Women in business

The dust is well and truly settled on International Women’s Day for another year and as a result, we reflect on the meaning of 'Embracing Equity'.

According to Zippia, globally, women occupy 23% of executive positions, 29% of senior management positions, 37% of manager positions, 42% of professional positions, and 47% of support staff positions.

Society has come a long way on gender equality but there is still a long way to go. The workplace is one of the many places where continued action is needed to tackle inequality. The reality is that there are important discussions and…

Christina Kosmowski, CEO at LogicMonitor, shares her top tips for the next generation of female leaders. For a woman in business, it can be lonely at the top. Historically, the representation of women in the boardroom has been shamefully…

Rihanna was recently featured on Forbes’ annual list of America’s richest self-made women for the third year in a row, ranking 21st overall. However, the Fenty Beauty CEO is the list’s only billionaire under the age of 40.  While some of…

In my work, I see all too often a desire to be seen as perfect, especially by female leaders. It comes down to what I describe as ‘the illusion of perfection’: “I’m worthy and safe if I’m doing things perfectly so I receive recognition by…

A new study by communications firm Mattison Public Relations on the gender pay gap has revealed that only one of the fifty highest paid directorships on the board of the UK’s FTSE 100 companies is held by a woman. The survey found Emma…

When it comes to running a business, it can be hard enough to balance work and home life. But when you add a baby into the mix, it becomes even more difficult. Annie Button takes a look at the toughest challenges of taking maternity leave…

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…

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. …

The house building firm has said Daly, who currently serves as group operations director, will replace Pete Redfern as company CEO after he announced his resignation in December after almost 15 years leading the company.  According to…

CEO Today speaks to Danni Rush, Chief Operating Officer at Virgin Experience Days and Virgin Incentives, about the obstacles women in business face, female mentorship, and what businesses can do to support women in leadership roles.  What…