Breaking the silence: confronting sexism in the workplace

Event information

The webinar will be focused on the topic of sexism in the workplace inspired by the recent parliamentary inquiry on "Sexism in the City," Expert speakers will delve into the systemic factors of sexism and explore strategies for creating safer, more inclusive workplaces.

Key topics

• Explore the intersectionality of sexism with other forms of discrimination.
• Highlight the importance of adopting an intersectional lens to ensure inclusivity and equality of all marginalised groups.

Key benefits

• Provide an overview inspired by the recent parliamentary inquiry on "Sexism in the City."
• Discuss the key findings and insights from the parliamentary inquiry.
• Explore systemic factors contributing to sexism in the workplace including culture, and social norms.

About the speakers

Alesha De-Freitas, Head of Policy, Advocacy and Research, Fawcett Society Alesha is Head of Policy, Research, and Advocacy at the Fawcett Society, the UK’s only member-powered organisation working to end sexism and misogyny in all its forms. She joined Fawcett in February 2023, before this she worked in the Civil Service for 15 years on economic policy, most recently as Deputy Director for Competition Policy. She is a passionate advocate for removing the barriers to women succeeding in the workplace.

Marcia Dyce, Communities Manager, Diversity & Belonging, ICAEW Marcia is a dedicated professional who plays a pivotal role at the ICAEW. As the Communities Manager – Diversity and Belonging, she orchestrates various networking events, webinars, and workshops, fostering connections among ICAEW’s diverse membership. Marcia is passionate about promoting inclusivity and diversity within the organisation. Notably, she manages key communities such as Diversity and Inclusion, Women in Finance, Young Members, and Career Breakers. Marcia’s initiative in establishing the Black Members Community underscores her commitment to positive change and advocacy.

CPD hours

ICAEW's revised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulations bring in new CPD requirements. This includes a minimum number of hours and an ethics requirement. Attending this webinar could contribute up to 1 hour of verifiable CPD, providing you can demonstrate that the content is relevant to your role.

A copy of the webinar booking confirmation email is accepted as evidence of verifiable CPD. You will need to save the email as a JPEG or PDF before uploading it to your record. Click here to use ICAEW’s self-assessment tool to help you work out how much CPD you will need to fulfil each year.

Costs

ICAEW members and non-members are welcome to join. This event is organised by the Women in Finance Community. Please click here to join online.