Why it’s time to get serious about the lack of females in FTSE 100 firms
A new report on FTSE 100 leadership reveals a steady growth towards gender equality at board level, but when it comes to CEO roles, women remain far behind men.
Equality in the workplace – how far have we come?
Equality and fairness in the workplace has never been higher on the HR agenda. But despite significant strides being made, how far have we really come?
“Appalling gap” for women in film: Top producer speaks out about industry challenges and rewards
Kirsty Bell, CEO of Goldfinch Studios, shares her experience as a top producer, and the challenges for women in film and the gender gap in the industry.
Purpose-led business – The crisis of capitalism and the unlikely solution
Serial entrepreneur Maurice Ostro advocates the concept of purpose-led business and explains why today’s business leaders must embrace its promise.
The key to unlocking equal pay could be workplace culture
Companies with 250 or more members of staff are required to report gender pay gap figures by 4 April 2018. While it largely focuses on tackling inequality within big corporations, the onus has also been put on SME bosses to unlock equal pay.
Will resignation of BBC editor prompt other bosses to publish gender pay?
The BBC’s China editor, Carrie Gracie, handed in her resignation, unhappy with the company’s divulged gender pay gap. Should this be a cause for concern amongst employers preparing to similarly publish such information?
A fifth of female leaders claim male investors don’t listen
In a study of female leaders, it’s been revealed that more than a fifth feel as though they’re not listened to when speaking with male investors.
Steps employers can take to ensure the mental health of staff
Mental health is an issue which has garnered considerable recent media interest. So what are employers’ responsibilities around the mental health of their employees?
Quarter of SMEs have no intention of embracing workforce diversity
Although workforce diversity is key for many, a quarter of SME leaders have admitted they have no intention of making it a priority for their companies.
Exclusive audience with Sara Pascoe – “I thought all comedy was improvised”
Sara Pascoe chats exclusively to Real Business about building her career, dealing with social media trolls and why censorship is wrong in today’s world.
Headscarf in workplace ban approved by European Court of Justice
Companies in the EU are free to ban the wearing of a headscarf, or other political, philosophical or religious signs, if it in line with internal rules.
Even Emilia Clarke, Mother of Dragons on Game of Thrones, faces inequality
Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke, a powerful female leader on the show, and now in real life, has revealed that even she finds herself challenged by inequality in the workplace.