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Driving diversity and inclusion in VC: the impact of the Newton Venture Program

Breaking down barriers the VC runs programmes for under-represented people to gain venture careers

One fifth of all new companies are founded by women

All-women teams established over 150,000 new businesses last year, with young women aged 16-to-25-years-old the most active entrepreneurs

Work-life balance takes precedence over pay post-pandemic

To retain talent, companies need to offer employers more benefits

The nine-day fortnight is becoming workplace policy at CharlieHR

The change of working aims to improve wellbeing and productivity

65% of SME employees are still reluctant to take sick leave 

SMEs have a big problem in creating a workplace based on wellbeing values for their employees

J.P. Morgan report reveals struggles for top women-led firms

The report reveals the unique challenges facing women-led businesses compared to their male-counterparts

NatWest and Meta partnership to support growth of female-led businesses

UK startups face culture of complacency on diversity and inclusion

While many UK startups are prioritising diversity and inclusion, significant numbers could do more

Simply Business launches initiative for female entrepreneurs with Baroness Karren Brady CBE

The initiative includes an exclusive mentoring session and a free webinar with Karren Brady

Huckletree’s ‘Urban Futures’ Alpha Accelerator launches

The accelerator programme seeks diverse teams involved in urban innovation