Investors don’t trust female-led IPOs
A bias against top-level female executives seems to rule, with research suggesting that a lack of female-led IPOs reveals a gender-based capital gap.
Death of the “nine to five” day is good for you
It is no surprise that 97 per cent of the UK business community sends work-related emails outside of the nine to five working week. But did you know that this “always on” approach is good for you?
EU cookie rules: 45 actions to consider
If your business communicates with customers online, then you can’t escape yet more legislation.
How social login can help you understand your customers
Featuring a social login option on your business' website will help you collect data and do your customers a favour – but think carefully about its downside before you add the Facebook button.
Britain’s queueing epidemic
It appears the country has been hit by an epidemic of queuing. Itâs a disease that has spread across the entire nation and has a significant impact on business.
First Women of Media: 2012 shortlists
An outstanding First Women of Media shortlist this year, with all five contenders having broken new ground in their field.
First Women of Science and Technology: 2012 shortlists
The future will rely on technology and innovation. Here are five First Women of Science and Technology, who will help to lead it.
First Women in Finance: 2012 shortlists
A lawyer-turned entrepreneur who's created a new industry; one of Europe's most senior investment bankers – just two finalists for this year's First Women of Finance award.
First Women Awards 2012: Shortlists announced
From an 18-year-old station operator to the executive director of Sellafield, the shortlists for the 2012 First Women Awards reveal 41 remarkable women tearing down conventions and reshaping British business. Read all the stories here.
First Women of Business Services: 2012 shortlists
Not many women swop a trailblazing career in medicine for accountancy. This, and other pioneering stories, in our First Women of Business Services shortlist.
First Women of Public Service 2012: The shortlists
An 18-year-old train operator, a pioneer in cancer treatment and one of the UK's youngest NHS leaders. Just three of our First Women of Public Service
First Women of Retail and Consumer: 2012 shortlists
At the very top of the UK's largest corporates, and among our smallest artisan businesses, the First Women of Retail and Consumer are rewriting the rules.