Mar 31 2009
Women’s networks or affinity groups, have traditionally been utilised as a mechanism for organisations to attract and retain women. In a lot of businesses, this is the main sole purpose, mostly acting as a recruitment PR activity “We have a women’s network, so, by implication, we support women in business.” Whilst some enlightened organisations really [...]
Mar 24 2009
I came across this study recently, which I found fascinating: the outcomes of which suggest that the experience of power leads to an illusion of personal control. The research summary reads:
“Research from Niro Sivanathan, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at London Business School. He explains, “Our research found that power led to perceived control over [...]
Mar 17 2009
Entrepreneurs are lucky people. They have a passion, and their work provides such fulfilment, that they can somehow carry on following their dream when the odds are really against them.
In my previous life, I had a retail business offering bespoke design services in jewellery, accessories and home interiors. We often held events in our Creative [...]
Mar 12 2009
March is a wonderful month for women as International Woman’s Day (8th March), is a time when we all recognise the achievements of women who have succeeded when the odds were against them. From the days of the Suffragettes to modern-day hard-working women (whether mothers or professional women), the “fairer sex” has demonstrated they are agents [...]
Mar 04 2009
Banks are under great pressure to recoup some of the pennies that could momentarily redress their dire financial situations. I say momentarily, because with the wave of acquisitions and toxic asset re-evaluations, write-offs are mounting like stalactites on serious speed.
So, banks are forcing businesses and consumers in any way they can to cough up the [...]
Mar 03 2009
I am supporting women worldwide with this tweet. #apowerfulnoise http://shortn.it/tweet-a-thon #
On the look out for socially responsible, creative and ethical start-ups for Bidiversity http://is.gd/lB0F #
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Mar 03 2009
I am supporting women worldwide with this tweet. #apowerfulnoise http://shortn.it/tweet-a-thon #
On the look out for socially responsible, creative and ethical start-ups for Bidiversity http://is.gd/lB0F #
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