Jennifer Morris, head of commercial development at Drivetech, takes pride in addressing the unique challenges faced by businesses in fleet management but also in being part of an exclusively female Commercial Management Team.
Read MoreTransport for Wales: Diversity in recruitment
At Transport for Wales (TfW), we’re committed to being an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce.
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Advance Partner Applied Driving Launches Global Driver Challenge To Incentivise Safer Driving Habits and Reduce Fleet Risk
Advance Partner Applied Driving launches global driver challenge to incentivise safer driving habits and reduce fleet risk.
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An interview with Ito’s CEO, Deborah Kobewka
Deborah Kobewka, CEO of Ito, reflects on the pivotal role that data, analytics and technology play in shaping the future of shared and sustainable mobility.
Read MoreAn afternoon at Polmadie Depot
One of our Scotland Hub members, Kristen Layne, tells us about her recent site visit at the Polmadie Depot, home of the Caledonian Sleeper. Our deep gratitude to the Alstom and Avanti teams for welcoming us to their depot for an unforgettable afternoon.
Read MoreWomen in Transport: Dal Kalirai’s blog
Dal Kalirai, Director of Partnerships at National Express, discussed why she works with Women in Transport to create a more inclusive transport sector.
Read MoreApplications for Advance 2024 are open
Applications for our Advance 2024 mentoring programme are now open. This programme has been designed by Women in Transport to support the professional development of our members through structured, professional mentoring. Advance 2024 is generously sponsored by TXM Group, Xanta, Network for Skills, Applied Driving, Camilleri Appointments, Workplace Wellbeing Academy and Momentum Transport.
Read MoreWomen's Safety in Public Spaces
The Scotland Hub of Women in Transport are delighted to bring to you a conversation between two key officers at the The City of Edinburgh Council, Judith Cowie and Angela Voulgari.
Read MoreA RISING STAR IN TEMPORARY TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
This month we interviewed Helen Ryan, a Contracts Manager with HW Martin (Traffic Management) Limited, a national provider of temporary traffic management.
Read MoreWomen in Transport is supporting Catch the Bus Month 2023
This September Women in Transport is supporting Catch the Bus Month run by charity Bus Users UK. Buses are good for our health, good for the economy and good for the environment. Pre-Covid, bus passengers boosted the UK economy by £64 billion each year, as well as reducing congestion, pollution, loneliness and social isolation.
Read MoreKeeping £150 million projects on track
For South Asian Heritage Month, we wanted to interview Manbir Cheema who works as a Programme Manager in the Network Rail Southern region. Manbir is a trained Project Manager and took part in a targeted female recruitment campaign in the region to urge more women and minorities to apply for roles that they may not otherwise consider.
Read MoreGroundbreaking Women in Transport Equity Index Survey Officially Launched at Women in Transport AGM
The Women in Transport Equity Index survey will be live and open for registration from 3 July 2023. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity within the transport sector. The Index seeks to identify and address the real gender diversity in transport-related positions, fostering an environment where all individuals have equal access to opportunities and resources.
Celebrating an incredible 12 months of Women in Transport
On Monday 26th June 2023, Turner & Townsend hosted the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Women in Transport, where insights were shared about our successes and learning from the past year, as well as the plans to build on this incredible work in the year ahead. It’s always great to look back over the year and realise how much we have grown, how much more support has been achieved and appreciate the huge amount of activity that has been undertaken by this amazing team.
Read MoreCross-Party Support Reaffirmed for Women in Transport
The not-for-profit industry body, Women in Transport has today (8 June 2023) announced the continued support of Parliamentarians from across the political spectrum in addressing the under-representation of women in the transport industry and being the voice of women using the transport network.
Read MoreGet moving in May! - Sonya Byers, CEO Women in Transport tells us about how she cultivates her wellbeing
Get moving in May! - Sonya Byers, CEO Women in Transport tells us about how she cultivates her wellbeing, for this years National Walking Month.
Read MoreRevolutionising Diversity and Equity in the Transport Sector: Women in Transport Launches Groundbreaking Equity Index Project
Women in Transport, a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting diversity and equity in the transport sector, is launching a groundbreaking initiative to promote gender diversity and equity in the transport industry. This project will be an innovative cross-sectoral index from data collected across the transport community. The survey will begin in June and run for two months, with its headline report scheduled for release during London International Shipping Week in September 2023. The full report will be launched at Women in Transport’s Winter Reception.
Read MoreTitle: Cultivating Faith in the Workplace: Embracing Belonging Beyond Boundaries
Be curious. Ask questions. Be a role model that not only builds bridges of understanding and cooperation between different cultures and religions but embeds solidarity and mutual respect into the culture of your team.
Read MoreThe RHA (in conjunction with Mandata) has launched the Kindest Town campaign and they need your votes
The Kindness campaign will help identify those towns that go the extra mile for HGV drivers and a little kindness goes a long way!
Read MoreNational Day for Staff Networks
Employee networks are wonderful. They’re a safe space to start difficult conversations, to explore collective and individual perspectives and to shape the ask that helps businesses to grow - attracting and engaging from a wider and more diverse talent pool.
They help to create a sense of inclusion and being part of an organisation that understands that it can do more – and seeks to do more – to enable people to have the best possible experience in the workplace.
Read MoreWomen in Transport launches its North West Hub
Last week Women in Transport officially launched its latest hub in the North West of England.