Yemi Jackson

Our mission is to increase the placement of women and BAME talent in senior positions in STEM, our sweet spot is tech

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Strong Black Leads

Follow in the footsteps of Charlese and use your talents to achieve your dreams. Express yourself artistically while lifting other black creatives on the way to success, just like she did as the costume designer of Raising Dion. It's a dream come true when...

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“Inclusion and fairness in the workplace is not simply the right thing to do; it’s the smart thing to do.” – Alexis Herman

Alexis Margaret Herman, born on July 16, 1947, is an exceptional American politician who served as the 23rd U.S. Secretary of Labor under the presidency ...

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Women in the Workplace 2023

Women are more ambitious than ever, and workplace flexibility is fueling them. Yet, despite some hard-fought gains, women’s representation is not keeping pace. That’s according to the latest Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey, in partnersh...

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Dr Heather Melville
This week, we are saluting the fantastic Dr Heather Melville. She is an accomplished sales leader with over 20 years of experience across FTSE 100-250 companies. She is committed to achieving excellence for customers, employees, and businesses and has a str...

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Forget Those ‘Lazy Girl’ Jobs: Women’s Ambition Is Higher Than Ever, Landmark Report Finds

So-called “lazy girl jobs” have taken over TikTok chatter in recent months as Gen-Z workers continue to push back against burnout culture in corporate America. But according to a new re...

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This report was so encouraging that we wanted to start your week on a high, "Diversity matters even more"

Click the link below to read the report.
https://t.co/8U7qMKIf5e

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Hello, I am Yemi. I can support your organisation to attract high calibre dive...

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“I embrace mistakes. They make you who you are.”
Beyoncé Knowles

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carte, born September 4, 1981, is an American singer, songwriter, and businesswoman known as "Queen Bey" for her groundbreaking artistry, exceptional vocals, and captivating performan...

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Angle Bush, the founder of Black Women In Artificial Intelligence, sat down with Diane Brady to talk about how her organisation empowers Black Women in AI and what meaningful engagement between organisations looks like.

Click below for the full intervi...
https://t.co/me40S7raiU

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Nicola Williams (barrister)
Nicola Williams is a British barrister who specialises in criminal law. A Crown Court Judge on the London and South Eastern Circuit.

Williams has made history as the first-ever Service Complaints Ombudsman for the UK Armed Forces, paving the way f...

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Why do Black women make the best CEOs?
During the Academy of Management annual conference, Professor Kumar from Bryant University presented her award-winning findings from her long-term research in which she assessed CEOs by dividing them into four categories: black women, bla...

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Bozoma Saint John- With greater risk comes greater reward.

Bozoma Saint John demands that individuals be fearless and intentional in pursuing their objectives, drawing inspiration from her experiences. She provides practical techniques for building courage and conquering obst...

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Women of colour lit up the Allbright, what a fantastic evening we had networking and hearing the life and career journey of Akima Paul Lambert, Hannah Awonuga, and Phy McCarthy. They shared with us their strategies for Navigating Corporate Politics and "isms" as Senior Black L...

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We are saluting the amazing Roni Savage this week. She is a role model for all women as a Managing Director of Jomas Associates a Site/Soil Investigations Specialist in Geotechnical and Environmental Engineering. She oversees risk assessment and due diligence in geotechnical e...

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Join me at the Allbright, with Akima Lambert, Hannah Awonuga, and Phy McCarthy for a dynamic discussion on "Strategies for Navigating Corporate Politics and "Isms" as a Senior Black Leader."

Very excited to announce that Tiwa King will be performing, It's going to be a wonde...

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Want to accelerate your career? Join me for a power hour where I'll share 7 proven hacks drawn from my 25 years of successful career experience and 5 years in executive search. Don't settle for less than your capability. Keep pursuing your ambition!

Join me for the next 7 Hac...

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XBOX NOW HAS A BLACK WOMAN PRESIDENT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER

Sarah Bond, a former corporate vice president of of Xbox, is now president of the brand, making history for Microsoft and the gaming industry. The graduate of Yale and Harvard Business School also held senior roles ...

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Mohamed Kande is set to be confirmed as PwC's next global chair.

The historic appointment is the first time the Big Four firm's global entity has had a Black leader, as well as the first time the traditionally audit-led company has been presided over by a consulting partner.
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7 Hacks” webinars schedule post

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What is career coaching? 4 signs you need a career coach
What is career coaching?
Career coaching is when a coach and an employee work one-on-one or in a group setting to help reach career goals and full potential. Career coaches help with career planning, career changes, care...

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Saluting the awesome Yetunde Hoffman this, week, I call her the Leader of leaders. I am so blessed to be connected to these formidable women.

Yetunde's wealth of experience in HR has equipped her to guide leaders towards successfully implementing strategic changes by driving ...