In a matter of months, our lives have undergone a significant change - at a global level due to COVID-19. Each of us is experiencing a different situation that is unique to our individual circumstances. During these uncertain times, looking after our mental health and wellbeing is absolutely crucial. At the end of April, Women in Transport members benefited from an excellent online session with Lesley Heath and Karen Powell from A Matter of Choice, designed to provide us with positive strategies and techniques to support our mental health and wellbeing as we navigate through uncharted waters.
Read moreGet involved in the Leading With Courage and Confidence Journal research project
Women in Transport members Lesley Heath and Karen Powell co-founded the "A Matter of Choice" consultancy. They are seeking participants for a journal led research project on changing leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic. Their mission is to capture people’s stories about business and leadership through the coming weeks so the lessons learnt are not lost. The project will provide a valuable archive for future generations and they believe it may provide some insight and impetus to help change command and control leadership structures.
Read moreAre you 1 of the million?
We are asking you to join a new campaign led by our friends at WISE - The 1 of the Million Campaign. The online campaign will put a face to the 1 million women working in core STEM roles in the UK. It will promote gender balance in STEM and showcase role models who may inspire more girls and women to pursue, return to, or retrain in STEM. We would love to raise the visibility of the essential role of women working in transport and to showcase the fantastic role models in our sector.
Read moreSupporting our members
At Women in Transport, we want you to know that we are here to support you and committed as ever to our mission of advancing women in transport. Christine and I have been working together behind the scenes, with the board and our volunteers, on replanning our events, communications and strategy.
Read moreCOVID-19 and Hackney Community Transport update
HCT Group is the world’s leading transport social enterprise, safely providing over 30 million passenger trips on buses every year and making a real difference in communities. Their team is on the frontline of transport operations helping keep communities moving safely. Here we share an important COVID-19 and Hackney Community Transport update from Claire Smith, Head of Community Transport and Stakeholder Engagement.
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