WOMEN IN THE CITY:
50% of London Build’s conference agenda is represented by female speakers, a first-ever for any construction show!

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 with thousands of the UK’s top contractors, developers, architects, civil engineers and more. This year the show will feature 500+ speakers […]
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 workplace. Below are some key findings included in the report. Main Findings Only 4% feel fully confident at work 96% have experienced imposter syndrome 53% […]
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. The pandemic has widened the gap. In 2020, as 114 million jobs were lost across the globe, employment losses for women were at […]
Project Diamond
Can shipping’s choppy seas offer calm waters to women?

We have the skills; we have the degrees; we have the experience. So why aren’t more of us in leadership positions? More and more women graduate from universities and according to the UK’s Higher Education Statistics Agency, 69% of students studying medical technology-related degrees are women. We can see many female employees occupying entry-level positions, […]
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 […]