Inga Beale's Journey to Becoming Lloyd's First Female CEO
Inga Beale made history when she became the first female CEO of Lloyd’s of London, the global insurance marketplace. She is also openly...
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Jul 17, 2023
Why this group of mums set up an initiative to help women get back to work
PR Mums wants to support candidates and companies alike. By Katie Wright. A company aiming to help women back into public relations jobs...
Jun 16, 2023
Confronting the Pensions Gender Gap
Pensions Minister Laura Trott said the issue is a ‘multi-faceted problem’ adding ‘when you measure something I do think you tend to focus...
Jun 14, 2023
Smashing Stereotypes to Address the Gender Gap in STEM
The gender skills gap is no longer just a diversity issue but is now a crisis that leaves us vulnerable in both the near- and longer-term...
Jun 14, 2023
4 Industries That Are Growing with Female Representation
For centuries, gender inequality has persistently plagued the workplace, resulting in an average pay gap where women, working full time...
May 24, 2023
You Don't Have Imposter Syndrome!
Did you know that a staggering 90% of people have a negativity bias towards women (UN report). But what does this really mean? Ruchika...
May 16, 2023
LGBTQ+ young adults earn less than straight peers – data shows
Straight or gay, it may show in your pay, new research suggests. Being LGBTQ+ worsens the salary gap among young adults, new research...
May 9, 2023
Why We Need to Talk About Grief and Support in the Workplace
Death and dying are inevitable aspects of life, yet we often shy away from discussing these topics. This is particularly true in the...
Apr 20, 2023
7 ways to lift up other women in your workplace
Some key advice for female leaders. Let’s face it, even on the best of days the workplace can feel like a testosterone-filled,...
Apr 20, 2023
6 tips to help turbo-boost your career
Considering a job change, or hoping to secure a pay rise or promotion? Here’s some expert advice to get you started. The start of the...
Apr 20, 2023
Gender pay gap widens ‘dramatically’ after women have children
Difference in pay between men and women is almost 15%, a study suggests. The gender pay gap is almost 15%, and widens “dramatically”...
Apr 19, 2023
How to stay productive while working from home
You don’t need a line manager over your shoulder to stay focused. Liz Connor gathers expert tips for staying organised and inspired....
Apr 19, 2023
10 tips for greater productivity working from home
Struggling to stick to your work routine at home? You’re not alone. Many people report feeling less productive when working from home,...
Apr 19, 2023
Ask a counsellor: Should I take a job across the country?
Fiona Caine answers a reader’s question about whether she should start a job that means she’ll have to leave her boyfriend and family...
Apr 19, 2023
How to talk to your boss about flexible working, according to an expert
Vicky Shaw talks to a workplace wellbeing lead about broaching the topic of flexi working with your employer. For many employees – and...
Apr 19, 2023
Ask a counsellor: ‘How can I deal with the let-down of being overlooked for a promotion at work?’
Columnist and trained counsellor Fiona Caine offers guidance on turning the upset of feeling ‘unappreciated’ into a positive opportunity....
Apr 19, 2023
How to successfully ask for a pay rise, as study shows 60% of people are unhappy with their salary
According to new research, now could be a good time to negotiate. Katie Wright finds out how. When payday rolls around, are you delighted...
Apr 19, 2023
Candice Brathwaite on returning to work after mat leave and exercising for joy – not weight loss
The author, presenter and influencer talks to Lisa Salmon about being her own boss, her love of seafood and listening to her body. As a...
Apr 12, 2023
Can you ask for a pay rise to cover childcare costs?
Pregnant Then Screwed CEO, Joeli Brearley shares her advice for asking for flexible working and pay increases. By Lauren Taylor. One in...
Mar 29, 2023
Fertility struggles are affecting people at work and no one is talking about it
The journey to starting a family can be very different for different people; and with an estimated one in six couples struggling to...
Mar 21, 2023
Single mums need to work to 93 to retire with the same pension as a man, research suggests
New research suggests single mothers would have to work an additional 28 years to retire with the same amount of money as a man. This...
Mar 6, 2023
Kate Forbes: I know the challenge of returning to work after maternity leave
Speaking during a visit to meet female entrepreneurs in Kilmarnock, the SNP leadership hopeful spoke of juggling her campaign with...
Mar 6, 2023
Meet Lauren Paton - the former director of marketing partnerships for Disney
Former Director of marketing partnerships for Disney, head of content launch marketing for Amazon and head of marketing for Amazon...
Mar 6, 2023
Formerly the highest-ranking woman in the British army - meet Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE
Brigadier Nicky Moffat CBE, formerly the highest-ranking woman in the British army, is a top International Women’s Day speaker and...
Mar 6, 2023
Meet Britain's first female fast jet pilot - Jo Salter
Jo Salter, who was listed as one of the UK’s Top High-Performance Experts, sat down with The Female Lead to discuss her experience of...
