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A Mother’s Day gift that will be appreciated all year
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Working mums: stop feeling guilty
Dear fellow working mum, I just want to let you know that you are doing a great job and that your kids, noisy and messy as they are, will turn out just fine despite the hours you spent away from them. Truly. Even the latest research has validated what most mothers...
My reflections on IWD 2018 and a call for consistent effort
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Lion do the right thing for the long term. With sustainability at their core, their people are proud of the positive impact they’re making.
Equipped with tools for a strong career in mining – South32
Diversity and inclusion advocate Siri Schlebaum attributes hard work and resilience as motivators to help her get to where she is today, a Graduate Mining Engineer at South32, in the second year of the three-year program.
How to lead with inclusion – nbn
Diversity and inclusion is something every leader can influence, and at nbn they have a focus on their people as they go through transformation.
3 tips to include more women into leadership within Fintech – ClearScore
Reflecting on her own experiences, Sara Sheridan shares fantastic insights for how FinTech companies can reap the rewards of more women in leadership.
6 simple rules for a ‘lucky’ career change with TransGrid
Meredith Butler has worked marvellously hard to be as lucky as she is. We share the story of her career change from finance to managing commercial projects.
Juggling transport and family – TfGM
Dads are parents too, and Transport for Greater Manchester know flexibility is key to supporting parents at work. Lee Gorman joined TfGM, asked for flexibility to care for his daughters, and was fully supported.