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International Women’s Day 2021
In the workplace 92% of people already see themselves as allies, but only 29% say they actually speak up when they perceive bias, with 34% simply ignoring it. The pandemic and move to virtual meetings has sometimes made it harder for women to be heard and speak up – 45% of female leaders in a recent study reported they felt ignored […]
Equality in Business
“Like most, I was appalled by what happened to George Floyd in Minneapolis on 25th May. This was shocking in that it was a killing, online and for us all to witness. It seemed callous and violent – the culprits were supposed to be society’s protectors, not killers. I understand totally that this and other […]
International Women’s Day 2020
“To be interconnected in Global Financial Services, we need to be representative of all society, not just today, but every day. Difference is a superpower. At Per Ardua Associates and Pantheon Leadership, D&I drives our hiring culture, collaborative approach and professional relationships, not just because it leads to a culture with better decision making, increased […]
‘Crossing the Chasm’ a Breakfast with Per Ardua
On 29th January, Per Ardua and Illuminate Financial Management co-hosted a breakfast on the subject of ‘Crossing the Chasm’ – how can FinTechs and buy-side businesses work together? Mark Beeston and Mark Whitcroft, Co-Founders of Illuminate, opened proceedings with a sharp analysis of the state of play of technology in financial institutions. This led to […]
‘Accelerating Women into the Chairman Role’ – Round Table
“An excellent round table discussion hosted by the team at Advanced Boardroom Excellence. Although I was the only male present amongst a collection of very high quality female NEDs and Chairmen – I did not feel out of place; we all had the mix same mission and passion – to get more women into the […]