Gender equality can help your business weather the covid-19 storm
Women’s employment has been hit hard by COVID-19 and it is highly likely that there may be a loss of female talent in the workplace if businesses don’t act to support their female staff. This could drive up your costs, including recruitment, training and the loss of experienced staff.
We've developed new guidance for businesses on supporting the women in your workforce, while driving benefits for your business. It contains practical and easy-to-implement actions that you can take to ensure return to work plans and processes are gender-proofed.
Download the guidance on supporting your female talent during COVID-19 here.
The business benefits of gender equality are well-evidenced, driving improved business performance and economic growth. New ways of working can support the women in your workforce and a safe return to work for all.
Guidance on domestic abuse and COVID-19
Think Business, Think Equality has recently developed guidance for SME employers on domestic abuse and COVID-19.
The guidance outlines the impact of COVID-19 on women’s experiences of domestic abuse; provides information on how to recognise signs of domestic abuse; and sets out simple steps employers can take to respond to domestic abuse to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff.
