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Women and the Workplace: Understanding discrimination as a systemic problem

2019-12-05T10:58:35+00:00

December 5, 2019 Women and the Workplace: Understanding discrimination as a systemic problem Current visibility around women and the workplace and workplace discrimination against women is at an all-time high with the #MeToo campaign and the campaign to uncover the Gender Pay Gap. Perhaps what is less prominent in these campaigns is a discussion about the root causes of these types of discrimination. These are the systemic, normative and cultural assumptions that are making it difficult for even these highly visible campaigns to have immediate impact. Gender discrimination starts at a young age What is required in order to address workplace [...]

Women and the Workplace: Understanding discrimination as a systemic problem2019-12-05T10:58:35+00:00

Physical Wellbeing in the Workplace

2019-10-28T08:00:37+00:00

October 28, 2019 Physical Wellbeing in the Workplace Previously we’ve published thought-pieces regarding the importance of mental health awareness and promoting positive wellbeing. At HAD we value both the importance of mental and physical wellbeing in the workplace, as it takes a balance of both to truly live a healthy life. This not only improves the overall happiness of your staff, but in-turn allows for better productivity and in the long-run better employee retention. Many people may be unaware of the possible side-effects and dangers of modern workplace habits and how to tackle them.   Let’s take a walk We are [...]

Physical Wellbeing in the Workplace2019-10-28T08:00:37+00:00

Employee Development: A must-have strategy in the Humanitarian Sector

2019-10-17T11:12:52+00:00

Investing in your employees is a necessity in today's international marketplace; our sector demands leaders who can easily transcend borders, stay ahead of risks, and anticipate opportunity. Employee development & investment is more than healthcare and wages, it is a transcendent opportunity for individuals to grow and to create a sense of passion and innovation that usually exceeds the desire to stay in a job that just ‘pays the bills’. Given the right investment & capacity building programmes that focus on development, an INGO can nurture the innate seed within their employees to manifest their appetites, remain valued and fuel the [...]

Employee Development: A must-have strategy in the Humanitarian Sector2019-10-17T11:12:52+00:00

Women’s Empowerment: Real barriers to women’s empowerment in the humanitarian & development sector

2019-10-14T15:36:40+00:00

October 14, 2019 Women’s Empowerment: Real barriers to women’s empowerment in the humanitarian & development sector Our Marketing and Communications Intern Charlotte Davies kicks off our Women's Empowerment blog series, exploring what barriers there are to women’s empowerment in the humanitarian & development sector. “When we empower girls hungry for education, we cultivate women who are emboldened to effect change within their communities and globally” – Meghan Markle   What is women’s empowerment? When I hear the words women’s empowerment, I imagine confident, strong, independent women. I envisage women who stand up for what they believe; women who actively persist when [...]

Women’s Empowerment: Real barriers to women’s empowerment in the humanitarian & development sector2019-10-14T15:36:40+00:00
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