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...
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Mind
Feeling like a fraud: How to manage imposter syndrome in the workplace
How do we get over those doubts of never feeling good enough in our careers and stop imposter syndrome from taking over? According to Simply Psychology, imposter syndrome is an internal experience of self doubt and feeling as though you are a fraud or not as competent...
Bodies aren’t small talk: Eating disorders in the workplace
TW - This article covers the topic of eating disorders. “Are you going to eat all that?” “You’re looking really skinny.” “You should eat more.” For many people, food can be a very sensitive topic. For others, they might not realise what impact small comments like the...
Identity
Learning Disability Week: Do you see me?
In honour of learning disability week, Werk are creating articles surrounding each day of this awareness. On Monday 17 June, it is ‘Do you see me?’. We have created a list of inspirational women with learning disabilities to show you, we do see you. The theme for...
Striving for success with sickle cell
Navigating the workplace as a woman of colour is hard but even harder with a chronic disease like sickle cell Picture yourself sitting at your office desk on a hot summer afternoon at work, watching the last few hours of the shift tick by. Counting down the minutes...
Career
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...
“If men can work in construction, why can’t I?”
Meet the 20-year-old seeking success in one of the most male-dominated industries in the world. Construction. Niamh Kinnaird was pleasantly surprised to see a designated bathroom for women during her first day on a construction site, only to find it being used as a...
Brand
How to pave your way in the same industry as your parents
So, your parents have already made their mark in their industry, and you're considering following in their footsteps, but you don’t know how to carve out your own route? Werk has devised a list of tips to help you in the same industry as your parents! Embrace your...
Being your own boss: Photography
Zuleika Nelson, 28, from Southeast London, has turned her passion for Photography into a full-time career. “So, I guess I just developed a love for it. And then I realised I was actually good at it. So I decided to just let the wind take me as it did.” Zuleika’s love...
