YSWN for Industry

Does your organisation want to support gender equity in the workplace? Perhaps you are not sure where to start or how you can make a difference. YSWN’s training can help.

It’s no secret what – or who – is missing from the audio industry. From studio producers and hardware designers, to AV technicians and sound engineers, most roles are still occupied by men. In fact, a 2016 survey by the worldwide Audio Engineering Society found that just seven percent of its members who reported their gender were women.

YSWN’s Gender Diversity & Inclusion training is a three-hour session facilitated by experienced YSWN Associates that focuses on practical approaches to creating a more inclusive workplace for the benefit of you and your business – looking at different areas including recruitment, pay, progression opportunities, workplace culture and marketing. By the end of the session, you will have created your own Action Plan for change.

“Informative and enlightening.”
Training session attendee

Visit our Gender Diversity & Inclusion training page to find out more about a tailored training session for your organisation, or combining it in a package, alongside applying for Volume Up: YSWN’s Audio Equity Standard.

YSWN’s Volume Up standard enables sound and technology businesses of all sizes to demonstrate their commitment towards a fairer, more inclusive industry. The standard recognises actions rather than just words and written policies – we aim to support the industry to make tangible, long-lasting changes. Organisations with a diverse workforce and ethical practices can benefit creatively and financially from new talent and ideas, as well as retaining staff and reaching new client bases.

Volume Up has eight strands, forming a framework for businesses to structure their approach to supporting women and people of minority genders in sound:
• Understanding and Awareness
• Workspace Culture
• Working Practices
• Pay
• Progression & Professional Development
• Recruitment
• Marketing & Communications
• Advocacy & Support.

Organisations make a pledge of action under each of the strands, and then follow up by carrying out those actions while receiving support from YSWN. Those who meet the criteria will be able to display the Volume Up logo on their website and publicity materials and will be listed on YSWN’s website as an industry supporter.

Visit our Volume Up page to read more about the framework and how your organisation can benefit.

Would your organisation like to support women and minority gender people in sound? We are keen to hear from anyone who can offer financial resources, kit donations, opportunities or in-kind support.

Visit our Partnerships page to find out more.