Women In Business Digest #2
Read our second edition of the Women In Business special digest, celebrating the successes, leadership, and hardships overcome by women in their respective fields.
Inspirational watch range celebrates women overcoming adversity
A British entrepreneur is celebrating the incredible stories of five women – each of whom has overcome huge adversity – by launching a range of watches, each named after them. The new Inspiration series from Hagley West takes themes such as inner beauty, strength, rebirth and vitality to bring a unique character to each new model.
Blake Morgan signs up to The Law Society’s Women in Law...
Leading law firm Blake Morgan has announced its commitment to The Law Society’s Women in Law Pledge. This joint initiative of The Law Society, Bar Council of England and Wales, and Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) aims to create a more equal legal sector and brings gender equality to the forefront of the conversation.
CRM’s first female director
With new starters taking their first steps in accountancy and part-qualified accountants entering the home straight of their qualification journey, CRM is bursting with talent and growth.
South Central Institute of Technology’s Preeti Vohra scoops prestigious national tech...
South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) is incredibly proud to announce that Reading-based Digital Technologies Trainer Preeti Vohra has been announced as one of the TechWomen100 winners.
Oxford Brookes student wins annual art competition
An Oxford Brookes University Fine Art student has won a prestigious international art competition that will see her work feature on the cover of a world-leading Opera House’s tour programme.
UK’s recovery plans must address gender inequality as four out of...
Gender equality must be at the heart of the UK’s green and fair recovery, according to a new PwC report that underlines the extent to which women’s career progression and opportunities continue to be disproportionately hampered by the pandemic.
Successful female entrepreneur heads to Slough to boost start-ups
Slough’s entrepreneurs of the future are being offered free support from a Queen’s Award-winning organisation dedicated to starting businesses for free.
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100th business pledges to support inclusivity and reduce inequality across Oxfordshire
The Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Partnership (OIEP), dedicated to fostering a fairer and more inclusive economy in Oxfordshire, has welcomed its 100th Charter member, Oxford University Development (OUD), the joint venture between the University of Oxford and Legal & General, which has committed to actively promote inclusivity for a positive impact.
Unipart is pleased to sign the Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Charter.
Unipart is pleased to sign the Oxfordshire Inclusive Economy Charter. Inclusivity has been at the heart of our values since our company began in 1987, and it continues to be a vital part of our strategy, which we’ve described as “Go Digital, Go Green, Go Faster.” Those three strategic drivers illustrate that adopting truly inclusive […]
Defining the journey towards diversity
Achieving a high standard of diversity in the workplace has become increasingly important – especially given the spotlight that has been shone on this aspect of business life by the recent global pandemic and the growing awareness of racial inequality around the world. For larger businesses there are also greater reporting requirements in this area from regulators and government.
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