Fear of criticism can make female leaders feel squeamish about building a public profile
Spencer Stuart warns companies against ‘one and done’ mentality after meeting minimum targets
We asked you to nominate those who have shaped this year — here are the names you picked
850 companies ranked; Cisco shines despite Big Tech reserve; Rolls-Royce outperforms counterparts on inclusion scale; Erste Bank rises above politics; Diageo takes measure of its market; Ireland notes ‘diversity disparity’; fund management gender lag
Studies indicate more diverse teams deliver better investor returns
Female leadership coalition was set up after the Azerbaijani COP29 presidency failed to include any women in its initial organising committee
National insurance increases will push up the cost of childcare and hit lower-paid part-time jobs
Executives who spend their career at one place can boost morale and loyalty but risk stifling innovation
Lessons for public speaking from the frontline of comedy. Plus: take women seriously or they will leave; women who made a mark in AI and in sustainability on career paths; AI tools to help job-hunters beat the bots; next generation boards
Meta’s head of research into the technology explains the career path that led to weighing questions on society’s future
The struggle to overcome gender bias and be taken seriously leads many to quit prematurely
The role allows women to sharpen their leadership skills amid a lack of senior management opportunities
Platforms for under-represented staff are gaining ground
The world of stand-up offers tried and tested ways to embrace failure — and success — in front of any demanding audience
ReNew co-founder Vaishali Nigam Sinha outlines her route from finance to sustainability
Efforts to remove bias will become a strategic advantage for business, and protect its long-term legitimacy
A range of tech-based options are available to help candidates secure an interview
In the golden age of midday hedonism, some sisters were doing it for themselves
The business of femtech, taming artificial intelligence, and personal efficiency for the 2020s
Masters in management are readying aspiring female entrepreneurs to overcome barriers and biases
Turnover of department heads has dropped and additional expertise is prized in a complex corporate world
Unthinking patriarchy still dominates great swaths of public life in the country
The tour is also tapping private equity as it seeks to attract new audiences worldwide
Motorsport presenters share close-up views of life for women in the pit lane
Making tentative drink plans, celebrating each other’s wins, and unpacking misogyny: discover the conversations of top women chefs
