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In honour of International Women’s Day on 8th March, the Gender Equality Network at DCMS have been utilising the employee intranet across the month to highlight a range of support and policies available to women at DCMS. They have also organised events to showcase the achievements of, and opportunities for, women across the department and the sectors that DCMS support.
54% of DCMS staff identify as women. 53% of senior grades within DCMS are filled by individuals who identify as women. DCMS’s Secretary of State, Nadine Dorries and Permanent Secretary, Sarah Healey, the two most senior individuals in the department, are both women. DCMS are leading the way on having equal gender representation. But more than that, DCMS’s objective is to ensure everyone, regardless of their gender identity, has access to the same opportunities and career progression. DCMS is committed to creating a diverse talent pool to help them better serve the industries and communities they work with.
A few women focused policies that have been highlighted over the course of the month include Maternity Leave. DCMS has the best maternity leave package across government, with 9 months full-pay maternity leave. They have set up a Pregnancy and Maternity Working Group to support women at DCMS throughout their pregnancy, and during their time on maternity leave. They also recognise that pregnancy journeys do not follow the same path for everyone. DCMS possess comprehensive guidance on babyloss and miscarriage to support parents who might be impacted, and provide information for colleagues on how to best support their peers. Another female focused theme DCMS have also shed light on this month is Menopause. The Former Olympian Michelle Griffith-Robinson Oly shared her experience and information on how colleagues can support each other - including the launch of DCMS’s Menopause guidance.
Some of the fantastic events that were held in DCMS across the course of the month include: ‘Diversity in Security’ where one of the Director General’s spoke with Lindy Cameron, CEO of the National Security Centre.
‘Women in Tech’, where a panel discussed what a lack of diversity does to the development of technology.
And, to round off the month, a panel of high-profile representatives from across DCMS, and the sectors that they support, gathered to explore the role gender has played in shaping their career journeys and personal experiences.
The conversation was incredibly inspiring with senior female role models opening up about their experiences as women and their careers to date. They also shared reflections on advice they would tell their younger selves. This included:
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