Department for Transport awarded prestigious accolade for commitment to gender equality in the workplace
The Department for Transport has been announced as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women for its work on gender equality.
Run by the charity Business in the Community, The Times Top 50 Employers for Women is the UK’s most high-profile listing of employers striving for gender equality in the workplace.
The prestigious accolade was presented to DfT for its work to improve the recruitment of women, secure a more diverse talent pipeline and promote flexible working and an inclusive culture. Examples include:
The award also reflects the extensive efforts of DfT’s Gender Equality Network – a staff network with nearly 1,000 members dedicating volunteer time to supporting initiatives such as a domestic abuse charter, menopause support group and mental health and resilience support for all staff.
Bernadette Kelly, DfT Permanent Secretary, said:
Amanda Mackenzie OBE, Chief Executive at Business in the Community, said:
Charlotte Woodworth, Gender Equality Director at Business in the Community, said: