Welcome to Under the Rug at Work, where we shine light on issues that are often swept under the rug. In this episode, host Nicole Turnbull sits down with Samantha Sutherland, a DEI and Gender Equity Consultant, to unpack the real barriers that women face in the workplace.Samantha recounts her journey - from serving as the head of risk and data in one of Australia’s largest utility companies to taking a deliberate career turn towards gender equity. In this episode we discuss:• How the “mummy track” and maternal wall impact women’s career progression• The “maybe baby effect” and its role in sidelining women• The invisible mental load and its contribution to overwork and burnout• The structural barriers that perpetuate gender inequity in the workplace• Practical strategies for organisations to redesign policies and foster true workplace equality.If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo and creating a more equitable work environment, this conversation is a must-listen. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube, and share this episode to help shed light on the issues that are too often ignored.Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-sutherland-25150823/ or visit samanthasutherland.com.au to learn more about her work in empowering women.#UnderTheRugAtWork #UnderTheRugAtWorkPodcast