Women in business
Meet the inspiring business women who are busy shattering the glass ceiling.
Meet the chief behind Avon's resurgence
Angela Cretu had the handover from hell, but she still "didn't feel the urge to...
Management Today launches Leadership Learning
New executive education brand will offer online courses with expert academics
Two-tier workforce “a stain on our national conscience”, says CMI
Action on the gender pay gap is “more urgent than ever”, after proof women hit...
The one thing every board member needs to know
One minute briefing: This is something even seasoned non-execs get wrong.
How to prevent losing female leaders to the menopause
Enter; the Menopause Manifesto.
Why Google’s work from home pay cut is inherently sexist
Opinion: Penalising remote workers will magnify pay gaps.
How to stop feeling guilty (leader's version)
Despite appearing cool, calm, and collected, Dark Horses’ chief exec Melissa Robertson says she feels...
Don't baulk at hiring pregnant women
Vida Consultancy founder Rachel MacLynn says a few months of leave is a blink of...
In Conversation: Dame Carolyn McCall
“We've come out a more lean, but much more effective organisation,” says ITV’s CEO.
15 minutes with Estée Lauder's Sue Fox
The Estée Lauder Companies UK president on taking risks, email etiquette and the future of...
Gender at work: Is treating people equally enough?
No, not really. Genuine allyship requires putting some skin in the game, argue these academics....
No, you don’t need a pregnancy loss policy
Opinion: Circumstances vary widely, so where does this microscopic attention to detail end?
Zara Mohammed: "Being one of the few women in the room, I represent ...
In Conversation with the first female and youngest-ever head of the Muslim Council of Great...
"Women need to get better at asking for funding"
Investor Lara Morgan says that start-up financing is a boys' game, but that doesn't mean...
Inspiring Women in Business Awards: Shortlist announced
The winners - as well as Management Today's 35 Women Under 35 list - will...
How Marcia Kilgore's Beauty Pie is disrupting cosmetics
Profile: Will the serial entrepreneur's canny subscriptions model and proven business magic win over initially...
3 women leaders who show that difference is strength
On one day I saw empathy, humility and determination.
Beware of all-women groups and other lessons my first manager taught me
The leader that made me: comms founder Anna King on her first ‘proper’ boss.
How I negotiated a senior job share
“Job sharing saved my career because I would have otherwise given it up out of...
In Conversation with Sandie Okoro
Leaders aren't born or made, they are found, says the SVP and general counsel for...
“If you're feeling like you're an impostor, it's because you probably are”
Stop telling women they have impostor syndrome says entrepreneur, author and business coach Angelica Malin....
“A star performer on my team got an amazing offer from Goldman Sachs. ...
Livia Paggi, head of political risk at GPW, on managing during Covid, retaining talent and...
In conversation: Laura Tenison, founder of JoJo Maman Bébé
The entrepreneur launched her mother and baby brand in 1993 after a head-on car crash....
"I learned what not to do as a leader from being in investment ...
A culture of working long hours and feeling disposable taught Astrid & Miyu founder and...
35 Women Under 35: Nominations open
Alumnae of Management Today's list of rising female stars include Dido Harding, Karen Blackett and...
"Stepping up as a leader means taking stock of your feelings"
Executive briefing: Getting your voice heard is easier with a great team behind you, says...
How to reclaim your day in one hour
One minute briefing: Stop waking up and getting ready for work; first it’s time to...
“My boss won’t like you because you’re a young blonde woman with an ...
The leader that made me: You wouldn't judge a book by its cover, so why...
6 leadership lessons from Kamala Harris
The first female vice president of the United States shows openness and vulnerability.
Sara Davies: "A pat on staff's back is worth more than a fiver ...
In conversation with the founder of global craft retailer Crafter’s Companion and the youngest investor...
How Whitney Wolfe Herd became the world’s youngest female self-made billionaire
Tinder's former marketing boss left the firm to start feminist rival Bumble in 2014.
How Jo Malone created buzz without spending money on advertising
The perfume entrepreneur calls her marketing strategy "walking the dogs".
