📰 1LV Round up: As we start a new year, we reflect on some of the articles, interviews and news that made the headlines – and made us think – about gender equality and women in the workplace. ⬇️
The end of DEI?
January was a month where US firms began to ditch diversity and inclusion policies, which are opposed by President Donald Trump. The tech organisations (Amazon, Google and Meta) were among the first to abandon their DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) policies. All US Federal DEI programmes have been eliminated. But some companies such as Apple and Costco as well as Pinterest have so far stood by their DEI plans.
Working from Home Risks Women's Career Progress Debbie Crosbie, Chief Executive of Nationwide, has warned that women who work from home could miss out on career opportunities. She noted that men are more likely to return to the office, potentially giving them more access to development opportunities. HR commentators were asked to respond and discussed the importance of flexible working arrangements and the need for organisations to ensure women have equal access to career growth opportunities, regardless of their working patterns.
UN Experts Unite to Accelerate Gender Equality
In January 2025 the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) brought together experts to discuss solutions for tackling gender inequalities. The meeting aimed to take stock of progress on Sustainable Development Goal 5 – Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls – and address persistent structural barriers. The experts' insights will be valuable input for countries trying to make progress on this goal.
'Revenge Quitting': Set to be a 2025 trend
Harpers Bazaar explores the emerging trend of 'revenge quitting,' where employees, particularly women, are expected to leave their jobs as the job market improves. Research shows that 43% of women are looking to step down from their roles, 73% are unhappy with their progression, and 43% feel burnt out. It’s a trend that highlights the need for better workplace cultures and opportunities for women.
Breaking Down Barriers in Academic Publishing
A new platform called MERIT Review has been introduced to revolutionise academic publishing. This system aims to level the playing field for underrepresented groups, including women and minorities, by offering an unbiased alternative that focuses solely on the quality of research rather than the researcher's background or institutional affiliation.
Tax and Gender Equality
The European Parliament's FISC Subcommittee held a public hearing to discuss how tax measures in EU Member States affect gender equality. The hearing examined current tax policies that may hinder gender equality and explored potential measures to advance it, including possible EU-level tax policies.
How the 1LV WE+ Measure is impacting women in the workplace
A commitment to gender equality is one of the WE+ Measure Goals. The One Loud Voice WE+ brand is all about Women and Equality and so much more. The three core pillars of work are: WE+ Measure, which is all about best practice metrics; WE+ Engagement, which is about gender partnerships; and WE+ Support which is advisory and coaching. The WE+ Measure allows organisations to measure their gender equity inputs against established best practices that achieve gender equality outputs. It benefits the organisation and the women who work there. It’s game changing. To find out more visit https://www.oneloudvoice.co.uk/benchmark
History footnote…
It’s 50 years since the United Nations designated a year – 1975 – as International Women’s Year in a bid to eliminate discrimination against women. It marked the foundation of International Women’s Day.
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