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Women In Business

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Working mothers face threat of redundancy and unequal pay

According to Angela Rainer, shadow minister for women and equalities, thousands of pregnant women are being “priced out of justice” by expensive tribunal fees introduced by the the government for those battling to keep their jobs after maternity leave. At the core of the issue lies an insidious form of discrimination against women.

Human Resources

Women too competitive at work, but not competitive enough

Women take competition at work too seriously and it could be damaging their careers, according to research from UCL School of Management, which may set gender representation back by 30 years. But how much of this is the systemic pigeon-holing of skilled, powerful women long before they're a 'threat' to the system?|Women take competition at work too seriously and it could be damaging their careers, according to research from UCL School of Management, which may set gender representation back by 30 years. But how much of this is the systemic pigeon-holing of skilled, powerful women long before they're a 'threat' to the system?

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The real reason women become entrepreneurs

It's exactly why anyone would want to venture into the world of self-employment: flexibility, ownership, financial security, and in some cases, there was never another option!

Entrepreneurs

10 ways to achieve success regardless of gender

Gender shouldn't be a barrier to business success, says Jenny Campbell, owner and CEO of European ATM business, YourCash Europe.

Human Resources

How to attract and retain women in senior roles

Quotas, positive discrimination or female-only sections may hinder the march towards equality in business, according to experts at the top of their industry

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Finalists announced in Natwest Everywoman Awards for female entrepreneurs

19 women unveiled on shortlists for awards that celebrate female entrepreneurship in the UK

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Female entrepreneurs ‘more successful than men’

Women less likely to fail in their business ventures despite facing more obstacles than their male counterparts.

Entrepreneurs

Women-owned start-ups are real models for businesses

Women are increasingly leaving the corporate world to start their own businesses where the majority are achieving greater success. In this article, Ian Symes shares his insights from Right Management's research report - When Women Lead, Businesses do Better - to explain why women-owned businesses are powerful real models for other businesses.

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Ambitious female business owners shun ‘entrepreneur’ label

Word seen as too ‘masculine’ and ‘blokey’: But women prove just as ambitious as men – often more – in business.

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Female entrepreneurship “untapped” in UK

More to do to support women in enterprise despite progress, says government report.

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One in five women believe reaching senior management ‘impossible’

Research by O2 and CIPD reveals worrying trend ahead of deadline for Lord Davies women on boards target.

Entrepreneurs

The female technology entrepreneur making a mint out of mobile

Having predicted a fast-maturing mobile market at the turn of the millennium, Julie Purves finally has a sector which is ready for her intelligence analytics offering.