HSBC UK has set a target to appoint a 50/50 management team by 2020, through the appointment of more women into the bank’s senior roles. The lending provider has set it plans to have half of its 5,500 senior roles occupied by women in the UK. According to HSBC less than a third of the...Read More
The party season cheerfully creeps upon us, so let’s ensure our work-wear wardrobe keeps us looking smart through the day, and smoldering after work. Is there a way to dress up quickly and stylishly without upsetting our office dress code? Here are some ideas for both the boardroom and bar appropriate outfits that may do...Read More
It’s no secret that the technology sector is male dominated, but there are some areas of the industry that need more work than others to increase diversity. SurePayroll and design agency Ghergich teamed up to create the infographic below, which reveals gender biases, job placements, job satisfaction, college degrees, and more. It also looks at the...Read More
Highways England is working with industry to promote fairness, inclusion and respect (FIR) through the release of an online FIR toolkit, funded by Construction Industry Training Board. Launched by CECA, the Supply School, Highways England and a host of other industry partners the toolkit was revealed at an event today, attended by 30 operational leaders....Read More
Man Group, one of the world’s largest independent alternative investment managers, is partnering with Women Returners to launch a 2016 returnship programme for an investment management professional who has taken an extended career break and now wants to return to the workforce on a permanent basis. During the three month programme, you will work on...Read More
Recruitment firm Monster has unveiled the TechTalent Charter along with the support of several industry partners, in a bid to encourage tech companies to sign up and increase the amount of diverse talent within the sector. Initially the Charter aims to address the challenges of equality in tech roles, with a long term plan of...Read More
Our latest Inspirational Woman in Tech is Louize Clarke, co-founder of ConnectTVT & [email protected] Green Park. ConnectTVT is dedicated to raising the profile of entrepreneurial talent, while [email protected] Green Park offers an innovative mentoring and resource hub. Did you ever sit down and plan your career? Never. I’ve always been fairly “heart on sleeve” when...Read More
Menopause and it’s precursor perimenopause can hit you like a truck and leave you feeling confused, dazed and slightly deranged. Did that confident, super organized, high performing business woman ever really exist or is that you memory playing tricks on you. Perimenopause is best described as the hormonal havoc leading up to your final period....Read More
