Business

Can Women Have it all?

It has been a few years now since the Spice Girls burst on the scene with girl power. Yet the business world has been so what slow to catch on. The generally conceived image of a suit wearing, clean shaven man, negotiating stocks and shares, has become the perceived norm up and down the country. Read More …

Better off all round: lone parents reveal lifestyle benefits of being in work

An online survey among more than 1,000 lone parents in the UK has shown that over three-quarters (77%) of respondents who have gone back to work say that working has made them feel more independent and 73% felt more confident. The research was commissioned by Jobcentre Plus and carried out by One Parent Families, the national charity for lone parents and their children. Read More …

Work and Families

As of the 1st of April the Work and Families Act will extend Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) from 26 weeks to 39 weeks. Abbey welcomes the increase as it believes it is important to provide working mothers with support to cope with the demands of family life. Abbey policy Abbey believes that respecting employees as individuals and valuing the unique contribution that each person makes will impact positively on the business. Employing people from diverse backgrounds adds value to the way we do business and Abbey believes in equality of opportunity in all areas of employment. Selection and promotion is based on the relevant aptitudes, abilities and skills to do the job. 70% of Abbey employees who go on maternity leave return. The Abbey returner’s bonus is £125 a month payable for two years. Four weeks (unpaid) parental leave is available for employees within any one year. In 2005 Abbey was awarded the Silver Standard for gender equality by Opportunity Now. Read More …

Women in RA

Women in RA – A Union of Voices to urge Europeans to mobilise political decision-makers to help combat rheumatoid arthritis Read More …

Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves

It’s International Women’s Day soon (March 8th) and FemaleFirst have decided to celebrate women who are actively selecting careers and life paths which widen and enlighten the role of females today, breaking barriers and stereotypes. Read More …

Women Who Are Changing the Role For Women

It’s International Women’s Day soon (March 8th) and FemaleFirst have decided to celebrate women who are actively selecting careers and life paths which widen and enlighten the role of females today, breaking barriers and stereotypes.

A number of women in engineering have recently swapped their heels for hardhats! These women climb up poles and go down manholes, servicing and maintaining the UK’s broadband network cables. They are strong women who, in effect, help to ‘run the country’.

There are so many women out there who do amazing work in so many capacities but we tend to forget the fantastic women behind the scenes, the unsung heroes, who do crucial and sometimes unglamorous jobs. Read More …

Dress For Business success

Is your fashion sense sabotaging your success at work? Will the cut and colour of your shirt really affect your chances of promotion? Avery Dennison Office Products believes that image is everything in professional life and has commissioned psychologist Donna Dawson to study how the image we portray nine-to-five can affect our ultimate success at work - with unexpected results- Read More …

Mum’s The Word When It Comes To Career Decisions

It’s official, Mums really do rule the family roost in today’s society, according to a new study undertaken by family ‘Bakers Born & Bred’, Warburtons. The national survey of 1,000 people reveals that while 20 years ago almost half of all youngsters (48%) were more likely to be influenced by their dad when making career choices, today mums are equally as influential as their husbands.

Mums are the new dads:
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Leading industry experts announced for Women’s Enterprise Task Force

The newly created Women’s Enterprise Task Force announced by Margaret Hodge, Minister of State for Industry and the Regions, will see a top line-up of expertise from a range of sectors including those supporting business growth. The Task Force aims to increase both the quality and quantity of women’s enterprise across the UK over the next three years. Co-Chairs of the Task Force Pam Alexander, Chief Executive of South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) and Dr Glenda Stone, Chief Executive of Aurora, have announced the Task Force membership: Read More …

Don’t Forget To Detox Your Inbox

Brits embarking on their annual January detox of healthy food and exercise are being urged to take their regime a step further this year. A recent report from Yahoo!, found that over half of email users admitted to feeling more tired and sluggish due to the sheer volume of emails they receive on a daily basis. Read More …

Sexy santas boost sales

Provactive lingerie and sex toys retailer Ann Summers announced record sales thanks to sales of Mrs Santa Claus outfits online. Read More …

Women land top jobs

Nancy Pelosi has become the first female speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the highest-ranking woman in the American government. Read More …

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