How immigrant professionals can make a perceived disadvantage their biggest strength
Three things powerful immigrant professionals have in common that can propel any aspiring workplace ‘outsider’.
6 women’s inspirational rags-to-riches stories
From impoverished homes to underprivileged backgrounds, here are six women who started with nothing and, through hard work, rose to the top. Learn about their inspirational rags to riches stories...
Being a female CEO in a male-dominated company
Despite the depressing statistics, being a successful female CEO in a male-dominated company is absolutely achievable.
Why women in leadership roles ask for 25% less than men
Women are asking for lower pay than their male counterparts for identical senior roles, according to new research. Here’s why.
Playing the gender card? The number one reason why women blame their gender for bias at work
There’s a reason why women pull out the gender card and blame their gender for holding them back by default.
The government’s stance on cyber bullying isn’t strong enough, just ask women in business
The Internet Safety Strategy was launched last year, aiming to make the UK the safest place in the world to be online amidst the growing international phenomenon of cyber bullying.
How many female-founded SMEs actually raise investment from British venture capitalists?
British Business Bank, Diversity VC and BVCA join forces to find out just how many female-founded SMEs have approached British VCs for funding, and how many have made the cut.
“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.
“Dear employer…”: This campaign lets working mothers give nightmare bosses a piece of their mind
Dear Employer: A new campaign calls on women to frankly tell their ex-employer how they handled pregnancy, parental leave and returning back to work.
The in-balance preventing women from accessing finance needs changing, drastically
On International Women’s Day 2018, serial entrepreneur Jan Cavelle reflects on how to change the in-balance that stops women from accessing venture capital and angel investment.
Pip & Nut: From the Science Museum to international food brand founder
Pippa Murray quite literally puts the Pip in Pip & Nut, a healthy food brand that has achieved international growth after launching just three years ago, despite the fact she had no prior FMCG experience.
Beauty Boulevard: The micro business on everyone’s lips
Cosmetics have been around a long time, so standing out is tricky – even for large firms. However, this micro business has found its way onto everyone’s lips.