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The Maternity Leave Crisis: Why 85% of Mothers Leave Work Dec 06, 2024

Let’s Talk About Maternity Leave

  • New mothers in the UK typically take around 10-11 weeks of maternity leave.
  • Only 33% of fathers utilise their paternity leave entitlement.
  • Globally, the...
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Creating a Culture of Empowerment: 7 Structural Changes to Close the Leadership Gender Gap Nov 29, 2024

The Power Perception Problem in Male-Dominated Leadership

A 2020 study in Psychology of Women Quarterly revealed that women's perception of having less power in majority-male leadership groups...

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The Double Duty of Your Female Employees - and How Supporting Them Can Transform Your Business Nov 15, 2024

In today's workplace, the concept of mental load is gaining recognition as a significant challenge, particularly for working mothers. At WCorp, we're committed to understanding and addressing this...

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Closing the Confidence Gap: Empowering Women to Negotiate and Lead in Male-Dominated Industries Nov 08, 2024

Where are all the women? 

It’s no secret that there’s significant underrepresentation of women in leadership roles across many different industries. Despite making up 41.9% of the...

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Beyond Pink Washing: Why Authentic Gender Equity Initiatives Drive 25% Higher Profitability Nov 01, 2024

What is pink washing? It’s when companies promote superficial initiatives aimed at supporting gender equity without implementing meaningful changes. But in the corporate world, talk is cheap....

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Are women leading the next tech revolution? How Reshma Saujani is transforming the industry Oct 25, 2024

The Gender Gap in Tech: A Stark Reality 

Did you know that women hold only 25% of tech jobs in the US, despite making up 47% of the workforce? 

Reshma Saujani is not just aware of these...

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Childcare Costs vs. Economic Growth: The Statistics That Tell the Story Oct 18, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Childcare Support

Childcare isn't just a parental issue—it's an economic powerhouse. As businesses grapple with talent retention and productivity, the role of...

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Empowering Men as Allies: Gender Equality in the Workplace Sep 27, 2024

The Importance of Male Allyship in Gender Equality

We had a crucial decision to make in setting up the mission of WCorp. Did we think that blaming men, shaming men and even more, demonising men had...

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Gender Disparity: Lack of women on boards costs the UK 54 billion pounds Sep 13, 2024

The pinnacle of British business remains a male-dominated realm. As of 2022, the FTSE 100 boasts only 10 female CEOs, dwarfed by 89 male counterparts. The disparity widens further in the FTSE 250,...

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Indra Nooyi changed the world of business - but more female leaders are abandoning ship than ever Sep 06, 2024

When I think of women who’ve made their mark in business history, Indra Nooyi immediately comes to mind.

Her career is a masterclass in leadership. As PepsiCo's CEO from 2006 to 2018, she...

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The Glass Ceiling: Why Female Executives Are Abandoning Ship Aug 30, 2024

In a comprehensive survey of over 40,000 employees, we discovered that women hold 48% of entry-level positions, showcasing strong initial representation. But there are only 28% of women currently...

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Gender pay gap: the average UK woman works nearly 2 months for free per year Aug 23, 2024

As of 2023, the UK gender pay gap stands at 14.3%. 

This means the following in real terms:

  • If you are a woman you effectively work unpaid for about 52 days each year compared to men (nearly...
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