Tag Archives: women in management

Women in Sport – and the workplace too!

Posted on December 16, 2014 by equalityedge

There has been much publicity surrounding the centenary of the football match that interrupted fighting in the trenches during WW1. Indeed, Sainsbury’s have used the story in its Christmas advertising. I was intrigued by a news story last week that … Continue reading →

Posted in armed forces, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, management, Uncategorized | Tagged Boardroom equality, employment, Football, Gender equality, women in management, women in sport | 2 Comments

Political Leaders and Feminism – an uneasy relationship

Posted on November 3, 2014 by equalityedge

Wearing a t-shirt that says “This is what a true feminist looks like” is relatively easy, but being a true feminist is more demanding. Perhaps there ought to be a test to determine whether you are or not, before wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, Prejudice, Sexism | Tagged Boardroom equality, discrimination, equality and diversity, Fawcett Society, FGM, Gender equality, Page Three, women in management | 4 Comments

A small step for Lego – or a new management style

Posted on June 17, 2014 by equalityedge

I was reading an article today entitled “Lego addresses gender gap with female scientist range”. Lego is introducing a new set, to include a chemist, an astronomer and a palaeontologist, all women. WOW! The Danish toymaker has launched the female … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, inequality, Sexism | Tagged Boardroom equality, Gender equality, management, Men in Management, women in management | 2 Comments

Sexism in the Media – the spotlight falls on an MP’s clothing

Posted on June 12, 2013 by equalityedge

It is probably no wonder that the dress code for members of parliament really only applies to men; the limited rules that do exist about dress are set out in Erskine May, the official parliamentary rule book. It states that … Continue reading →

Posted in Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, inequality, Sexism, Sexuality equality | Tagged CarolineLucas, diversity, equality and diversity, Gender equality, Page Three, Rupert Murdoch, sexism, women in management | 1 Comment

The Royal Family – established gender equality

Posted on December 4, 2012 by equalityedge

This short article has a surprising subject for me; the Royal Family, but I could not let this piece of news pass without comment. Today the countries of the Commonwealth agreed that a bill ending discrimination against women in the … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, human rights, inequality, management, Sexism, Uncategorized | Tagged discrimination, Duchess of Cambridge, equality and diversity, Gender equality, Kate Middleton, Nick Clegg, Royal Family, Succession to the Crown Bill, women in management | 1 Comment

Corporate Social Responsibility – and the occasional lack of

Posted on November 29, 2012 by equalityedge

Today, I think I will start with a one question quiz that you won’t be able to answer. What do these people have in common? Ari Mervis, Mike Walsh, Anton Van Heerden, Dan Last, Grant Peck, Tanya Southey, Peter Filipovic, … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, Equality Act, gender equality, glass ceiling, human rights, inequality, Sexism | Tagged Advertising Standards Authority, Corporate social responsibility, equality and diversity, Fosters, Gender equality, Television advertisement, women in management | 14 Comments

Women on the Board – as proposed by Richard Branson

Posted on October 1, 2012 by equalityedge

Having recently been involved in many discussions about women in senior management positions and on the boards of companies, I intended writing an article on the subject. However, when I was sent the article below via my Twitter feed, I … Continue reading →

Posted in beyond diversity, Bullying & Harassment, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice | Tagged appearance, business, difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, equality, equality and diversity, Gender equality, Human Resources, management, power, prejudice, Richard Branson, women in management, workplace bullying | 67 Comments

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 →

Posted in discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, Guest, Prejudice, Sexism, Uncategorized | Tagged employment, equality and diversity, Gender equality, Jenny Garrett, women in management | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in beyond diversity, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, gender equality, glass ceiling, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice, Sexism | Tagged business, discrimination, diversity, Human Resources, management, women in management | 9 Comments

Equalities in the News – drip-drip, but is it enough?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by equalityedge

Let me start in my usual way, by describing the stimuli for this article and prepare you for the usual questions I am posing at the end of it. Yesterday I read with interest findings from a BBC research into … Continue reading →

Posted in age equality, beyond diversity, Bullying & Harassment, discrimination, Equality & Diversity, Equality Act, gender equality, human rights, inequality, management, Prejudice, Sexism, Sexuality equality, Uncategorized, workplace bullying | Tagged business, cultural difference, discrimination, diversity, employment, equality and diversity, management, sexuality, women in management, workplace bullying | 5 Comments