Roko Coach
Empowering individuals through tailored support in Career Coaching, Adult English for Migrants and Digital Literacy
Category: Gender Dynamics in the Workplace
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Contribution has no age limit. But too often, opportunity does. We often hear employers say they’re looking for experience, resilience and sound judgement. Yet somewhere along the way, experience can become a reason to overlook someone. When does “experienced” become “too experienced”? Throughout my career in employment, education and training, I’ve seen people of every…
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Recently, I’ve been reflecting on how bias, particularly misandry, can emerge in subtle, often overlooked ways in the workplace. When I accepted a new role, I genuinely believed the positive rapport established during the interview would carry over into a constructive working relationship with my manager. She was part of the interview panel, appeared engaged…
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In modern workplaces, conversations about equity often focus on long‑standing gender disparities, yet it is also important to acknowledge that bias can manifest in any direction. Misandry – negative attitudes or unfair treatment directed toward men – can arise subtly, even in otherwise professional environments. In some cases, a female manager may develop an unfavourable…