spoke to three girls about how they...
by Hannah Hodgetts | May 20, 2024 | Identity, Working Mother
Integrating work and education with parenthood is hard no matter your age, but what happens if you have children earlier than most? Young mothers are breaking barriers everyday and changing the narrative of how a woman’s life should pan out. The old fashioned...
by Charlotte Beever | May 19, 2024 | Disability, Identity
Learning Disability Week 2024 is an annual celebration of people with learning disabilities organised by the learning disability charity Mencap, It’s held during the third week of June, from Monday the 17 to Sunday the 23. This year’s theme is, “Do...
by Lucy Hainsworth | May 18, 2024 | Disability, Identity, Race, Sexuality, Working Mother
What is the equality act? The Equality Act was introduced in 2010 to try and prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace. This article is here to tell you everything you need to know about the act, provided by gov.uk, for what this means for minorities in...
by Trudie Whitham | May 18, 2024 | Identity
The newly announced athletic kits for Team USA have shed some much-needed light on the ridiculousness of male and female workplace dress standards. So let’s compare them. The men’s track and field kits are what you’d expect – standard, a pair of shorts and a vest,...
