Category Archives: Women in Business

“Wimmin”…………….

Posted on March 15, 2016 by kindadukish

I came across this article and thought it made interesting reading, given that it was written by a woman. You may not agree with everything (or indeed anything) she says but I find it an interesting discourse on the feminist … Continue reading →

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World Economic Forum, Laura Vanderkam…………..and these people want us to take them seriously?

Posted on November 3, 2015 by kindadukish

Business brains at the World Economic Forum were perhaps hoping to inspire executives around the world with their list of ’14 things successful people do before breakfast’. But the organisation was instead met with mockery online, with Twitter users rushing … Continue reading →

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Gender Diversity in FTSE Companies……………progress!

Posted on March 25, 2015 by kindadukish

Britain’s top companies have made “enormous progress” on gender diversity by doubling the number of female directors, new figures indicate. Lord Davies, the former trade minister, said women now accounted for 23.5% of FTSE 100 board members, up from 12.5% … Continue reading →

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Thieving, lying MPs………..and they wonder why we don’t trust Members of Parliament

Posted on March 16, 2015 by kindadukish

An MP claimed £17 on expenses for the cost of a Remembrance Day poppy wreath. Sarah Champion, Labour MP for Rotherham, billed the taxpayer for the tribute as “office costs”, describing it as “necessary expenses”. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) … Continue reading →

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Women ‘blocked from boardrooms’…………..really?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by kindadukish

Nearly one in five women believe it is almost impossible for a female to reach a senior management role in business, according to a report. In a survey of 2,000 working women by communications giant 02, half replied that all the … Continue reading →

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Tempus Fugit………….but little changes (or does it?)

Posted on July 22, 2014 by kindadukish

I went to do a little shopping at the fruit and vegetable open market in Huddersfield today as I refuse to buy the tasteless and expensive (and pre-packed) items from the supermarkets. Tuesday is a kind of “get rid of … Continue reading →

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French Chic or British Frump?

Posted on July 16, 2014 by kindadukish

Who would you have in your political cabinet? This lot……………… or these members (below) of the French cabinet? And it goes without saying that British male politicians are even worse. I sometimes think “wh0 dressed you this morning?” given the … Continue reading →

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Global Leadership Conference – Konstanz, Germany 13 – 14 June 2014

Posted on June 22, 2014 by kindadukish

Along with my business colleague Mike Guttridge I attended the conference with high expectations as we had attended the previous one two years ago. The setting for the conference was the lovely Villa Rheinburg on the banks of the River … Continue reading →

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Want a successful business? Then be MEAN

Posted on March 25, 2014 by kindadukish

Kind bosses are more stressed and likely to burn out, claim psychologists Overseeing every workplace decision for equality and fairness can be a draining experience for senior executives, the study found Those suffering the most fatigue were more likely to … Continue reading →

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Impression Management for Women (true or false?)

Posted on March 23, 2014 by kindadukish

Working women dress to impress in power suits on Mondays – but by Friday they’re in jeans By Wednesday most swap high heels for much lower ones – or even flats On Fridays a quarter wear trainers to the office and … Continue reading →

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