Enter our women in business awards now
Management Today’s Inspiring Women in Business Awards and 35 Women Under 35 are open for...
Who's the most impressive businesswoman you know?
FINAL CALL: The deadline for the Inspiring Women in Business awards and 35 Women Under...
Your miscarriage policy (or rather lack thereof) is costing you talent
Research: People want more openness and support around pregnancy loss.
Why women leaders thrive during a crisis
It goes beyond gender.
Is your employee working from home with their abuser?
Here’s how managers can spot and support employees facing domestic abuse.
Is positive discrimination really discrimination?
We don't currently have meritocracy in business, says Sayeh Ghanbari, lead partner for EY UK&I...
What has 2020 meant for female leadership?
The pandemic has shone a light on the success of female leaders, but women have...
Of course job flexibility attracts female applicants
A government-backed field study looked at the impact of wording on job applications.
No, we don't need a sexist WFH tax
Opinion: Deutsche Bank's idea for an extra tax on remote workers could magnify inequality.
What makes a great leader?
The gap between ‘masculine’ and ‘feminine’ leadership is closing, says Standard Chartered’s Europe and Americas...
The pandemic is a chance to rethink attitudes to part-time work
Nominate star part-timers and companies innovating with flexible working for the Timewise Power List, in...
"I’m a businesswoman not a martyr"
Female leaders are discouraging young women from entering business by focusing on the obstacles they...
How to turn being soft to your advantage
"I won't be taken seriously in the first 90 seconds when I walk into a...
Has COVID been positive for diversity and inclusion?
Research: WFH could be seen as levelling the playing field.
You may be inadvertently overlooking female talent
Employers were less likely to hire women during lockdown, as well as more likely to...
My boss restricted my progression after pregnancy
A woman recalls her experience of facing unfair treatment at work during and after pregnancy....
Dressing to impress: One for the dustbin of history?
Opinion: Businesswomen are embracing comfort without sacrificing impact. Returning to the office shouldn't change that....
Yes, gender diversity makes you more profitable
An Australian study suggests a causative relationship between increasing female representation in senior roles and...
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35 Women Under 35 2020: Britain's brightest young business leaders
As the UK heads towards the worst recession for decades, these talented young businesswomen will...
The men using their power to fight gender inequality
Agents of Change 2020: As women bear the economic brunt of the virus, men must...
The unintended consequences of your redundancy plan
Hasty decisions risk undermining long-term diversity and inclusion goals.
This isn't just a health crisis, it's an equality crisis
Inspiring Women in Business winners: In the “new normal”, we must make sure that female...
Why women leaders are excelling during the coronavirus pandemic
There is a link between female leaders and successful responses to COVID-19.
Women, stop apologising
35 Women Under 35 video series: Ambition isn’t a dirty word. So stop apologising for...
Coronavirus could be a game changer for working mothers
35 Women Under 35 video series: Does it take a pandemic for working mothers to...
How to reinvent your career through motherhood and midlife
Pay it Forward podcast: Former Marie Claire editor-in-chief Trish Halpin and BITE managing editor Nicky...
Could coronavirus lead to gender equality?
Opinion: Enforced home-working and home-schooling could change the lives of working women, and the business...
The highs and lows of being a super-achiever
Pay it Forward podcast: techUK boss Jacqueline de Rojas and Google UK's marketing strategy and...
Mother-of-four: "People were shocked that I was still ambitious"
We need to stop blaming women for the discrimination they face.
Are gender quotas pointless?
Norway introduced quotas in the early 1990s to parachute women into top positions. Have they...
How Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley changed business
The computer programmer challenged sexual discrimination, employment law and social convention when she founded her...
Business bestsellers: Where are all the female authors?
Women seem to need to work twice as hard to get their voice heard and...
35 Women Under 35 2020: Last chance to nominate
We're spotlighting the inspiring and the genuinely enviable female rising stars in British business. Nominations...
Agents of Change 2020: Nominations open
A third of all boardroom positions in the FTSE 100 are now held by women....
"Why I gave half a million pounds to my staff"
Personal Group CEO Deborah Frost on working families, self-belief and returning to corporate life from...
