👏 Congratulations to NHS Education for Scotland for achieving development tier accreditation for #EquallySafeAtWork.
They're the first organisation in our latest cohort to receive accreditation, demonstrating their efforts to advancing gender equality in the workplace and VAW.
Our #EquallySafeatWork Community of Practice peer-learning network is a free and easy way for public and third sector employers to connect & work towards the same goal of advancing gender equality at work.
➡️ Find out more about it at buff.ly/ZNp1TBV
✅ Join for free at buff.ly/YTguJZo
🎉Today we're hosting our first #EquallySafeAtWork Community of Practice event of 2026.
We have a packed agenda focused on improving women's experiences in the workplace.
We're looking forward to having some interesting and impactful discussions throughout the day.
👏Congratulations to @aberdeencc.bsky.social for renewing their bronze accreditation for #EquallySafeAtWork.
As one of the first councils to pilot the programme when we launched in 2019, we're pleased to see their ongoing commitment towards making changes for women working in Scotland.
All set at the @nhsggc.bsky.social Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Conference.
👋 If you're attending, come and say hello and take a look at our resources.
#EquallySafeAtWork
Our Executive Director Anna Ritchie Allan spoke with @heraldscotland.bsky.social on the need for stronger measures to ensure women's safety at work & how #EquallySafeAtWork supports employers to prevent sexual harassment and other forms of violence against women.
Read it here: buff.ly/TXL8UTM
Our #EquallySafeAtWork Community of Practice is a peer learning network for employers who are working to improve practice on gender equality & violence against women.
💳 Our next session in September is on gender budgeting.
Interested in joining? Visit: buff.ly/hz9Fywq
📦 All packed and ready to go!
Our team has been busy sending out resources to employers on our #EquallySafeAtWork accreditation programme.
👀 Keep an eye out for your delivery in the post!
👏Congratulations to @northlanarkshire.gov.uk & Shetland Islands Council for renewing their bronze accreditation for #EquallySafeAtWork.
Both councils show ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality in the workplace and preventing #VAW, and were key partners in the 2019 pilot.
🤝 Joined-up policymaking is vital in preventing violence against women and girls.
It was encouraging to see Equally Safe at Work, along with other Equally Safe programmes, highlighted as good practices in local primary prevention.
🔗Learn more about #EquallySafeAtWork at www.equallysafeatwork.scot
Are you a line manager?
Our updated guidance for line managers on sexual harassment now includes information about the Worker Protection Act.
✅ Download the guidance here: buff.ly/FLXkEdW
#EquallySafeAtWork #HRGuidance #EmploymentLaw
Since launching in 2023, our Community of Practice peer learning network has grown, offering new insight into improving gender equality in the workplace.
Learn more about the impact of this network and how to get involved.
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#EquallySafeAtWork
Our #EquallySafeatWork Programme Officer, Collett O'Connor, recently wrote a guest blog for the Leading to Change Diversity Blog Series.
She discusses why violence against women is a workplace issue across all sectors and what leaders can do to help drive change.
📖 Read it here:
High demand means we've reached our employer limit in the current #EquallySafeAtWork cohort.
A waiting list is now available for new interested employers, operating on a first-come, first-served basis.
✅ To secure a place, complete the expression of interest form: equallysafeatwork.scot/involved
🎆 Today we're hosting our first Community of Practice event of 2025.
We'll be talking about sexual harassment and the law, and exploring the connection between #EquallySafeAtWork and tackling child poverty. We'll also be hearing from some of our employers about their journey to accreditation.
We came together today to celebrate Women’s #Empowerment through our work to tackle sexual harassment across the Scottish Legal Sector. A big Thanks to our amazing speakers for their inspirational contributions. #EquallySafeatWork #EmbraceEquity #InternationalWomensDay2023 https://t.co/9NGEF3sCsm
