As Close the Gap marks 25 years of working on women’s labour market participation in Scotland, we've looked back to see how practice on preventing sexual harassment has changed over this time. 🔗 Read the full blog at buff.ly/5D0N0ui

👏 Congratulations to @nhslothian.bsky.social for achieving Development tier accreditation in Equally Safe at Work. They are the third health board this year to receive accreditation, recognising their efforts to advancing gender equality in the workplace and preventing violence against women (VAW).

On Friday we welcomed the Minister for Business and Fair Work @thomascarthur.bsky.social to the Close the Gap office to discuss the future of fair work policy. We shared findings from our Excluded by Design research and emphasised the need to prioritise action on fair work for disabled women.

🎉This week the Close the Gap team came together for our annual staff away day, and this year was particularly meaningful as we celebrate 25 years as an organisation. We reflected on our growth & achievements over that time, shared updates on current projects & looked ahead to what's next.

We've submitted evidence to the @ukparliament.parliament.uk Women and Equalities Committee inquiry into flexible working and disability. Our response draws on our research on disabled women's experiences of employment in Scotland. ➡️ Read it here www.closethegap.org.uk/content/reso...

👏 Well done to @advocard.bsky.social on achieving Development Tier accreditation for #EquallySafeAtWork. They are currently the only third sector organisation to be accredited, recognising their efforts to advancing gender equality in the workplace and preventing violence against women (VAW).

New research from our project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social reveals urgent need for systemic change to support young mothers in the Scottish labour market. Read a preview of the findings here: buff.ly/Pxpv8Ca 🔜 Full research report & recommendations coming later this year.

🎥 And that's a wrap! Close the Gap recently spent a day filming a new series of bitesize learning videos for our Equally Safe at Work programme. We can't wait to share the finished videos soon!

Our Head of Equally Safe at Work Kelsey Smith will lead a session on 'Gender Equality and Supporting Women's Wellbeing in the Workplace' as part of National Wellbeing Week (22 - 28 June). 📅 Tuesday 23rd June, 10:00 - 10:45, online ⛓️‍💥 To register, visit buff.ly/FS6Oguj

We’re pleased to welcome @charityleadscot.bsky.social, NHS Fife, @scotambservice.bsky.social and Access to Industry onto our Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme. We look forward to working with these new employers to make improvements for women working in Scotland.

Congratulations to @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social on achieving bronze accreditation for Equally Safe at Work. 👏 A fantastic achievement that reflects their ongoing work to promoting gender equality.

Ahead of today's Scottish Government debate on expanding childcare, we've published a briefing calling on MSPs to urge Scot Gov to deliver four keys asks to create a fully wraparound childcare system that meets the needs of all women and their families. ➡️ Read it here: buff.ly/eH1IV8v

Last week, Close the Gap co-ordinated Feminist Governance training for trustees and board members of women's organisations in Scotland. 👏Thanks to those from Close the Gap, @engenderscot.bsky.social & @swbg.bsky.social for joining.

We're sharing a guest blog by Aneela McKenna & Dr Karla Perez Portilla, who worked with us to develop our anti-racist practice strategy. They reflect on what an intersectional, anti-racist approach demands in practice in the third sector. buff.ly/G6VbPF6

💡Don't miss out - only one week until our final webinar on occupational segregation. 📆 Tuesday 12th May 13:00 - 14:00, online. Topic: Exploring the undervaluation of 'women's work.' Featuring expert speakers and good practice examples. Register at events.teams.microsoft.com/event/12dbda...

We're committed to becoming an anti-racist organisation that challenges racialised hate and harm in all forms. We've launched our three-year Anti-racist Practice Strategy, which sets out how we will embed anti-racist principles across key organisational areas. Find out more: buff.ly/5IHuKXv

💡Don't miss out - only one week until our second webinar on occupational segregation. 📆Tuesday 28th April, 13:00 - 14:00, online. Topic: Addressing occupational segregation in male dominated sectors. Featuring expert speakers and good practice examples. Register at buff.ly/ieiknR1

👏 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

Don't miss our second webinar in a special series on occupational segregation: 📆 Tue 28th April, 1pm - 2pm We'll be hearing from organisations who have successfully rolled out targeted approaches to increase the number of women in their male-dominated workforce. Register here: buff.ly/e5HQfEq

As Mother's Day approaches, we want to highlight our project with @savechildrensco.bsky.social, funded by @therobertsontrust.bsky.social, to create fairer workplaces for young mothers. We're wrapping up our research on their workplace experiences & employer attitudes, which we hope to share soon.

💡Don't miss out - only one week until our first webinar on occupational segregation. 📆Tuesday 17th March, 13:00 - 14:00, online Featuring expert speakers and good practice examples from employers across different sectors. Register at buff.ly/nVYwBOq

(3/3) Our latest blog by our Head of Policy and Development examines the upcoming changes for employers on creating gender pay gap action plans, and explores whether or not they will lead to real, lasting impact. ➡️ Read it here: buff.ly/dX3izuz

Achieving workplace gender equality requires a collective effort from policymakers, employers, trade unions, civil society & individuals. 🤝Together we can influence policies, challenge outdated practices, & create opportunities where all women have a good working life. #IWD26

⌛ Time is running out to apply for our part-time Policy and Parliamentary Lead. 📆 Closing date: Sunday 8th March 🗣 If you have experience in a similar role and are committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace, find out more below. buff.ly/8LW2g9g

🎉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.

Join our upcoming webinar series on occupational segregation to deepen your understanding of this issue, and learn how to tackle it through examples of good practice. 📆 17th March, 28th April & 12th May - 13:00 - 14:00. For more info & links to register, visit buff.ly/hc1CBSY

Today we've relaunched our free self-assessment tool, Think Business, Think Equality to help #SMEs take action on workplace gender inequality. 📚 8 focus areas 🕐 Each test ~5 minutes 🗣️ Get tailored feedback & actions Watch our short video to learn more. ➡️ Start your test: buff.ly/s5FNiNH

Last chance to sign up for our Fair Work in Action webinar. Join us tomorrow for a free, practical session to learn how improving workplace equality strengthens business sustainability. 📅 Tuesday 24th February, 10.00am – 11.30am 🎟 Register here: buff.ly/LNLkP5c

We're looking for a part-time Policy and Parliamentary Lead. ⏰ 28 hours 💳 £30,623 (£37,185 FTE) 📆 23 days annual leave & 11 public holidays (pro-rata) 📍Location: Hybrid - Home and Glasgow/ or Edinburgh Find out more and apply at buff.ly/UB1N8fU Closing date: Sunday 8th March