Diversity and inclusion: Do CEOs really care?
For all the talk around D&I, progress over the last decade has been mixed.
Dame Inga Beale: “I was told I didn’t deserve to be alive”
The former CEO of Lloyd's of London reveals the leadership lessons that shaped her career...
Want to encourage more female leaders? Openly highlight their achievements
A study shows that publicly praising women not only increases their willingness to lead, their...
Dame Cilla Snowball: Life after being CEO
One year on from stepping back as boss of Britain's largest advertising agency, Dame Cilla...
"Paying women equally would cripple our economy"
The brutal fact: underpaid women sustain British business, says HR chief Helen Jamieson.
Why women sabotage each other in the workplace
There's nothing inevitable about 'Queen Bee' syndrome, say authors Andrea Kramer and Alton Harris.
Virgin StartUp's Linda Grant: "I reinvented myself as a non-exec"
After stepping down as the MD of Metro, Linda Grant wasn't ready to retire -...
Planet Organic founder: "My business partner tried to oust me. I was blindsided ...
How Planet Organic founder Renée Elliott survived an 11-day trial at the High Court -...
Newsflash: Women have ambitions too
But organisations aren't supporting them, says researcher Geraldine Perriam.
Mary Portas: "I've never been a manager, I don't do detail"
The retail consultant on alpha male cultures, the future of the high street and rising...
"The year when everything goes wrong is the year you learn the most" ...
Fiona Dawson, the global president of Mars Food on staying grounded, keeping moving and taking...
How Dame Stephanie Shirley broke the rules of work
Leadership lessons from Britain's top tech entrepreneur (that you've never heard of).
Does a lack of confidence hinder a woman's career progression?
Employers aren't offering enough training, says women's leadership development expert Joy Burnford.
Antonia Romeo: "Leaders can't have bad days"
Think about the shadow you cast as a leader, says the Permanent Secretary at the...
What men really think about gender equality
Many male CEOs say one thing in public and another behind closed doors, but progress...
The best cities for female entrepreneurs
How 50 cities scored on supporting female founders.
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How to juggle further education with everyday life
Flexible learning was the perfect solution for MBA student Harriet Jeckells.
Men still aren't taking paternity leave - why this is bad for business ...
Many fathers - and bosses - consider parental leave to be less important for men...
35 Women Under 35 2019: The female millennials building a more empowered, equal ...
These women aren't waiting for gender equality - they're making it happen themselves.
Agents of Change power list 2019
We reveal the army of male business leaders who are fighting for a more equal...
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Why inclusion is the key ingredient for innovation
Deep cultural change is needed in businesses to embrace inclusion but the all-round benefits have...
Why the gender pay gap is a problem for men too
Why aren't more men shouting out about equal pay? All of us are dependent on...
Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale: "I had to tell older men 'no'" ...
Kezia Dugdale, who powered up the political ranks to become leader of the Scottish Labour...
35 Women Under 35 2019: Nominations open
Management Today's 35 Women Under 35 showcases Britain's top young businesswomen. Here's how you can...
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There is no cultural silver bullet for gender inequality - it starts with ...
Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj of Henley Business School spoke to Management Today about how we can encourage...
How I went from business leader to cancer survivor
Natasha Wood was a senior manager at a FTSE 250 firm, heading up a team...
Why kind leadership wins
From running Britain's largest advertising agency to working with the likes of screenwriter Richard Curtis...
What it really takes for men to champion gender equality
Male bosses need to step up and speak out for equality. Time's up for those...
What's not working about D&I
Everyone agrees that D&I is good for business (and the bottom line). So why is...
Closing the gender say gap: Why business needs more visible women
OPINION: The CEO of marcomms agency Man Bites Dog says that businesses and women have...
Lessons from Davos for building a diverse team
LinkedIn's co-founder Allen Blue tackles the issue of unconscious bias in AI.
Jo Swinson: "As a nation, we've regressed"
Jo Swinson brought us shared parental leave and gender pay gap reporting. The deputy leader...
Why Equitable Life stopped men writing job specs
Equitable Life CEO Simon Small reveals how the mutual addressed gender imbalance in its talent...
