Business, Finance & Retail

Ethisphere has unveiled its annual 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies list, honouring 138 organisations across 17 countries and 40 industries for best-in-class ethics, compliance and governance.

81% of working parents say the childcare “village” they rely on during the workday is smaller than it was for previous generations, according to new research.

A growing number of companies are freezing entry-level hiring as AI reshapes the workforce, according to new research.

Corporate Britain has reached a milestone in boardroom diversity, with minority representation at record highs across FTSE companies. But the latest Parker Review warns progress remains uneven, with Black leaders still significantly underrepresented despite broader gains.

New research to mark International Women's Day suggests women increasingly want employers to move beyond symbolic gestures and demonstrate real support through workplace policies, benefits and leadership opportunities.

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action.”, 25 leaders from business, advocacy and global institutions share what still needs to change to achieve gender equality.

A new global index reveals which of the world’s largest corporations are building gender-balanced leadership teams, and how accelerating women into senior roles is delivering stronger business performance.

To mark International Women's Day, a new annual list highlights 25 influential women shaping the future of retail, fashion, beauty, entertainment and finance in the US.

New research shows caregiver burnout among sandwich generation working women is driving higher healthcare costs, rising depression rates and growing workforce retention risks.

Nearly two-thirds of business leaders across the UK, France and Germany are not prepared to lead effectively in an AI-driven economy, according to a major new study.