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Sisterhood vs Brotherhood

Mark.Freed / 21 Apr 2017

Sisterhood vs Brotherhood

In March of 2016 Jayne-Anne Gahdia cited motherhood and the old-boys network as being prominent factors in holding women back in their financial service careers.  Generally speaking, and as a man myself, men are proud to be part of networks both formal and informal – we are keen to belong...

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Gender Targets vs Gender Law

Mark.Freed / 10 Apr 2017

Gender Targets vs Gender Law

There is no doubt that women are underrepresented in senior roles in financial services, with only one in four of employees rising to senior positions being women, according to research by the Financial Times. Evidence shows that having more equal representation at all levels is good for business – so...

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Coaching through work situations

Rhian Bowler / 06 Apr 2017

Coaching through work situations

     Have you ever faced a difficult work situation and wished you could turn to someone for help outside of the company?  Someone skilled to coach and support you through the critical time and find workable solutions? Do any of these work situations sound familiar? Have...

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Insanity “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

Mark.Freed / 02 Apr 2017

Insanity “doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”.

Firms have publically committed to gender equality pledges, set targets, and promised improvement in hiring and promoting women, but unless recruitment practices undergo some change very little progress will be made. So, how can we increase recruitment of women into mid and senior tier roles in our leading banks?  ...

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