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Entrepreneurs

Is raising investment harder for female entrepreneurs?

Raising investment may be one of the hardest things for any entrepreneur, but research reveals it may be harder for female founders. Here's why.

Human Resources

Is the fear of discrimination holding millennials back?

One in five UK employees hide personal information at work out of fear of discrimination, according to a new study. But what does this mean for attracting millennial talent?

News

Women in asset management: is gender diversity a priority in European capital markets?

A report released today by think tank New Financial shows that gender diversity is improving across European capital markets, but beneath the thin veneer of overall progress, it also reveals discrepancies within the sector and job roles.

Venture Capital Funding

Can accelerators challenge brogrammer culture and boost diversity?

Forget VCs, can accelerators challenge toxic brogrammer culture while boosting funding and mentoring options for female entrepreneurs?

News

General election 2017: Small victory for political diversity

A hung parliament suggests continued uncertainty and volatility for the UK economy, but the election results bring a small victory for diversity.

Human Resources

How to prevent sexual harassment and encourage employees to raise concerns

Uber's recent fall from grace highlights the importance of implementing an inclusive and safe workplace culture. Peninsula Head of Advisory Kate Palmer explains how businesses can stamp out sexual harassment.

Growth Planning

Unconscious bias is a boardroom issue, and data has the power to challenge it

Once we have acknowledged unconscious bias, then we can start to make a case for how diversity and inclusion are good for business, says SAP's global lead for culture and identity, Miguel Castro. Here's how a data-driven approach can help.

Entrepreneurs

The anatomy of a British ‘mumpreneur’: who are they and how do they do it

The term 'mumpreneur', much like 'olderpreneur' suggests that women are somehow at odds with entrepreneurialism. But some female entrepreneurs believe that the term helps set role models, and unite a community of like-minded founders.

Legislation and Regulation

Are the UK’s gender pay regulations all bark and no bite?

The recently enforced gender pay reporting regulations affect some 34 per cent of the total workforce. But is it an effective way to bridge the gap?

Growth Planning

Why London’s competitiveness depends on diverse management teams

New research reveals that businesses with diverse management teams attract more funding in London. It also highlights why diversity is key for London in retaining its position as a global business hub.

Human Resources

Diversity in finance: “Women are leaving because the culture isn’t right”

Getting women into senior levels is not just about financial reward or parental perks, it’s about attitude change, according to experts.

Human Resources

Are men in ‘female’ jobs facing an ‘authority penalty’?

Customers perceive male managers as less authoritative in jobs associated with women, according to new research.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial