Expert Speakers:
- Chaired by: Dr. Poonam Malik, Head of Investments, University of Strathclyde , Board Member, Scottish Enterprise and Skills Development Scotland
- Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Equalities and Older People, Scottish Government
- Anna Ritchie Allan, Chief Executive, Close the Gap
- Elaine MacGlone, Equality and Diversity Manager, The Law Society of Scotland
- Julie Ashworth, CEO, BroadReach Scotland Lead, Women on Boards Vice Chair, IoD ScotlandChair, University of Aberdeen
- Adeife Onwuzulike, Global DEI Director, Euromonitor International
- Lynne Cadenhead, Chair, Women's Enterprise Scotland, and Mint Ventures
- Rhona Campbell, Board Member, Investing Women
- Hazel Little, Deputy CEO, Women Returners
- Lynn Maguire, Director Global Head Trade & Transaction Regulatory, BlackRock
- Liz Barron-Majerik, Director, Lantra
Take steps in your workplace to
improve women’s employment opportunities, tackle gender bias and reduce a
widening pay gap that costs the Scottish economy £17 billion a year*.
At our
Gender Equality in the Workplace – Scotland digital conference you will hear from the Government, Scottish business leaders and public sector organisations who are paving the way towards more equal workplaces.
Covid-19 has disproportionately affected women in the economy, with the potential to exacerbate gender inequality in Scotland and damage women’s employment opportunities and wellbeing in the longer-term.
Hear from
Christina McKelvie MSP, The Minister for Equalities and Older People who will share next steps and the Government's plan to
ensure a
gender balanced economic recovery.
Find out how others have used evidence-based approaches to
reduce the pay gap and
removed obstacles to employment and
career progression for women.
Business leaders will share how they implemented gender-friendly
recruitment policies and flexible working arrangements. They will share strategies that enable
equal representation from junior positions to the board room. Explore pathways to unlock the potential of
mentoring and
role modelling and build talent across your organisation.
Through a series of interactive sessions, learn actionable strategies to support women in different stages os their life and from different backgrounds, including women from
ethnic minorities, women during their
menopause and those returning from
career breaks. Discover solutions to attract women in underrepresented sectors.
The conference will be delivered via an interactive, online platform. Network with colleagues online and view the content on demand for 14 days after the event.
**Close the Gap, Published March 2021