Sep 6, 2022
How I went from 300 rejections to working at Google, Microsoft and Tesla in one year
Sakshi Rambhia was ranked in the top one percent academically of high schoolers in the entire country of India. But when she got to...
Jul 13, 2022
TV’s Dr Zoe Williams on back-to-work anxiety after maternity leave
This Morning’s resident medic talks to Abi Jackson about life as a working mum, and carving out 10 minutes a day for her own well-being....
Mar 8, 2022
How women can become more data savvy and break the gender bias
Edwina Dunn OBE, Co-founder & CEO of dunnhumby, Ex Chair of Starcount and Founder of The Female Lead, shares her expert insights into how...
Jan 10, 2022
Work School Hours with Ellen Joan Nelson
"Dr Ellen Joan Nelson talks about the Great Resignation crisis facing many organisations around the world. She explains how reducing the...
Dec 23, 2021
Where money means nothing and midge repellent means everything
The girl in the woolly hat at the tiny village of Elgol on the Isle of Skye summed it up: “I’ve realised,” she said, almost shocked at...
Dec 16, 2021
How women can land more leadership roles in the healthcare sector
There are many competent women in the healthcare sector—and yet, very few of them are in leadership positions. The World Health...
Dec 15, 2021
5 tips for overcoming imposter syndrome as a new business owner
As women, we often question our worth, qualifications, or our ability to accomplish our goals. We've been conditioned from childhood to...
Nov 26, 2021
Breastfeeding mom whistle blows at work
Yes, I have been a whistle blower. And I am so happy that I was. Only six weeks after returning to work from having my first child, I was...
Nov 25, 2021
Piloting towards psychological safety
Bias is a safety issue. Kimberly Perkins, one of the few women pilots in the world, is using her doctoral research to prioritize...
Nov 24, 2021
Why is there a lack of gender equality in biopharma?
Gender equality remains a persistent challenge within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Female CEOs account for less than...
Oct 29, 2021
The realities of being a woman in technology
Navigating power dynamics has been a recurring theme in my professional tenure. We know what that power looks like - it's about...
Oct 25, 2021
5 lessons on moving to a leader from a manager
I personally found the jump from Manager to Leader was a much bigger jump than from an Executive role to Manager. Being an accountant,...
Oct 21, 2021
Becoming a mom didn’t stop my career
I always said I didn’t want to have a kid until I achieved my career goals. But being the overachiever I am, my career goals kept...
Oct 11, 2021
Accelerating the development of female talent
Written by Helen Hambleton, Founder and CEO of People Untapped. Women are leaving the workforce in their thousands and the retention and...
Aug 23, 2021
How to deal with being the only woman in a meeting
The ‘confidence gap’ is something that has been talked about a lot in the media in recent years. Women tend not to be as confident in...
Aug 12, 2021
Let’s talk about our career failures
Written by Lan Nguyen Chaplin (Originally published on HBR Ascend) After working in academia for more than two decades, Lan Nguyen...
Jun 1, 2021
Top tips on applying for a STEM graduate job
Written by guest contributor Monika Mandal Every young woman should have the opportunity to enjoy the career she wants, on her terms....
May 27, 2021
How to cope with the highs and the lows of working from home
When I first saw the acronym 'WFH' a year ago on the staff computer, it took me a while to work out what it meant. Then I congratulated...
May 11, 2021
Hyperactivity, inattentiveness and impulsivity... Building a business with ADHD
Written by guest contributor Jade Bartholomew Beep beep beep. You, have, 21, new, reminders. Dong, dong, dong – reminder, meeting in 15...
Apr 6, 2021
Dealing with male prejudice in the workplace
Joan MacNaughton powered to high level civil service and board positions. An influential figure in energy industry, Joan had to overcome...
Mar 31, 2021
How do we become better Leaders?
Join us for this LIVE session with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, Founder of Rise Up For You, Leadership Development and Confidence Coach, and...
Mar 25, 2021
A post-Covid workplace: How do we make sure no woman is left behind?
The impact of Covid-19 has sparked conversations across the globe about what the new normal might look like in the workplace going...
Mar 11, 2021
Three strategies for women to reach a leadership position
By guest contributor Maja Korica Research in 2005 found that 30 per cent of Fortune 500 CEOs were 6ft 2in tall, even though only 3.9 per...
Mar 8, 2021
How can businesses show their support on International Women's Day?
It's International Women's Day, and while the fight for equality has come a long way since IWD started in 1910, we're not there yet. This...
Mar 4, 2021
Why more women should consider a career in the STEM industry
By guest contributor Elie Khatami I’m Elie Khatami, and I am VP, Customer & Product Support, EMEAI, at Honeywell Aerospace. I support...
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