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SSE: Understanding the importance of diversity for business success
As part of our celebration of International Women's Day, we take a look at energy company, SSE. Find out how they've made diversity and equality a cornerstone of their business.
Business stories
The stories of successful businesses and the impact they have had in the UK.
Helping women to unleash their full potential in business
A blog for our celebration of International Women’s Day. Angela De Souza, CEO of Women's Business Club, talks about setting up a network that encourages women to be themselves, and explains how being authentic can lead to business success.
How using data can help solve the gender pay gap
A blog to celebrate International Women’s Day. Zara Nanu, CEO and co-founder of Gapsquare, tells us why knowing your numbers is the key to solving the gender pay gap.
Building a role for women in construction
As part of our celebration of International Women’s Day, Rachel Bell, board director at architectural practice Stride Treglown, explains how she’s risen through the ranks and championed women in a traditionally male industry.
Inspiring LGBTQ+ people of colour
As part of our LGBT+ History Month celebrations, Dee Jas, founder of consultancy and media platform 'colourfull', explains how using data and storytelling can increase visibility and inclusion of the whole LGBT+ community.
Women in Business Charter: Empowering women in business
A blog for our International Women's Day celebrations. We take a look at Bristol's city-wide effort to achieve gender equality in business, through a Women in Business Charter.
Using storytelling to promote an inclusive culture
As part of our LGBT+ History Month celebrations, James Brandon, diversity and inclusion manager at Tate, explains how storytelling helps bring people together and promotes an open and diverse community.
Creating an inclusive culture in Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group is one of the UK's leading companies, comprising of many household names such as Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland and Scottish Widows. Find out how they’ve been championing diversity in the workplace.
Creating retirement communities for LGBT+ people
To celebrate LGBT+ History Month, here we look at Tonic Living CIC, a community-led, not for profit business that’s working towards the creation of retirement communities for LGBT+ people.
Offering more than makeup for the transgender community
As part of our LGBT+ History Month celebrations, Jessica Blackler, founder of makeup brand Jecca Blac, explains how her business is offering a great deal more than makeup tips to a community that’s been crying out for her expertise.