Gender equality and quotas: Whats the best way forward
By Denise Nurse
Why are we still fighting for gender equality, asks Denise Nurse, and are quotas really the best way to improve things
Tag: First Women
After 5,000 years and obstacles women are still not seen as equals in the lab
Research by the L’Oréal Foundation and OpinionWay has found that female scientists still have a way to go in terms of being equal in the eyes of the British public. We took a look at the obstacles that have previously kept female scientists at bay, and how they are viewed today.
Supporting female entrepreneurship and the key factors in achieving success
Nicola Green, head of direct sales for SMC at Bupa, sits down with Real Business to give her thoughts on the best approach for women wanting to set up a businesses by themselves and why Bupa has become involved with the First Women Awards.
First Women Awards winner packs “manicured” punch in fight to revamp UK courier market
Kate Lester, CEO and founder of Diamond Logistics, is a businesswoman on a mission to revolutionise the UK logistics industry, we found out in the aftermath of our First Women Awards recognition.
Deloitte backs gender diversity with new female partners and return-to-work scheme
Professional services firm Deloitte has given partner status to 75 members of staff and, supporting gender equality, women have secured 22 of the positions.
Mitie: Leading by example when it comes to female career progression
Despite being the only FTSE 350 company with females holding the most senior executive positions, outsourcing and energy services company Mitie is not content with that statistic and is breaking new ground in promoting and developing a talented female workforce.
EY: Tackling misconceptions surrounding maternity leave
The World Economic Forum estimated that it’ll be 80 years before women achieve gender parity. As a firm that prides itself on progress, EY is looking to challenge that prediction with its ‘fast forward’ strategy to develop women in the workplace.
Arup: Boosting gender diversity in the historically male-dominated built services sector
As a firm that has been involved with global projects including the new Apple Campus in Cupertino, Los Angeles, and iconic Sydney Opera House, Arup recognises that diversity is good for business and that diverse teams stimulate innovation and respond better to society’s needs.
Proctor & Gamble: Continuing a legacy of change by spurring on sectors led by women
For the UK economy to truly prosper, we need the best leaders, thinkers, collaborators and innovators to succeed. Having earned a spot on the DiversityInc top 50 list for the 11th time in 12 years, Proctor & Gamble is well-placed to lead the charge in bridging the diversity gap.
John Lewis: The reputable retail business that’s dominated by female partners
British retail giant John Lewis is regularly praised by customers, jobseekers and fellow businesses for the “best corporate reputation”. As the saying goes, there is no I in team, so could the key to John Lewis’ success be a workforce that’s dominated by women