Why does work take away my energy, and how do I get it back?
Workplaces can give us energy; if we get some great feedback or complete a difficult task, we can feel ready to tackle the world. They...
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How to measure success? First, you have to work out what it looks like for you
When I was younger, I used to measure success by other people's standards; this shaped my entire life. For me, it took a long while to...
Three overarching rules to help managers tackle questions about unequal pay.
This blog is part of a week-long series that looked at the identification of the problem on Monday, tried to understand it in context on...
How to have better conversations about your salary.
Four top tips to overcome gender bias that are helpful even if you are not a woman.
Are women really being paid less than men in construction? The answer might surprise you.
This blog is part of a week-long series that looked at the identification of the problem on Monday, will try to understand why it happens...
Am I being paid less than my co-worker? What to do when you suspect you are.
This blog is part of a week-long series that will look at the identification of the problem today before moving on to understand why it...
200 yrs before we reach gender equality in construction? The numbers show it will be more like 1000.
We need to think differently about the challenge of female representation in the construction industry. If we don't, I fear in a thousand ye
Is your equality approach creating discrimination?... It is if you haven’t considered this key thing
It is often assumed that any work done in the name of equality will be good work. However, both academia and organisations are realising...
Can you help us gather industry experiences?
For the last few weeks, I have played around with some ideas for theduckproject.co.uk blog. I wanted to provide content that resonated...
Why Im not offended, but I think you might be.
So when people tell me, I'm offended and make no effort to understand the impact of their actions they miss the mark. Im not offended; I am
Diversity is an outcome not a strategy.
Why placing the emphasis on diversity could cost your organisation money and resource. Understanding the focus of your work around people...
When common sense isn't that common.
Two good reasons why common sense is the enemy of inclusivity. Alright, enemy might be a bit strong but it’s certainly not helpful to say...
Is being a woman holding me back? How gendered judgements impact our progress.
Where men are going and where women have been. Research has demonstrated that men are more likely to be judged on their potential, and...
Why do women cry at work?
Crying in the workplace is usually a sign of stress, not weakness; you are not weak; you are simply under too much pressure.
Why women shouldn’t be more confident.
If organisations stopped viewing women’s confidence as a problem and instead turned their attention to men’s overconfidence, the impact on o
Should you be sorry for swearing?
Why does it bother women in non-traditional work roles when men say sorry for swearing? Most women I know couldn't give less of a flying...