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Why diversity is good for your business (and not just your bottom line) ...
Focusing on the bottom line is dangerous and counterproductive. Here's the real business case for...
Cosmo's Farrah Storr: "It's lonely at the top. You can't just slot in" ...
Farrah Storr took over the reins as editor of Cosmopolitan in 2015. Within three months,...
Do women on boards deter activist investors?
Governance is increasingly on the activist agenda.
How to have children and a career and stay sane(ish)
Huge childcare costs. Reduced earning power. Diminished status. Discrimination. Christine Armstrong, author of The Mother...
Wall Street legend Sallie Krawcheck tackles the gender investing gap
She was dubbed the most powerful woman on Wall Street. Now she's redefining investing for...
How can we get more women into the boardroom?
Five ways you can help your female high-fliers 'come to the front'.
How Jacqueline de Rojas became the UK's titan of tech
Jacqueline de Rojas spent her childhood trying to be invisible. Now she's one of the...
Win 2 tickets to MT's Young Women in Business Conference 2018
COMPETITION: Give your career a boost and hear from some of the UK's most successful...
Roz Savage: Why I gave up my job (and husband) to row across ...
Management consultant Roz Savage gave up her her job, her husband and her home to...
Are the UK's corporate leaders sexist?
Some FTSE 350 bosses give 'appalling excuses' for not hiring women to the board.
How Karyn McCluskey changed a city
Former nurse and policewoman Karyn McCluskey set up the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit in 2005...
Ruth Davidson: 'I went into politics out of frustration and arrogance'
At MT's Inspiring Women conference, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson talks about her career from...
Former Scottish MP Michelle Thomson: 'I am not a victim. I am a ...
Former SNP MP Michelle Thomson has dealt with rape, false media accusations and being suspended...
Taking gender out of the gender pay debate
A narrow focus on targets misses the role of culture.
Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers: 'My life was a catalogue of failures'
Thomasina Miers says she 'wasted' her twenties before following her passion for food, winning MasterChef...
Meet Sarah Friar, Square CFO and Jack Dorsey's right-hand woman
Sarah Friar grew up in Northern Ireland and studied engineering. Now she's one of Silicon...
Management Today meets Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson is widely tipped to become not just her party's future...
Why this entrepreneur turned down Richard Branson and McKinsey to start her own ...
Caroline Plumb co-founded FreshMinds and Fluidly, despite some unexpected advice.
How a Syrian refugee became an award-winning cheese entrepreneur
Razan Alsous fled the civil war in Syria with her husband and kids. Now she's...
Gender pay gap: Are we masking the problem?
There's been a lot of noise around the gender pay gap - but not enough...
A men's guide to championing gender equality
Men have a vital role in pushing for progress in the workplace. Here's how they...
Which sector has the worst gender pay gap?
Businesses need to tackle the wider reasons for inequality in their sector, rather than using...
How women can supercharge their career
10 practical tips for ambitious businesswomen.
Why this management consultant became a backup dancer for Dizzee Rascal
Accenture's Alexis Rose realised she'd sacrificed her personal life for her career, so she decided...
Your gender pay gap doesn't matter - what you do about it does ...
Employers should see gender pay reporting as an opportunity, not a curse.
Men have always fought for gender equality
Well, some of them have. Here are some of MT's favourite historical 'suffragents'.
The Man's guide to International Women's Day
If you're a man, here's what you can do to #PressforProgress.
Unconscious bias lies at the heart of gender inequality
Jumping to conclusions is far too easy. Fortunately, it can be 'unlearned', says executive coach...
Agents of Change power list 2018
It's not just up to women to #PressForProgress. We reveal the top male Agents of...
Does ambition hold women back at work?
Men are perceived as having more drive - and that's a problem, says Ann Hyams....
Why male bosses need to 'woman up'
Traditionally female leadership qualities can be learned, says 'aware' MD Michael Brown.
Pale, male stale: How to break the cycle
Too many businesses are run by people who look and sound like me, says Econsultancy's...
10 ways to be more confident at work
Confidence is one of the biggest issues that stops women from climbing the corporate ladder...
