Empowering you to succeed

In January, we celebrated the one-year anniversary of the Royal Mail Group membership of the Everywoman platform - an online personal development tool geared towards helping colleagues take control of their own career development.

Established in 1999, Everywoman champions the advancement of women at all levels in all sectors, ‘creating strong pipelines and shining the spotlight on female role models to inspire those coming up behind them.’

Despite the name, the membership is open to ALL colleagues, both male and female, and at all grades. Everywoman.com provides users with access to a wealth of materials, which are aimed at increasing learning and self-development to help inspire success and fulfil potential.

Currently, more than 1,150 colleagues have signed up. Although this is fantastic, our Women’s steering group would like to see our membership grow to achieve our target of 1,200 Everywoman registrations by 31 March. As such, we would encourage you and your teams to sign up and get the benefits from this external platform.

Why join?

You will receive weekly newsletters, as well as being able to access a broad range of resources; workbooks, webinars, videos, podcasts, and articles covering everything from how to get the most out of your 1-2-1s and building leadership skills, to guides about promoting yourself and developing your personal brand.

To sign up, simply visit: www.everywoman.com/royalmail and follow the steps below:

• Complete your details
• Click 'Create your account'

You will then be automatically logged in and receive a confirmation email. The Everywoman app can be accessed via the App/Play Store – under the term ‘Everywoman’ (all one word).

Fiona Whyte, national diversity and inclusion project manager, said: ‘We have received some really positive feedback from colleagues who regularly use the Everywoman network (see below). It’s clear that the Everywoman development resources are providing valuable professional support in a flexible and easily accessible way’.

• Bristol postwoman, Arzu Keskin - ‘I find the experiences and tips from women in business really eye-opening and the articles are very motivational, simple and clear. The network keeps me focused and up to date. I’m really glad there is an Everywoman organisation, and that I found it.’
• Bangor cover manager, Beverley Williams – ‘I feel supported by the business even more by launching this as a way to encourage women to strive to be their best. I feel that it has helped my confidence both in the workplace and outside of work.’
• Home Counties North, postwoman, Susana Braniff – ‘I am using the Everywoman network for networking and to empower my verbal communication. I am also very keen on improving my general well-being and the mindfulness articles at Everywoman have introduced me to a world of relaxation and peacefulness.’
• Gillingham performance coach, Babatunde Adefila - ‘I have been using the resources to widen my horizons and develop myself as a person. The articles have helped me with my decision-making and helped reinforce my authenticity.’
• Winchester delivery line manager, Jenny Nevard - ‘I have used the Everywoman network for motivation to be the best that I can be. Some of the people are truly inspirational. When I need advice or support, I know where to look.’

Please click here to print off and display the Everywoman poster on your internal communication boards.