The countdown is on to the UK’s leading construction show! London Build returns to Olympia London’s Grand Hall for the live expo on the 17th and 18th November. Come meet, network and do business … [Read More...] about 50% of London Build’s conference agenda is represented by female speakers, a first-ever for any construction show!
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Only 4% of employees feel confident at work
Global research conducted by professional training company Roar! Training has uncovered that only 4% of employees feel confident at work. The study gives a unique insight into confidence in the … [Read More...] about Only 4% of employees feel confident at work
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BAME under-representation. Open and honest conversations are needed.
First published in 2017, Green Park and Operation Black Vote, developed the Colour of Power to graphically illustrate the lack of female and black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) representation in … [Read More...] about BAME under-representation. Open and honest conversations are needed.
The Power of Exclusion – the time for raising awareness is gone
Women’s career progression continues to be headline news. From the gender pay gap to #MeToo, Time’s Up and the ongoing under-representation of women in executive roles, it’s clear that women need a … [Read More...] about The Power of Exclusion – the time for raising awareness is gone
Interview with Gwen Rhys on impact of Covid 19
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Covid 19 – how is it affecting work and particularly women?
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As 5% of women lose jobs, the pandemic has widened the gap says Deloitte survey
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic overtook the globe in early 2020, inequities were holding women back in the workplace. In 2020, women globally earned 81 cents for every dollar earned by men. … [Read More...] about As 5% of women lose jobs, the pandemic has widened the gap says Deloitte survey
Pension pots may be rising, but the gender savings gap is widening
The average pension pot of UK employees in large firms is now £120k, a 35% increase on three years ago, according to new Changing Trends of Financial Wellbeing research undertaken by Close Brothers. … [Read More...] about Pension pots may be rising, but the gender savings gap is widening
Virtual Inclusion in the City, Obstacles and Actions
On March 16th 2020 the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson started giving the nation daily updates urging its citizens to work from home as part of the COVID-19 response. Even before that date, over in … [Read More...] about Virtual Inclusion in the City, Obstacles and Actions
Engaging with Millennials – the future of retail banking
The Millennials are the squeezed generation. Many find themselves adrift in a harsh world of low wage growth, increasing living costs, and an uncertain future influenced by climate change and the … [Read More...] about Engaging with Millennials – the future of retail banking
Missing Millions – the training gap in the UK workforce
only 33% of working age people in the UK feel positive about their future career prospects 34% of respondents have either not received workplace training in the last five years or have never had … [Read More...] about Missing Millions – the training gap in the UK workforce
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Equality – The long and winding road with no end in sight
On International Women's Day 2020 Women in the insurance and financial services sector are effectively working 123 days, more than a third of the year, for free. That's twice the average across … [Read More...] about Equality – The long and winding road with no end in sight
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Checklist for Conference Organisers
If you're organising a conference this collection of Tweets highlights a number of inequalities and will help you make the panelists' and delegates' experience more equitable and enjoyable. Women … read now about Checklist for Conference Organisers