A woman Prime Minister. So what? July 27, 2016 Much has been made of the fact that we have our second women Prime Minister. But the question remains, what difference does it really make? In my view her appointment has multiple significance and presents us with a major opportunity. Firstly, it still has a huge symbolic value to see a woman running the country. The message that [...]
Fox News head Roger Ailes resigns amid sexual harassment allegations July 21, 2016 Rupert Murdoch will take over the reins at Fox News after chairman and CEO Roger Ailes has resigned amid a number of allegations and media reports of sexual harassment. Announcing Ailes' departure this evening, Murdoch, who is executive chairman of holding company 21st Century Fox thanked him for his contribution and said he will become its new acting [...]
Why we need to make the Brexit vote work for women July 5, 2016 Imagine voting with a sense of hope that you can make your life and country better. Imagine voting – and then being told that you were wrong and that you don't count. Many people on either side of the Brexit vote are feeling that way now, but many women have been that way after every election [...]
Here are the very best quotes from Mike Ashley’s appearance at the business select committee June 7, 2016 Mike Ashley put in an explosive performance appearing in front of MPs today to defend the working practices at Sports Direct. The Twittersphere went wild as Ashley not once, but twice, denied that he is Father Christmas. But what else did Ashley, who only rarely puts in media appearances, say? Here are some of the very [...]
Mike Ashley admits he can’t control Sports Direct June 7, 2016 Mike Ashley has spoken candidly about the working conditions at Sports Direct, saying he cannot know everything occurring in his company and that some practices were unacceptable. Ashley said: "I can't be responsible for everything that goes on at Sports Direct." "This is a process of growth, and the growth has been too big." Ashley said the success of [...]
Half of London women fear sexual harassment on the Tube May 19, 2016 It turns out the Tube can be a scary place. More than half of women in London worry about sexual harassment on public, according to new research – and 23 per cent said they had been victims of groping or other unwanted physical contact. Other Londoners said they had been subject to sexually offensive name [...]
I’m in a relationship with a colleague at work: Should I keep it secret? May 16, 2016 Q: A work colleague and I have recently started dating. Neither of us is the other’s direct manager, but we do work in the same department. We’ve kept our relationship hidden till now, but as it becomes more serious, do we need to maintain secrecy? What other issues should we be aware of? Our work colleagues are likely to be the people with whom we spend [...]
Personality clash: Dealing with conflict in the workplace March 3, 2016 Most of us will encounter difficult individuals at some point in our careers. Whether it’s an overly negative colleague or an overbearing contact, the confines of the modern workplace give us little choice but to face these people head on. Behind the headlines of employment lawsuits, there often lies a clash of personalities. And there [...]
Lord Chris Rennard steps down from Liberal Democrat federal executive after leader Tim Farron urges him not to take the position November 17, 2015 Lord Chris Rennard has stepped down from the Liberal Democrat's executive following a call from party leader Tim Farron for him not to take up the position due to concerns over sexual harassment claims. Over 200 members of the Lib Dems had called for a special conference to discuss Rennard's appointment, who had been accused of [...]
American Apparel files for bankruptcy to cut down debts October 5, 2015 US clothing retailer American Apparel has filed for bankruptcy protection as it attempts to shake-off its debt-pile and rebuild its reputation following a series of scandals relating to founder and former chief executive Dov Charney. The teen-focused chain, known for overpriced jersey basics and risque advertising, said it has struck a deal with 95 per [...]