From promise to policy. From policy to practice.
Where good intentions meet operational reality. Here you will find practical sessions on designing workplaces that are fit for purpose — with actionable insights on policies, systems, and structures that truly support equity at every level.
From generous leave to genuine culture change
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More and more organisations now offer enhanced parental leave, but real progress comes when people feel supported to take it. In this session, we’ll hear from companies that have moved beyond policy to shift the day-to-day culture. How have they increased uptake, especially among dads? What’s worked, what’s been a challenge, and how have they measured the impact on returners, retention, and trust?
What it really takes to keep women’s careers on track after babies
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Too often, women take a step back after having children. Not because they want to. But because the workplace doesn’t flex. Thankfully, some progressive organisations are changing that. We’ll explore what’s working when it comes to part-time leadership, returner programmes, job shares, and hybrid working, as we hear from women who’ve stayed, grown, and led on their own terms. Because motherhood shouldn’t mean a career downgrade.
Why midlife women are walking away, and what it takes to keep them
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Women in midlife are the fastest-growing group in the workforce and often the most experienced. But too many are leaving at the peak of their careers due to a lack of support, taking valuable skills and expertise with them. In this session, we’ll hear from women who left, those who stayed, and the organisations doing an exceptional job to keep them. Plus, we take a look at what government and policy leaders are planning to shift the dial.
Equity means designing for every woman — from first payslip to pension.
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Inclusion that only serves some women, serves no one. True equity means recognising how race, class, disability and other factors intersect to shape every stage of a woman’s working life — including her financial future. From pay and progression to pensions and wealth planning, this session explores how organisations can build inclusive strategies that empower women to make informed financial decisions from day one — and why it matters.
What happens when you change the rules on who gets in
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Bias starts long before someone walks through the door for their interview. Join us as we dive into how organisations are rethinking job ads, shortlisting, interviews, and assessments to remove barriers and hire for potential. We’ll hear from teams that have embedded inclusive hiring practices and seen measurable change in who joins, who stays, and how they continue to thrive while boosting commercial outcomes.
How to show up for women’s health at work
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Too many women are still suffering in silence when it comes to periods, fertility struggles and pregnancy loss. This session shares how employers are creating open, informed, and compassionate cultures around women’s health. We find out why it's not only the right thing to do, but good for business too.