Posted On 7th June 2017 at 6:52am
Recent changes to government legislation on the gender pay gap and how it is regulated has seen a move towards the introduction of mandatory gender pay gap reporting. This means that all companies with over 250 employees must now legally publish figures on how much men and women employees are paid. We had a look at how this has been received in the media, and what this means in working towards reducing the gender pay gap. In February 2016, we ran a blog highlighting the issue of the gender…
Posted On 7th June 2017 at 3:59am
Volunteer Week is an annual celebration of the wonderful people who help make a difference across the UK. Here at The Women's Organisation, we're lucky to have TWO volunteers who contribute week in and week out to the work we do. Last week, we introduced you to Ann Marie from our Marketing team, if you didn't read it you can catch up here. This week, we would like to introduce you to the wonderful…
Posted On 6th June 2017 at 2:51am
Are you recently self-employed and seeking for ways to boost your business? Well, look no further than the Enterprise Hub’s new 2-day interactive programme. This course will enable you to conduct a simple business review and build a strategic marketing and action plan. By completing certain tasks, you will secure your business and you’ll thrive beyond your first year of trade. Over the two days, you will assess the various aspects attached to your business. You will review your business plan…
Posted On 5th June 2017 at 3:21am
Alongside her full-time employment as a Digital Media and Communications Consultant, Georgia now runs her own business including freelance photography, video and design mainly for bands across Liverpool. As well as this, Georgia also runs a website called Shout About It to promote the work of gig photographers. ‘My role allows me to really develop my skills in a fantastic working environment.’ GeorgiaPrior to starting up, Georgia attended University of Westminster where she achieved a 2.1 in…
Posted On 5th June 2017 at 2:53am
This blog was written by Alison Blackhurst, a member of our Training team. Alison, Jenny and Amanda started here at The Women's Organisation at the beginning of this year and it's been incredible to see how they have all thrown themselves into life here at The WO. The team run our 'Change It' programme both at 54 St James Street and across Liverpool, as well as our core courses like Understanding Tax and National Insurance and Planning for Success. AND alongside all of this, they have even taken…
Posted On 1st June 2017 at 7:45am
Over the past few months, we’ve had the pleasure of working with Ann Marie, a student from John Moores University studying English Literature. Ann Marie is our star volunteer who has supported our Media Team by working on our social media channels and churning out a whole host of blogs that I’m sure many of you will have came across. Unfortunately Ann Marie is moving onto pastures new, next week is her last day of working with us (we will miss her so much!). As it is National Volunteers Week,…
Posted On 31st May 2017 at 5:39am
On Sunday 4th June 2017, St Peter’s Church, Woolton, is hosting a Hustings for voters in the constituency of Garston and Halewood. If you’re not familiar of St Peter’s Church, is it an iconic location where Lennon and McCartney met. This is a great and exciting event open for the public to get involved and put the candidates through their paces ahead of the General Election. During the event, there will be a variety of candidates who will be discussing their views. These include: Lawrence…
Posted On 30th May 2017 at 8:43am
54 St James Street have welcomed into their home the memorable construction of George Garrett to celebrate and preserve his legacy. George lived in various places throughout his life, including St James Street! This piece has been re-homed to the Baltic Triangle on behalf of Writing on the Wall and Heritage Lottery Fund. The George Garrett Archive Project was launched with the support of both organisations. Writing on the Wall project feel passionately about George and his fascinating work. George…
Posted On 30th May 2017 at 8:03am
As we know, social media has begun to dominate the world. Whether it be the latest news, celebrity gossip or annual events, we all turn to social media to explore diverse opinions. The Digital Age has truly revolutionised the way we 'do' feminism. Dating back to the 19th Century when Feminism first emerged, the most inspiring feminists couldn’t log onto a computer or iPhone to further vocalise their passion, nor could they explore the vast amount of the public’s comments. Since the development…
Posted On 24th May 2017 at 3:35am
Our June Business Club event is one not to be missed! We are hosting ‘The Power of Body Language; Harnessing the Halo Effect, to provide women with all the tips they need to make their business a winning selling formula. This event will look at how YOU can be your most powerful asset. Before we created words to communicate with each other, we used movements and gestures to communicate what we wanted. Therefore, body language is a vital aspect for business owners. Joining the event will be Laura…
