Research
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Empowering Change Through Actionable Research
​The WOOT Research Hub is a pioneering initiative dedicated to reshaping the future of work by addressing systemic barriers faced by women in the workplace. Rooted in our mission to drive gender equality and empower women globally, the Hub delivers rigorous, evidence-based research to inform policies, investments, and organisational practices. By partnering with forward-thinking companies and organisations, we aim to create workplaces where women thrive, inequality is dismantled, and progress is accelerated.
Why We Are Different
At WOOT, we believe in the power of collective action and collaboration. We understand that meaningful change cannot happen in isolation. Our approach is fundamentally about being better together—bridging gaps, challenging status quos, and creating transformative solutions through shared commitment and diverse perspectives. We don't just highlight problems; we co-create pathways to progress. By bringing together researchers, organisations, and change-makers, we generate insights that are more powerful, nuanced, and impactful than any single entity could achieve alone. Our collaborative model ensures that every research initiative is a collective journey towards equity.
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What We Deliver​
Commissioned Research
for Impact
- Collaborate with partners to design and execute tailored research projects addressing critical challenges such as pay equity, career advancement, workplace safety, and inclusive leadership. - Deliver actionable insights and sustainable recommendations to shape policies, corporate strategies, and investment decisions.
Confronting
Uncomfortable Truths
- Courageously delve into the harsh realities of workplace discrimination, systemic bias, and structural inequalities. - Provide unvarnished, evidence-based analyses that expose uncomfortable truths often overlooked or deliberately ignored. - Create a safe space for organisations to acknowledge and address deep-rooted challenges that perpetuate gender inequity.
Independent,
High-Quality Research
- Conduct WOOT-led studies grounded in academic rigour, led by qualified researchers and experts. - Focus on uncovering root causes of inequality, discrimination, and harassment, with a commitment to confronting uncomfortable truths ignored by traditional approaches.
Practical Solutions for
Real-World Change
- Translate research findings into tools, frameworks, and resources that organisations can implement to foster equitable workplaces. - Prioritise scalable, measurable outcomes that align with global gender equality goals (e.g., UN Sustainable Development Goals).
Amplified Influence
- Leverage WOOT's proven track record of impacting over 1.2 million women (2011–2024) and our bold vision to empower 10 million women by 2034. - Position partners as leaders in gender equity through joint advocacy, thought leadership, and public recognition.
Leading Through a Pandemic and Beyond
As we adjusted to a new reality, we aimed to capture and share leaders’ stories about the changing landscape of business.
Our goal was to preserve lessons learned and insights gained throughout the coronavirus pandemic, to build connections between people and to create a more sustainable business world by identifying common leadership mindsets.
Developing Female Mental Toughness in Male Dominated Industries
This groundbreaking research—the first of its kind—identifies four key elements for developing mental toughness in female leaders within male-dominated organisations: identity, purpose, self-awareness, and self-belief.
Knowing how to build your mental toughness helps you deal with challenges and stressors more effectively.
Woman of Our Time - The Book
The book that started it all
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In a challenging and constantly changing world, you need to find ways to take back control, seek new paths and discover your hidden strengths.
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This is not a quick-fix book. Using the ancient art of self-reflection, Woman of
Our Time tells compelling stories of transformative change and gives readers the tools to look inwards and take action – making small changes that can make big differences.