Monthly Archives: July 2012

So how would you react as an employer? – (guest blog)

Posted on July 30, 2012 by equalityedge

Jenny Garrett is a leadership coach and founder of Reflexion Associates, she is author of Rocking Your Role, the ‘how to’ guide to success for female breadwinners. We have agreed to guest blog on each other’s sites this week. You ask … Continue reading →

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A Sense of Community – a little nugget for the workplace

Posted on July 27, 2012 by equalityedge

This article is a bit different from the norm, but stick with it to find out where it goes. It was a hot day, I mean very hot. Everything was steaming and damp, even the asphalt on the road was … Continue reading →

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Physical appearance – an impact on behaviour.

Posted on July 11, 2012 by equalityedge

At a meeting yesterday I was reminded of an introduction and recommendation that came my way some time ago. It was a strange one that was given with a warning: “don’t mention his size”. No other clarification was offered. After … Continue reading →

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Women in the Boardroom – what will it take?

Posted on July 4, 2012 by equalityedge

Three reports came my way this week; an article, a radio interview and a small news item. Separate issues, but clearly linked. In Financial News, with the headline “Davies shuns quotas to address gender imbalance”, is an article about Lord … Continue reading →

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