Take Action

What you can do for women in SET

If you are a Head of Unit or HR representative:

Ensure that information about criteria for advancement is communicated transparently and explicitly to all staff
Maintain an open attitude to requests from women and men for flexible working arrangements
Assign responsibilities to women which are visible, prestigious, and/or central to current College issues
Actively encourage women to apply for promotion and other opportunities for advancement
Monitor and report on appointment and promotion processes within the Department with regard to gender
Ensure that women and men have the same opportunities and encouragement to participate in public activities relating to the Department and its work, such as giving public talks, participating in conferences, and media or other events
Ensure that criteria and policies relating to sabbatical leave and career breaks are transparent and made available to all staff