E&D, inclusion and wellbeing "talking points"
Published: 2 May 2018
THIS MONTH: absence of women on shortlists for university principal positions - the toxic environment created by competitiveness in HE - office workers spend less time outdoors than prisoners - six things working women should pretend they can't do.
- Universities accused of sexism as men dominate principal shortlists
More effort needed by universities to remove barriers faced by women in rising through the ranks, as three HE institutions in Scotland appoint white middle-aged men to top jobs - What makes for a toxic environment?
University of Cambridge academic describes how the competitive nature of HE can create unpleasant and unhealthy atmospheres, impacting on both productivity and wellbeing, and suggests ways to combat this. - Office workers spend less time outdoors than prisoners
35% of office workers spend less than 15 minutes outside per day, with an impact on workplace wellbeing. - Six things working women should pretend they can't do
From cleaning the fridge to party planning, here are the six things women employees should pretend they don't know how to do...
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First published: 2 May 2018
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