GEP Initiative

Educating and encouraging companies to create a 21st century workplace where women and men can thrive equally.

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

Learn about the New California-wide Lactation Law SB142!🎉

[Healthy Horizons @MothersRooms]

California's New Lactation Law SB142! 🤱

The new law expands the requirements for lactation accommodation at work. This new law adds requirements for break time, lactation rooms, penalties for violations, and an employer Lactation Policy.
Learn more: https://t.co/FgbyvP6y1v

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

San Francisco Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes first female full-time coach in MLB history!

[SFGiants @SFGiants]

The first female coach in @MLB history? Our very own Alyssa Nakken.

#NGWSD | #SFGiants

[CBS News @CBSNews]

HERSTORY: Astronaut Christina Koch returns to Earth after spending 328 days aboard the International Space Station, setting a record for the longest single flight by a female https://t.co/nYUpxdR1xY

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

"The route to true gender equality? Fix the system, not the women...When equality grows, communities are healthier, businesses are stronger, economies rise – and the world is a better place for everyone."

[UN Women @UN_Women]

The data is clear: an equal world is a better world for all of us. via @wef #wef20

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[Legal Aid at Work @LegalAidAtWork]

“For the first time in this state, millions of workers will have access to #paidleave when they need it most. ...this program will have a profound and positive impact on the state of wellbeing for the state of #Washington.” #PaidFamilyLeave
https://t.co/6VOzDR7bIl

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

Find the perceived obstacles that are preventing diverse (gender, ethnicity, etc.) potential employees from wanting to work for you via data, and act on it to eliminate the obstacles and clarify the perceived ones! See how the golf industry did it: https://t.co/nmUlFBbN3h

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

Check out the latest Women in the Workplace report, the largest studies on the state of women in corporate America. They surveyed around 600 companies and more than a quarter of a million people! Find out how many companies turn commitment into action:
https://t.co/NSsWU5otzs

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

"This CEO set out to help breastfeeding moms. She ended up helping corporations too." Read about her here: #LactationAccommodation @Healthy_Mothers @MothersRooms #SanFrancisco

[Healthy Horizons @MothersRooms]

See what our happy corporate customers, PayPal and Genentech have to say about their Healthy Horizons supported mother's rooms and learn about our wonderful CEO, Sheila Janakos! 🤩 https://t.co/taQljiPoBO

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

"Few organizations make gender equality in leadership a formal business priority, but those that do outperform."

Find out how and why in IBM's NEW report: Women, Leadership and the Priority Paradox #GenderEquality #womeninleadership @IBM https://t.co/jI4Arn61fb

[National Geographic @NatGeo]

The November issue of National Geographic is the first ever with all female contributors. Each day we'll introduce you to one of them, and share how they would describe their greatest strength. #NatGeoWomenofImpact https://t.co/XJ4arPG4CW

[UN Women @UN_Women]

Media has a great role to play to achieve gender equality, but the industry needs to close its own gender gap first.

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

The Department on the Status of Women has published an awesome fact-sheet about women in the workforce in the US! Take a look and feel free to share: https://t.co/sa3eHcTS9X

[When We All Vote @WhenWeAllVote]

In many states and cities across the country, TODAY is #ElectionDay.

#WhenWeAllVote, we make our voices heard! Grab your friends and family & hit the polls. Retweet to spread the word.

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

Happy #ElectionDay ! If you haven't voted yet... what are you waiting for?!

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

Congratulations to domestic workers in Philadelphia for passing the #DomesticWorkersBillofRights ensuring work-life balance and basic rights such as mandatory meals+rest breaks, anti-discrimination laws, and more! #EqualProtection

[Philly AFL-CIO @PhillyAFLCIO]

The #DomesticWorkersBillOfRights has passed unanimously!! Congratulations to all the domestic worker leaders in Philly who made this amazing victory happen!! #Solidarity #1u

[Legal Aid at Work @LegalAidAtWork]

It’s been 41 years since the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, and it’s time for the next step–the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. On 10/31 at 2 p.m. ET, join us for a #TBT tweet storm (using your pregnancy pics!) to urge Congress to pass the #PWFA! #PDA41 #ProtectPregnantWorkers

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

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Since the 80's, women have successfully completed all assigned spacewalks without any difficulties related to their gender. This history continues, as Koch and Meir finish the 1st all-women spacewalk. Read about it here. #space #women #inspiration

[GEP Initiative @GEPInitiative]

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School and workplace dress code that prohibits natural hair has a disproportionate impact on Black individuals.

With the signing of the CROWN Act, California has become the first state to ban natural hair discrimination.

[Hannah-Beth Jackson @SenHannahBeth]

Congratulations #USWNT ! Grateful to landmark federal law #TitleIX for allowing women and girls to excel in sports. Now it’s time for #equalpay ! https://t.co/fPpk5uToMp

[CatalystInc @CatalystInc]

Calling all male allies. Follow our 10 actions to help support women:
1. SPEAK UP when you hear gender-based assumptions.
2. SHARE your stories of working for #inclusion with other men.
3. SPONSOR an emerging woman leader.
…and more: https://t.co/ElFgQeN2rI