The 8th March is International Women’s Day (IWD), an important annual celebration of social, economic, cultural and political achievements made by women throughout history. The idea grew out of the US labour movement at the turn of the last century with women campaigning for the right to better pay and hours and the right to […]
The shadow secretary for women and equalities, Anneliese Dodds, said the research demonstrates that women are key to a stronger economy. She also accused the government of ignoring the needs of women throughout the covid-19 pandemic. “When you’ve got more engagement from women, when women are in the driving seat to the extent they should […]
Hermes and Cartier were the first brands to announce such moves, shortly followed by Chanel, Kering, and LVMH. Via a LinkedIn post, French fashion house Chanel said, "Given our increasing concerns about the current situation, the growing uncertainty and the complexity to operate, Chanel decided to temporarily pause its business in Russia.” Meanwhile, luxury goods […]
Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8th, we spoke to female entrepreneurs, leaders, and business authors to hear the number one piece of advice they would give to their younger self when they first started out. Connect with others Dr Joan van den Brink, Executive Coach, management consultant and author of The Three Companions […]
To spot hidden conflict, watch out for these warning signs: Too much harmony over a prolonged period. This could be symptomatic of avoidance to voice concerns in ‘the room’, especially if it’s about you. Moaning in private about others rather than to others. This tells you the team doesn’t feel safe enough to address each […]
Twitter’s offices will begin to reopen from 15 March, CEO Parag Agrawal announced in a tweet. However, he also said that employees will never be forced to return to Twitter’s newly opened offices after the company promised in October 2020 that it would allow remote working permanently. “Wherever you feel most productive and creative is […]
1. Bill Gates And Melinda French Gates Bill Gates launched the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation alongside his then-wife Melinda French Gates in 2000. The Microsoft co-founder and his wife pledged to donate 95% of their wealth and, by 2010, had given $17 billion away to their foundation to support health projects and tackle poverty […]
In an email to Ukrainian Tesla owners published by Electreck, Musk’s EV company announced that it would drop the fee for its supercharging stations in countries directly surrounding Ukraine. Both Tesla and non-Tesla EVs can be charged without cost in Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. “We hope that this helps give you the peace of mind […]
At a time when inflationary pressures mean real wages are falling, and staff shortages are rife in many industries, many employers simply can’t afford to increase salaries. So, what else can they do to recruit and retain staff? Some industry sectors are struggling more than others to find the right people to fill posts, particularly […]
First impressions, it’s widely suggested, are built and formed when a client first encounters your business. For those with an office or a real estate portfolio the role and relevance of presentable grounds – everything from the landscape elements to the presence of weeds – affects the reputation you’re trying to build for your business. […]
As sanctions against Russia increase following its unprovoked attack on Ukraine, the nation’s billionaires with ties to President Vladimir Putin are moving their luxury superyachts to avoid having them seized. As reported by CNBC, data from Marine Traffic shows that at least four luxury superyachts owned by Russia’s wealthy are currently being relocated to safer […]
As more companies across the UK sign up for a four-day working week trial, excitement for the pilot scheme has reached employees and workplaces across the country. The trials in Iceland and Scotland have performed well, particularly as workers have reported a dramatic increase in their personal wellbeing. Businesses who have introduced the scheme have […]
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