I recently was asked to comment on whether small business owners should be allowed to reject a female candidate of child-bearing age, if they could prove that a potential pregnancy and subsequent maternity leave would significantly damage their business. I am absolutely against this kind of policy… READ MORE

 

Alice Weightman: Alice established Hanson Search in 2002 and has since become one of the leading search professionals for senior appointments in business-critical roles that drive revenue, manage reputation and risk. She has developed an extensive network of C-suite talent globally, with a particular focus on the MENA region, supporting businesses with both local UAE and international talent. A Fellow of the REC, member of the 30% Club, and Honorary Member of Global Women in PR, Alice actively champions gender diversity as a business imperative and promotes economic and social diversity within the industry. In 2015, she launched The Work...

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