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When Flora Ofori first joined South Western Railway (SWR), which is part of FirstGroup, she was working on the frontline as a platform operator. This proved a stepping stone to her ultimate goal of landing a job in the HR team.
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With momentum building in the UK for greater workplace support for women experiencing menopause symptoms, Natalie Leister shares how Southeastern is leading the way, bringing the often unspoken impact of the menopause out into the open.
Challenging perceptions as a woman freight train driver
Despite being the only woman freight train driver in Scotland, Heather believes there’s no reason for women to be intimidated by the job.
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