Inclusion riders for business - why not?
Oscar-winner Frances McDormand wants diversity written into Hollywood contracts. Ethical investors could do the same....
Gender is the Trojan Horse of diversity
Diversity needs to be built on common values, says Mars global food boss Fiona Dawson....
14% of small businesses won't employ ANY women because of discrimination fears
No, that's not a typo...
Women in the City: Death by 1,000 cuts
The Presidents Club might have closed down. But women in the City still have to...
Dame Helena Morrissey: Why it's a good time to be a girl
The City high-flyer, mother of nine and founder of the 30% Club on 'unashamedly feminine...
There can be no gender equality without cultural change
We can't talk our way out of inequality. We need new behaviours, says consultant Clare...
Where are all the women in parliament?
It's 100 years since women gained the right to vote in Britain. And yet they...
The UK's most inspiring women in tech
From software developers to security engineers, these are the women powering up the ranks of...
Prue Leith: 'Tokenism doesn't bother me'
The Great British Bake Off star on being the first woman to run a 'serious...
Gender pay gap: be bold, but be realistic
Pay transparency and high level resignations create short-term pressure, but change needs to be sustainable....
2017 in business: A year in review
On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love said MT... here are our picks...
Why socially responsible business needs bankers
For UBS's chief investment officer, responsible investment and shareholder value go hand in hand.
Sheryl Sandberg warns of harassment backlash against women
The Facebook COO is right to want change in the workplace.
Five minutes with... Nails Inc founder Thea Green
Thea Green left journalism to set up her own chain of nail bars in 1999....
Gina Miller: 'We have a short life. Why not stand up for what ...
The woman who challenged the government over Article 50 says she's not fearless, she's fearful...
Agents of Change power list 2018: Nominations extended to 29th January
It's not just women shouting about pay gaps and promotions. Our 'Agents of Change' powerlist...
Carolyn McCall's 3 biggest achievements as easyJet CEO
It's last call for McCall as she presents her final full year results at the...
Is the Gender pay-gap 'baked in from the point of graduation?'
Young women have to contend with tougher prospects after university.
We need to talk about abuse of power
OPINION: The sexual harassment scandal points to some uncomfortable truths about human nature, says consultant...
Jane Wurwand: 'I wouldn't have started Dermalogica if I'd stayed in the UK' ...
Jane Wurwand left Britain in her 20s and went on to launch skincare brand Dermalogica,...
How to solve a problem like work experience
Q&A: Serial entrepreneur Sherry Coutu's Workfinder app matches young people and employers.
Have you heard of Britain's highest paid boss?
Denise Coates took home £217m last year. But who is she?
Has there been real progress on boardroom diversity?
The Hampton-Alexander Review finds more women on boards, but most are non-execs.
Harassment at work must stop - but do we actually know what it ...
Navigating grey areas requires good management, and a little common sense.
Queens of strops: Mary Portas warns British business still failing women
The self-proclaimed 'Queen of Shops' Mary Portas has slammed the government and British businesses for...
How I built the UK's fastest growing challenger law firm
Sarah Goulbourne started law firm Gunnercooke in a Costa Coffee in 2010. Now it's turning...
LinkedIn's UK boss on how to tackle gender bias at work
Overcoming unconscious bias requires a concerted effort, says Josh Graff.
'Work like mad in your 20s - before you have kids'
Rachel Carrell went from corporate CEO to starting her own nanny-sharing site. Here's how.
Why are women managers paid 27% less than men?
The gender pay gap is exacerbated by bonuses, according to research released today.
Meet the ex-Googler taking on estate agents
Gemma Young's Settled is one of a growing crop of upstarts that want to make...
Meet the entrepreneur making parties posh
With the big 4-0 approaching, Clare Harris quit her job and founded party accessories firm...
Five minutes with... Wendy Hallett
SPONSORED: Starting out with a £1000 bank loan and a couple of computers, Wendy Hallett...
The entrepreneur who has re-imagined the dictionary
Sofia Fenichell has raised £2m in the hope of revolutionising education and making her vocabulary...
