Elizabeth Uviebinene | Financial Times

Wednesday, 19 October, 2022

Monday, 15 August, 2022

How female investors are challenging the funding gap

A new network aims to plug the shortfall in venture capital for women-led businesses and give backers better access to founding teams from diverse backgrounds

Wednesday, 15 June, 2022

Work & Careers

Fashion for rent: the new style of ethical dressing

Don’t buy it when you can hire it! How sharing apps allow consumers to turn away from disposable fast fashion

Thursday, 31 March, 2022

Financial literacy

How mobile apps help bring financial literacy skills to overlooked groups

Fintech start-ups offer women and minorities knowledge to make decisions about all things money

Thursday, 3 March, 2022

Leadership

Are two heads better than one? How co-CEOs make it work

A joint leadership model requires effort, trust and constant communication

Friday, 28 January, 2022

Entrepreneurship

Black female entrepreneurs are starting a hair revolution

Direct-to-consumer brands are transforming both the products on offer to black women and the shopping experience

Monday, 6 December, 2021

Entrepreneurship

As workers and consumers, we can push companies to put ethics first

The business case is getting stronger for an ethical approach, as new tools make it easier for people to make informed choices

Thursday, 7 October, 2021

Technology

Femtechs lead way for menopause support

The lucrative market for women’s health apps is breaking taboos and providing users with much-needed help

Saturday, 11 September, 2021

Work-life balance

As diaries fill up, let’s keep some time for reflection

Long hours and being busy make us feel good but are no substitute for a true sense of self

Thursday, 29 July, 2021

Professional networking

Make time for the people at the edge of your life

There was no small talk in the pandemic, but it’s time to reawaken the power of ‘weak ties’ in our networks

Thursday, 1 July, 2021

Personal productivity

The recruitment process is turning into ‘The Hunger Games’

After six interviews, candidates are exhausted — and still won’t know how much the job pays

Wednesday, 16 June, 2021

Corporate culture

Banning political talk at work is a lazy move

Making time for difficult conversations is hard but vital if organisations are serious about ‘purpose’

Monday, 3 May, 2021

Flexible working

Workers can use their voice if they come together

Whether within informal groups or unions, employees can collectively advocate for the future they want

Thursday, 11 March, 2021

Career change

A successful career pivot starts with a student mindset

A life-long approach to learning is key to overcoming fear of failure

Wednesday, 10 February, 2021

Mental health

Gen Z deserves more support from employers

Younger workers will thrive if leaders make a commitment to prioritise mental health

Wednesday, 29 April, 2020

Millennials

When it comes to careers, millennials are resilient

We worked hard to adapt to uncertainty, and the pandemic will see us adapt again

Wednesday, 12 February, 2020

Work & Careers

Quitting a job does not make you a failure

We are taught to value perseverance and grit but sometimes it is braver to cut loose

Friday, 27 December, 2019

Work & Careers

‘Intrapreneurs’ are the people driving corporate change

Wise companies are encouraging creative staff to generate new and profitable ideas

Friday, 29 November, 2019

Personal development

Annual performance reviews do a disservice to workers and firms

Younger workers want useful, real-time feedback from their line managers

Thursday, 17 October, 2019

Work & Careers

The importance of role models in shaping a young professional

Hearing about the challenges successful people faced builds confidence and self-belief

Wednesday, 18 September, 2019

Work & Careers

How to step back and rethink your career goals

This is the ideal time of year to renew your focus on short and longer term objectives

Sunday, 11 August, 2019

Work & Careers

What if you’re not chosen for a ‘hi-po’ programme?

Not being selected for a leadership role can be a motivation killer at first

Wednesday, 3 July, 2019

Managing yourself

Taking risks early in your career pays off long-term

Getting outside your comfort zone may be the best way to be noticed — and promoted

Friday, 26 April, 2019

Work & Careers

How to avoid burnout and thrive at work

When we face chronic stress, it cannot be fixed by yoga and mindfulness alone

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