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Women in Finance Awards 2017: winners announced

In its first year, the Women in Finance Awards has already set a precedent as Europe's largest diversity-led event in the sector. Here are the winners of the 2017 edition.

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Bad bosses: Poor management driving UK employees out of work

Bad bosses and poor management outranks poor pay, stress and commuting as biggest factor in people’s decision to quit.

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Going in for the upskill – is it worth training your staff?

To upskill, or not to upskill? Research shows that training skills within a company can improve productivity and motivation amongst employees.

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The ugly truth behind those ‘healthy’ office snacks

Wren Kitchens and nutritionist Charlotte Stirling-Reed delve Behind the Label of some of the most popular workplace snacks, and reveal that they that aren’t as guilt-free as they seem.

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The ATM turns 50: Why the future is cashless 

Here's a look at how the world's most digital countries are moving towards a cashless society.

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From strength to strength: Pharmacy2U’s success story

Pharmacy2U is an online pharmaceutical company which provides prescriptions and health products to more than a million people across the UK.

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Women in asset management: is gender diversity a priority in European capital markets?

A report released today by think tank New Financial shows that gender diversity is improving across European capital markets, but beneath the thin veneer of overall progress, it also reveals discrepancies within the sector and job roles.

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General election 2017: Small victory for political diversity

A hung parliament suggests continued uncertainty and volatility for the UK economy, but the election results bring a small victory for diversity.

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Women in asset management: is gender diversity a priority in European capital markets?

A report released today by think tank New Financial shows that gender diversity is improving across European capital markets, but beneath the thin veneer of overall progress, it also reveals discrepancies within the sector and job roles.

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General election 2017: Small victory for political diversity

A hung parliament suggests continued uncertainty and volatility for the UK economy, but the election results bring a small victory for diversity.

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Brexit and Trump presidency knock UK and US off top spots in global competitiveness

A new competitive global elite emerges in IMD business school's latest ranking, with Hong Kong, Switzerland and Singapore reigning as top three.

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Research: Brexit fears to blame for business closures and the risk of over 1.4m jobs

Britain’s small businesses have been downsizing or stagnating since the last election, according to a new study, which also identifies Brexit fears as the main reason for businesses planning to cease trading in the next five years.

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Why so many British women feel trapped in their careers

One in five young women in Britain feel that they chose their careers too early, prompting a lot of career swapping and introspection among the younger workforce.

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The first working day without coal: how is the UK coping?

Today marks the first working day without coal in the UK since the industrial revolution, according to National Grid, which could herald a catalyst in bringing renewables into the mainstream. Is the UK ready?

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