5 ways to create more female entrepreneurs
The lack of female entrepreneurs is costing the UK economy £1bn each year. Here's how...
Caroline Casey: Why I hid my disability from my bosses
Caroline Casey is legally blind but worked as a top consultant without her bosses realising....
Leah Busque, TaskRabbit: 'Set yourself big hairy audacious goals'
How a can of dog food inspired a $100m business.
Why can't I employ more women?
Where are all the females in fintech, asks Alex Letts, founder of U.
'Don't buy shoes, buy buildings'
Nely Galan, Telemundo's first female president and author of Self-Made, on asking for help and...
Pocket Sun, SoGal Ventures: 'I don't look anything like a typical VC'
How a 25-year-old Asian entrepreneur is redefining the world of venture capital.
Why every business should have a returnship scheme
Companies overlooking career-breakers are missing out, says O2's HR boss.
The BBC is hardly the worst offender when it comes to gender disparity ...
The broadcaster's top-paid stars are mostly men but the private sector isn't exactly squeaky clean....
What Sheryl Sandberg's and Ivanka Trump's books have in common
There's nothing to learn from rich and privileged Trump, while Sandberg could reveal a bit...
Claudi & Fin co-founder: 'Brexit shrank our margins overnight'
How Britain's fastest growing lolly brand has been hit by Brexit.
From unemployed to entrepreneur
How these three founders turned adversity into opportunity.
How to close the pay gap
SPONSORED: For every $100 a woman earns, a man makes $258.
Will publishing gender pay gaps bring about equality?
Transparency's good, but may not spur businesses to tackle the root causes of inequality.
Do men really need advice for living with an alpha female?
BOOK REVIEW: Spare a thought for older, white men adjusting to the modern world.
Meet the woman running India's answer to Asos
LONG READ: Mary Turner, CEO of the country's fastest-growing online fashion retailer Koovs has a...
Grant Thornton's CEO: Parties should work together on Brexit
Sacha Romanovitch on making professional services purpose-driven and getting more women into top jobs.
Successful leadership depends on embracing diversity
Genuine cultural change starts at the top, argues Stanford professor Brian Lowery.
Shared parental leave isn't enough
New fathers aren't taking time off, but is it really our place to make them?...
Dear Ivanka...
You might write about Women Who Work. But you're not one of us.
Could boardroom quotas be the answer to UK Plc's woman deficit?
The evidence suggests that companies with a woman at the top have substantially more diverse...
Foundry boss Alex Mahon appointed CEO of Channel 4
She's the first woman to lead a major British broadcaster.
Jayne-Anne Gadhia: From bullied schoolgirl to Virgin Money CEO
REVIEW: The Virgin Banker is not just about being a woman in finance, but how...
Piccolo founder: 'Britain needs more female investors'
More than a quarter of Piccolo's funding comes from female investors. But finding them was...
Is breastfeeding at work acceptable?
It's still a taboo for a lot of people, but sometimes employers have to bend...
Why is the boss of Halfords biking off to M&S?
Marks & Spencer's clothes business has been stubbornly lacklustre, but for Jill McDonald it's an...
The entrepreneur breathing new life into death
Poppy Mardall gave up a career at Sotheby's to launch her own funeral business. Here's...
Revealed: The FTSE 100 companies where women do and don't succeed
MT takes a closer look at the executive talent pipeline.
Listen: MT's editor on Brexit, women in business and entrepreneurs
Matthew Gwyther talks to the Media Masters podcast.
What does the 'average' FTSE 100 CEO look like?
Shock: the identikit top boss is a white man in his 50s.
Women show gender bias too
Negative stereotypes are sadly self-reinforcing, so what can women do about it?
Amanda McMillan, AGS Airports: 'Boring boards will put women off'
The boss of Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton Airports - and one of the top women...
Meet the entrepreneur helping people divorce through an app
amicable wants to take the animosity out of breaking up.
Meg Lustman, Hobbs: 'A career break won't harm your career'
Hobbs CEO Meg Lustman didn't return to work full-time for 13 years after having kids...
Why is career advice for women still sexist?
'Man up' and 'talk about football' probably won't get you that far.
