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The pinnacle of British business remains a male-dominated realm. As of 2022, the FTSE 100 boasts only 10 female CEOs, dwarfed by 89 male counterparts. The disparity widens further in the FTSE 250,...
When I think of women who’ve made their mark in business history, Indra Nooyi immediately comes to mind.
Her career is a masterclass in leadership. As PepsiCo's CEO from 2006 to 2018, she...
In a comprehensive survey of over 40,000 employees, we discovered that women hold 48% of entry-level positions, showcasing strong initial representation. But there are only 28% of women currently...
As of 2023, the UK gender pay gap stands at 14.3%.
This means the following in real terms:
- If you are a woman you effectively work unpaid for about 52 days each year compared to men (nearly...
Flexible working improves profits, women's rights, and the population crisis - so why don't we do it?
As a young woman, I knew I wanted to have children. Having moved here for education,...
What are the characteristics of a good leader? According to the Center for Creative Leadership, they include:
- the ability to delegate and facilitate teamwork
- effective communication...
The pandemic proved that flexible work arrangements are not only feasible but often more productive. Yet, as we emerge from this global upheaval, many organizations are eager to return to "business...
I appeared on BBC last week to talk about the 4-day work week, a polarising topic that's not just about work-life balance—it's our last shot at retaining millions of women in the workforce.
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When I began my career in law, my intake consisted of an equal number of men and women. However, within five years, a third of those women had left. Their departure wasn’t due to financial...
Last year, we confronted a significant legal challenge involving a man who had evaded conviction for sexual assault for over 14 years. This man had been a persistent threat, with women at his...
Companies with high gender diversity on executive teams are 25% more likely to achieve above-average profitability. Businesses with significant female representation on boards financially...
Even today, many women still find themselves facing a stark dilemma: sacrifice their careers for motherhood or delay starting a family to safeguard their careers. Why? Because this is the choice...
