A General Election womanifesto
With the upcoming general election, we have devised a feminist manifesto which outlines the political changes women want to see. At Werk, we may not be experts on the world of politics, but we know what we want for women across the country. The general election is...
Balancing Act: How can young carers achieve their career goals?
With young carers dedication knowing no bounds, who knows what these young people can achieve? With as many as one in five children and young people in the UK being young carers, the challenges they face often are not brought to light. A young carer is an individual...
Living with dyspraxia: becoming an author, growing up, and being an advocate
According to the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities, 6% of the population are thought to be living with dyspraxia - there is no true known cause, although some research suggests that it may be linked to neuron development. Rosemary Richings, 32, is the...
Politics for beginners: A blonde girls guide to the general election
The announcement of the new general election probably was just as shocking to you as us. If you also felt this way, you probably have no idea what is going on, what it means to you or where to start finding the information. We are here to give you a beginner’s guide...
Beyond the silence: Giving a voice to introverted black women
In a fast paced world built for extroverts, the loudest voices are usually the centre of attention, an environment that is not the most welcoming to the introverted black women. It's Friday night, and you've almost completed your task for today, the rest of your plans...
The man behind the misogyny: who is Harrison Butker?
The American football kicker Harrison Butker, who plays for Kansas City Chiefs, has sparked controversy worldwide for his commencement speech given at Benedectine college. Harrison Butker, 28, was raised in Georgia as a devoted Catholic and expressed his views on...
Working with arthritis: when you have to power through chronic pain
For many, work doesn’t stop just because they’re sick or in pain. Pay checks and wages often take priority over a person’s own physical and mental health - but when that pain is chronic it’s so much harder. According to Versus Arthritis, around 15.5 million people in...
A personal account of living with dyslexia
With learning disability week rolling around Charlotte talks about her dyslexia diagnosis https://youtu.be/wiFePE-NfAM Charlotte from Werk talking about her dyslexia
“You’re just overdramatic” : Navigating the working world with a hidden disability
Every morning when Alicia Williams wakes up, she does a mental body scan. Head, legs, stomach, which one hurts the most? She is never sure which part of her body will hurt, or how severe it will be. Her confusion is due to a cocktail of health issues which make her...
The Impact of Learning Disabilities on Career Opportunities
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...
Young Mum University: Meet The Graduates
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...
Baby steps: Young mothers on a mission to succeed in the working world
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...
What is Learning Disability Week 2024?
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 you see me?", which...
Find out your rights with The Equality Act 2010
What is the equalities act? The Equalities 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 the workplace.
Does Team USA’s athletic kits reveal another side to sport sexism?
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,...
What does your star sign say about your working personality?
Star signs have long been a thing of people’s cosmic identity. From navigating relationships to your general psyche some say your star sign can be accountable for a lot. But, what does your star sign say about what kind of worker you are? The traits of each star sign,...
Breaking barriers for neurodiverse people in the workplace
What is neurodiversity? Join Werk in learning about neurodiverse rights in the workplace and what employers can do in honour of Learning Disability Week 2024 coming up June 17 - 23. https://youtu.be/T9ejuOooxmA Explaining neurodiversity in the workplace Joining a new...
LGBTQ+ Women in the Workplace
Research performed by myGwork revealed a staggering seven out of ten LGBTQ+ women and non-binary professionals experience discrimination at work. Persistent challenges like stereotyping and exclusive policies have left many women feeling disregarded and have cast...
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