High-tech toys aren't just for boys
Find out what exciting careers await you in science, engineering and technology Read More …
Number of female directors breaks through one million mark
Experian research reveals the changing face of Britains boardrooms in 2007 Read More …
Number of female directors breaks through one million mark
Experian research reveals the changing face of Britains boardrooms in 2007 Read More …
UK Business better Prepared For Disaster
UK businesses are increasingly prepared for disruption or disaster according to BSI British Standards’ annual Business Barometer, published today. Read More …
Female owned businesses are expected to be the biggest growth sector
Going forward female owned businesses are expected to be the biggest growth sector in the next ten years, according to a range of independent studies. Female resignations hit a 30 year high according to the National Management Salary Survey, now in its 34th year. Based on a survey of 42,205 individuals the report finds that resignation rates for women stand at 7.8% compared to 6.4% for men. Commenting on the findings the Chartered Management Institute suggests women are more likely to leave their jobs because they have a greater entrepreneurial spirit and are looking to start their own business. The survey shows that women achieve promotion at a quicker rate than men but that efforts to redress the pay gap have begun to stall. Read More …
Business savvy super women shape the workplace
Research shows female thinking shapes the workplace Read More …
Womenomics- The Rise Of The Professional Goddess!
- Female Thinking Shapes the Workplace - Read More …
Cant Be Bothered To Prevent Identity Fraud.
Identification fraud victims are too fed up that most of them ignore it, doing absolutely nothing to prevent them being targeted again in the future, according to new research released yesturday wednesday (03.10.07). This 'don't care' attitude is leading to a growth in a new type of repeat victim that finds themselves scammed more than once for failing to take simple precautions. Read More …
London's media industries are failing to capture the capital’s diverse talent
Training, recruitment and employment practices in London’s film and television companies are making it hard for workers from poorer backgrounds and from ethnic minority communities to embark on careers in the audio visual industry, according to a report released by the TUC today (Friday). Read More …
Alarmingly High Levels of Job Dissatisfaction in the UK
Nearly a third (31%) of British workers are unhappy at work and cost their employers more than £40 million a day* in daydreaming or trying to find a way out of their job, new research shows. Read More …
8.2m in serious debt, 2.1m struggling with repayments
- Women 13% more likely to struggle with repayments - Read More …
New Maternity Legislation Prompts Employers To Think Twice About Recruiting Women
Chalfont, UK. – 02 August, 2007: A new study published today shows that changes to maternity legislation, introduced from 1st April 2007, are resulting in an increased reluctance to employ women, particularly among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The independent research, commissioned by Citrix Online, a division of Citrix Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTXS) surprisingly reveals that 53% of employers believe the new regulations are making some managers think twice about recruiting women. Read More …
Teach Yourself Business French And Teach Yourself Business Spanish
Publication date 28th September 2007
Both Priced At £30
· Are you afraid of committing international business blunders?
· Finding it hard to understand your international colleagues?
· Do you want to win more business overseas? Read More …
EOC report warns sex equality still generations away
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) today warns gender equality is still generations away and calls for urgent action across all aspects of life to close the stubborn gaps within ten years. Read More …
Education, Education, Education- Not If You Want To Be An Entrepreneur
A survey* of small business bosses has revealed that less than half (46 per cent) have a degree and only 11 per cent believe that having a good education is crucial to being a success in business. With entrepreneurial spirit at an all time high and more than 100,000 new businesses being formed every quarter,** educational qualifications are no barrier to success in the UK as 20 per cent of our small business owner-managers are educated to GCSE level or below according to the survey by Barclays Local Business. Read More …
Team Sport Proves A Winner For British Businesses
A ground breaking new survey commissioned by Standard Chartered Bank has today revealed that companies which encourage their staff to participate in team sports are more likely to be successful and have a higher level of staff satisfaction. Read More …
Brits Getting Sick On Holiday
The weather may be saying otherwise, but the summer is here, and that means it's time for a holiday. Read More …
44% of Women Secretly Aspire to Be Their Own Boss
- Two fifths plan to start their own business in the future - Read More …
Media Mogul Kishore Lulla Scoops Top Honour At Asian Business Awards
Tuesday 8th May 2007 witnessed media magnate Kishore Lulla, CEO and Chairman of India’s leading media and entertainment company Eros International, being honoured with the BDO Stoy Hayward Business of the Year Award at Eastern Eye Asian Business Awards in the presence of HRH The Duke of York, the UK’s Special Representative for International Trade and Investment. Now in its 11th successful year, the event is internationally recognised as the most noted Asian event on the British business calendar. Read More …
Likelihood of Insolvency Increases With Age
- 1 in 4 indebted Britons struggling to meet repayments - Read More …
Bank forced to pay costs for wasting time over overdaft fees
A judge has ordered Lloyd’s TSB to pay the court costs of a customer who sued for a refund of their bank charges. Read More …
How to deal with nightmare customers
Like 80's fashion they just keep coming back. Follow FemaleFirst’s guide on how to turn an annoying customer into a buying one! Read More …
Web design to reach you e-tail potential
The cost, effectiveness and setup of web pages appear to be problem areas for a lot of boutique owners out there. Yet with the right advice, design and up-keep, an online site can become the most effective and profitable part of your business. Read More …
