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29 April 2026

Building & Sustaining a Women’s Network

Projects & PeopleWebinarsOperations Management

Speakers:

  • Fliss O'Hara - Managing Director, Fulfilment - Whistl

  • Laura Sanjurgo - Managing Director, Mail - Whistl

  • Emma Butler - Head of Talent UKIN

  • Kerrie Chayter – 2Wheels General Manager and Chair – CEVA Women’s Empowerment Network

This webinar explores the essential role women’s networks play in strengthening workplace culture, supporting professional development, and driving meaningful progress across logistics, transport, and supply chain organisations.

Why Women’s Networks Matter

An exploration of how women’s networks and ERGs contribute to:

  • Talent retention and progression

  • Building inclusive organisational cultures

  • Enhancing belonging, confidence, and representation

  • Creating safe spaces for connection and shared experience

How to Build an Effective Network From Scratch

A look at what’s required to launch a successful internal women’s network, including:

  • Securing senior sponsorship and visible leadership buy‑in

  • Defining the network’s purpose, objectives, and measures of success

  • Establishing a core leadership team and volunteer community

Sustaining Engagement Over Time

Guidance on how to maintain momentum, relevance, and participation:

  • Effective communication and storytelling

  • Setting an events and activities rhythm that encourages ongoing involvement

  • Balancing grassroots energy with organisational resources and support

Impact Measurement

How to evaluate the influence and value of a network:

  • Tracking engagement and organisational impact

  • Demonstrating ROI through data and lived experience

  • Using insight to refine and evolve the network’s focus and activity

Case Studies & Practical Examples

Real‑world insights from Whistl and CEVA who run successful Women's Networks.

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