breaking the silence on workplace bullying
Workplace bullying is a pervasive issue that often flies under the radar, impacting countless individuals and causing…
08/11/2024workplace bullying,Nicki Eyre,Anti-bullying Week 2024,organisational culture,harassment,gaslightingbusiness,LUMIN,wellbeing,mission
when sexism met the power suit
Women in power are still judged for what they wear more than what they do. From Kamala Harris's pantsuits to Angela…
30/10/2024life,sexismcareers,gender equality,Angela Rayner,power dressing,suits,Kamala Harris,Rachel Reeves,WomenInPower,womenchangemakers,bridginggenerations
trusted voices helps us navigate our careers
We all need people in our corner to help navigate challenges, validate ideas, and offer fresh perspectives. That’s why…
08/10/2024LUMIN,community,mentoringcareers,career,multigenerational,advisory board
tackling an insidious ‘ism’ in the workplace
Global recruitment company Indeed was forced to apologise over a description of career age stages on their website. It…
09/09/2024ageism,mission,inter-generational,gender pay gap,innovationworkplace culture
sexism in the afterlife : let’s rethink legacy
Obituaries still reflect gender bias, focusing on women's 'feminine talents' over real achievements. How will you be…
02/09/2024life,community,missionmentoring,sexism,gender equality,leadership,obituaries
the future starts here
Call-out for founder members to join and help build the community. Our first events are scheduled to kick off on Friday…
28/08/2024community,missionmentoring,careers,inter-generational,women in business,women entrepreneurs,leadership,women in work
tackling ageism takes a whole world
A new nationwide campaign from agewithoutlimitsorg supporting the Global Campaign to Combat Ageism is asking us all to…
elderly label shouldn’t be a negative
Cutting out the use of 'elderly' isn't tackling ageism, it's supporting it. Using different language isn't the…
24/01/2024finances,ageismin brief,elderly,discrimination,changing attitudes
ageism hits home hard at any age
Voices on how ageism affects them - young and old. This World Health Organisation video hits home hard.…
04/12/2023ageism,mission,knowledge sharing,inter-generationalolder women
the time will come
It seems it is the year of Marina Abramović. The 76 year old conceptual and performative artist has had a run of…
tackle the ‘yes-damn’ of over-commitment
Everyone loves a life hack that promises to free up time – but too few deliver results, and even fewer are backed by…
29/10/2023life,careersstress,busy,scheduling,people pleasing
if you love recycling but struggle with sorting
If you are keen to be a good, environmentally-aware citizen then try recyclenow.com which tells you exactly what and…
are you more present in person?
Post-pandemic, hybrid working has become the norm for many sectors, and the opportunity to continue working from home,…
10/10/2023careerswfh,working from home,hybrid working,presenteeism,working mothers
your stories in the spotlight
We are on a mission to tap into the valuable experiences of older women, so we're putting out the call. Can you help…
05/10/2023LUMINlife stories,expert advice,interviewees,editorial
when it’s right to drop the baton
Research by Australian academics highlights the danger of older women who have succeeded on male terms setting other…
04/10/2023communityknowledge sharing,mentoring,inter-generational