The deadline for the 2022 Amazon everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, has been extended for two weeks until 21st February 2022. The awards celebrate the vital contribution women make to transport and logistics showcasing progression, accomplishments and increasing avenues of opportunity within a traditionally male-dominated industry
Read moreSWM ‘Sustainability Roadmap to 2030’ Awards Open until 18th February 2022
SWM are hunting for innovative and leading examples of good practice to recognise the remarkable achievements of organisations across the West Midlands and to inspire others, focused on the themes of the West Midlands Sustainability Roadmap to 2030.
ADL joins Women in Transport and sponsors Diversity & Inclusion Bus Group
Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers, has joined Women in Transport network as the first bus manufacturer to become a corporate member. ADL will champion Diversity & Inclusion in the bus industry through sponsorship of this working group, while providing networking and professional development opportunities for team members.
Read moreMaking a positive difference for women in transport
Our CEO, Sonya Byers, shares some highlights from an exceptional year for Women in Transport.
Read moreJo Field named 'Consultant of the Year' at PRCA Public Affairs Awards
Jo Field, Founder and Chief Executive of JFG Communications and President of Women in Transport, has won the prestigious ‘Consultant of the Year’ award at this year’s PRCA Public Affairs Awards. The judges were impressed by Jo’s contribution to transport public affairs, in particular her tireless campaigning for a more gender balanced transport workforce and her dedication to setting up and scaling her agency, JFG Communications.
Read moreWomen in Transport President, Jo Field, responds to gender pay gap reporting
All companies with over 250 employees had to report the gender pay gap within their organisation by the 5th of October. At Women in Transport, we are disappointed to learn that the average gender pay gap for all firms has not improved since 2019-20, remaining at 10.4%.
Read moreApplications for Advance 2022 are open
Applications for our Advance 2022 mentoring programme are now open for mentees and mentors. This programme has been designed by Women in Transport to support the professional development of our members through structured, professional mentoring. Advance 2022 is generously sponsored by TXM Group, Xanta, Network for Skills and National Express.
Read moreAmazon joins Women in Transport
Women in Transport is delighted to welcome Amazon as our newest corporate partner and to be working together to raise awareness of their Delivery Service Partner (DSP) programme to more women. Amazon is looking for hands-on owners who are passionate about building and developing great teams. With low startup costs and access to Amazon's technology and logistics experience, this is an opportunity for women to build and grow a successful parcel delivery business.
Read moreWhat’s happening with Women in Transport North East
The Women in Transport North East hub was launched in 2019 and although we experienced inactivity for a short period, we are starting to gather momentum.
Read moreScotland Hub Summer update
Making the Tech Industry More Diverse and Inclusive
How to truly implement inclusion and diversity is still very much a big question mark for hiring teams and companies. The biggest challenge perceived to be a talent shortage, but is that really the case or an excuse?
Read moreA Matter of Choice Launch Ground-Breaking Research into Leadership During and Post-Pandemic
National consultancy A Matter of Choice launched its ground-breaking leadership report on April 8 at a digital conference hosted by state-of-the-art provider Talking Slides.
Read moreTfL Press Release: Green Woman Signal on International Women's Day
New ‘green woman’ traffic light signals celebrate the contribution of women to London on International Women’s Day
New signals installed at more than 20 locations such as Exhibition Road, high streets including Tottenham and Clapham and by popular stations including King’s Cross St. Pancras and Brixton Tube station
Read moreDeloitte supports Women in Transport and launches Inspiring Women Leaders interview series
We’re delighted to welcome Deloitte as the latest corporate partner to join Women in Transport. We look forward to working with them as they support our efforts to advance the professional development of women working in the transport sector. This partnership demonstrates Deloitte’s commitment to promote gender balance within their organisation, and the wider transport and travel industry.
Read moreWe are recruiting new Board Members
Join us to shape the future of Women in Transport. More than ever, supporting women in the transport industry navigating professional and personal changes is needed. Women in Transport intends to achieve this by renewing its governance structure and we are recruiting for a series of newly created board roles.
Read moreIntroducing the Scotland Hub sponsors
As the Scotland hub prepares for its very first event on 25th March at 17.00 we are delighted to introduce the three sponsors that are generously sponsoring our launch: Transport Scotland, Network Rail and Momentum Transport Consultancy.
Read moreEurovia UK renews partnership with Women in Transport
On International Women’s Day, we are delighted to announce the renewal of our valued partnership with Eurovia UK. The partnership includes 50 free membership places offered by Eurovia UK to women, and men, across its business.
Read moreCross-party group of Parliamentarians calls on government and transport industry to challenge macho culture
Today (International Women’s Day), parliamentarians from across the political spectrum have called on government and the transport industry to challenge macho behaviours and culture in the transport workplace, following the publication of new research by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport and the industry group, Women in Transport.
Read moreA message about Christine Hurley
Our valued members and supporters of Women in Transport, will know our incredibly talented executive support and events lead, Christine Hurley. Over the past eight years, Christine has been at the heart of our organisation. The first point of contact for our members, sponsors and partners and affectionately known by the Board as our 'glue'.
Read moreYour opportunity to take part in groundbreaking research
Would you like to take part in our groundbreaking research to help us gain a better understanding of women working in the transport industry? Can you spare ten minutes to take part in our anonymous survey and share your experiences and perceptions? As part of our role as Secretariat to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Women in Transport, we are researching women’s experiences and perceptions of working in the transport industry.
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