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NewsWhy is entering an awards programme good for you and your business?
Last year we celebrated the inaugural year of the Great British Businesswoman Series, which saw us shine a spotlight on the fantastic women in business across the United Kingdom who are making a difference, and all of their achievements.
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The fight for gender rights: are we still living in a patriarchy?
In the latest entry in the series of wellbeing roundtables, we examine the state of society when it comes to gender equality and whether we’ve really come as far as we think.
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Meet the expert: Women in GRC speaker, Amii Barnard-Bahn
Executive coach, strategic advisor and keynote speaker, Amii Barnard-Bahn was among experts speaking at Women in GRC last month.
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Supporting trans and non-binary employees in a binary workforce world
According to a report by recruitment firm TotalJobs, almost two-thirds of trans people believe it is necessary to keep their identity secret from colleagues to feel safe and secure in their jobs. Five years ago, just over half of trans people felt this way.
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Men as advocates for women leaders
It is 2021, yet women still face the prospect of daily microaggressions - undermining the progress that has been made when it comes to achieving equality in the workplace.
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Women in the workplace: Understanding female employees’ struggles, needs and desires
One of the issues women face, particularly in male dominated industries is unconscious bias and often subtle microaggressions. When you treat sexual harassment and gender discrimination with the seriousness these matters deserve, you create a positive environment for the working women in your company.
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Lessons learnt reaching the top
Women leaders bring an array of essential qualities and perspectives to the workplace. They are empathic listeners who value collaboration and teamwork, while also acting as experts at building relationships and encouraging others to achieve their maximum potential.
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Has COVID-19 sent the female workforce backward? Career building for working mums
Mothers have been three times as likely as fathers to be responsible for most of the housework and childcare during the pandemic, according to McKinsey’s study on women in the workplace.
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The recruitment process: Strategies to attract non-male candidates
Research shows that women are far less likely to apply for a promotion until they’re sure they have the experience needed for the job, whereas men are far more likely to assume they already possess the necessary skills to take on a higher role. Therefore, it can be a lot more challenging to attract women to jobs.
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Addressing the challenges of working in male dominated industries
Sectors such as construction, engineering, utilities and other male dominated industries can often be challenging for women to navigate, particularly those striving to reach a leadership role.
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Belonging: The key to transforming and maintaining diversity, inclusion and equality at work
Why current D+I initiatives aren’t working and what you can do about it.
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Staff who provide ‘service with a smile’ are more likely to be sexually harassed
Staff who rely on tips and must act friendly at work are more likely to be sexually harassed, according to new research. How can businesses step up to address this?
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5 benefits of a diverse workplace
Zen Business co-founder Shahnaz Hemmati deep dives into what makes B Corps so enduring and pulls out five key advantages to maintaining a diverse workplace.
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The quest to invest: Inherent problems found in the world of female funding
Tamara Gillan of the WealthiHer network dives into her journey through the business world, explaining how we can collectively target the obstacles to success facing women and minorities in the corporate world.
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Pronoun badges: Supporting gender identity in the workplace
Trans employees still face a lot of stigma at work. Here’s how to walk the talk when it comes to trans inclusion.
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“Outdated mindsets are holding us back”: A VC’s take on representation and opportunity
Sahil Chopra believes that the next 10 years will bring more billion-dollar exits from startups started by female and minority founders. But this can’t be achieved as long as we’re living with a ‘this is just how things are’ mindset.
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If you can’t change the game, CHANGE the game
Women and minorities need to stand their ground rather than change to suit the whitewashed corporate world for real progress.
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Are digital industries diverse enough?
Does 2021 make a sea-change for the advertising industry when it comes to diversity and inclusion? A new study reveals digital industries are just as slow to change. We look at how Greenlight Digital, an agency committed to D&I, has fared as a case study.
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Why harmful stereotypes are STILL holding women back at work
Preconceived notions are still holding women back in the workplace. It may be hard to believe that stereotypes are still blocks for career progression, but new research reveals that prejudice is still alive and well in 2021. Here’s how you can address this head on.
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How to support your employees through menopause
Menopause still remains a workplace taboo, and could be doing more harm than good. Here’s how employers can support staff through menopause.
