Balancing Acts: A Life That Changed The Way We Work

Join Professor Simonetta Manfredi and Joanna Foster CBE for the launch of a new podcast series exploring the history and future of equality in the workplace, through the legacy of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

At this special online event, Joanna will reflect on her career — from chairing the EOC to shaping national work-life policies — and share insights on progress made and the challenges that remain. Guests will also be invited to join an open discussion on work, care, leadership, and the continuing pursuit of equality.

The podcast and event ask: Have we truly achieved equality in the world of work?

This event is part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science 2025, celebrating research that helps us understand the world of work past, present, and future.

Location: Online

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