WOMEN IN THE CITY:
We cannot wait until 2090 for gender balance on executive committees
Another wasted year Despite the Government setting a target of 33% women in leadership roles at FTSE 350 companies by 2020, and despite a flow of formal reviews, The fourth consecutive report, Women Count, produced by Pipeline shows there has been little to no progress. This independent report of the FTSE 350 has found that: […]
5 Ways to Beat Imposter Syndrome in the Workplace
Nearly three quarters of women working in law experience imposter syndrome compared with just over half of those working in construction The overwhelming feeling of crippling self-doubt and dread known as Imposter Syndrome has impacted a whopping 62% of people at work, according to a report by Access Commercial Finance. The survey of over 3000 […]
When do I need to be fierce, and when do I have to be gentle?
I think there are too many women who put on a smile and think they’ll deal with it. The internalization of the goblins leads to further systemic issues. We See You Too is a new publication from US/Canadian consultancy The Systems Sanctuary. Pulling together themes in the voices of the women who took part in […]
Project Diamond
Managers: do you recognise the signs of burnout?
Careers expert Zena Everett is an executive coach, author and an in-demand speaker on career management and productivity. Here she talks about how to spot and stop burnout in your teams – and yourself. Don’t wait for a sickness note or resignation for proof of burnout in your teams. Here are some warning signs to […]
9 in 10 women Face Problems Returning to Work After Having Children
One-third of mothers struggle to cover the cost of childcare A recent survey of 1,000 UK mothers has revealed a continuing lack of support from businesses when it comes to balancing family and work. The survey, undertaken by HR training providers DPG, revealed that 9 in 10 mothers (87%) faced issues when returning to work […]
Courage and better processes are keys to senior level roles
[Author: Gwen Rhys] My 25-yr old godson recently attended a corporate away-day: “Did you know research shows that women only apply for jobs when they met 100% of the qualifications listed, as opposed to men, who apply if they met 60%?” he asked me. I replied that well, yes, I had heard this (yawn!). I […]
