The celebration coincided with Work180’s announcement of their Top 101 Employers of Women [paywall], recognising Transdev as one of the organisations leading the way in creating inclusive workplaces.
Brian Brennan, CEO, addressed attendees on the progress of the GEAP.
“Equity is not simply a target on paper,” Mr Brennan said. “It’s about creating an environment where every Journey Maker has the opportunity, support and recognition they deserve. The focus this year is on tangible actions that make a real difference across the business.”
“Equity is not simply a target on paper. It’s about creating an environment where every Journey Maker has the opportunity, support and recognition they deserve. The focus this year is on tangible actions that make a real difference across the business.”
Brian Brennan, CEO Transdev Australia & New Zealand
Mr Brennan highlighted achievements including:
- Gender pay gap improvements, with WGEA reporting a gap of -1.4%.
- Strengthened support networks, growing the ‘Women on the Move’ network which supports advocacy and connection between female Journey Makers.
Initiatives supporting more targeted recruitment, including an all-female Open Day at Transdev’s Sydney Ferries operations. - The continued success of the Elevate Female Leadership Program, producing 23 graduates thus far.
- Expanded leadership pathways, developing a new Emerging Leaders Program which further develops existing talent pathways for women within the business.
The event also provided an opportunity for Journey Makers to reflect on the UN theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,”, and consider how everyone can contribute to a fairer, more inclusive workplace.
“Progress requires commitment from everyone,” Mr Brennan added. “From leadership to teams across the business, each Journey Maker has a role in building a workplace that embodies these principles. Together, equality becomes more than an aspiration – it becomes part of the Transdev culture.”
The day included words from Dr Marjorie O’Neill MP, Member for Coogee and Parliamentary Secretary for Transport; and a cast of Journey Makers from transport operations throughout the region, all of whom reaffirmed the importance of continued efforts toward inclusivity.
For more information, see how Transdev has marked International Women’s Day in previous years, review our Publications page or learn more at the Work180 website.