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Gender competition gap may help to explain the continuing lack of women in positions of power

Women are much more willing than men to compete as part of a team, a recent study from Andrew Healy and Jennifer Pate claim that their findings, published in the Economic Journal suggests.

Nearly two-thirds of the "gender competition gap” - the gap between the likelihood of men or women to enter a competition – disappears when people are offered the chance to compete in two-person teams rather than as individuals.

Both Andrew and Jennifer believe their research reveals that competing in teams "levels the playing field" by encouraging a higher number of qualified women to take part and discouraging unqualified men. They argue that this insight should help organisations to select the best-qualified leaders.

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Eventful ask the local business community to get involved with Rossie's 24 Hour Breakfast Fundraising Marathon

Radio City's Cash for Kids and Liverpool Unites Charity have appointed Liverpool based organisation Eventful to co-ordinate Rossie's 24 Hour Breakfast Fundraising Marathon on Chevasse Park, Liverpool One.

Radio City will be broadcasting live from Palm Sugar, Chavasse Park, Liverpool One from 8am on Thursday 22nd September to 8am on Friday 23rd September with live entertainment throughout, a Zumbafest, Assault Course, Football Challenge and much more. In addition they have taken over the ECHO Wheel at the Albert Dock for the full 24 Hrs.

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Women In Business and Google

Women In Business are delighted to be chosen as partners for the Launch and delivery of a brand new programme of support for businesses by Google, commencing in Liverpool on 14th September. Amongst the buzz and razzmatazz that is being created by Google coming to town there is a genuine passion to help Merseyside businesses get digitally fit and start doing business on line. The use of technology to improve business growth has never been more important with more consumers than ever choosing to use the internet to buy goods and services. It has been very exciting for us to be part of the first event and the following events that will happen until December and into 2012. It is also great to be part of a wider partnership group that has helped each other promote the various events across the five boroughs of Merseyside.

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An Eco-School first for Daisy and Jake Nursery!

Daisy and Jake in Irby, has received the prestigious green flag award making them the first day care nursery in Wirral to achieve Eco-School status. Owner, Lisa Collins - the current holder of the Merseyside Woman of the Year title - said: "We have all worked so hard to achieve this status, it's been a personal and professional goal of mine for some time now and I am delighted we're finally accredited." As well as being the only day care nursery in Wirral to be a recognised Eco-School, Daisy and Jake are the third in the North West and one of just 16 across the country.

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It's not long before Google lands in Liverpool

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With lots of exciting activities taking place, Google are keen to reach as many businesses as possible and give you the help you need to grow your business. Businesses who are online grow at 4x faster than those that aren't and that's why there'll be a dedicated Google Juice Bar touring the Liverpool region, offering free one-to-one advice sessions with Google Advisors.

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Lord Davies plan reached deadline but what do the results say?

The deadline for Lord Davies panel for FTSE 250 companies to set out targets for achieving greater board diversity has just passed. The press release reporting on what has been achieved skirts round the central question of how many companies have yet to report targets, but it is, unsurprisingly, strong on the progress that has been made.

There is some rather good news.

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ITV’s Lorraine Kelly hosts her own ‘Woman of the Year Awards’

The Women of the Year Awards has been running since 1955. But for the first time ever, Lorraine is giving her very own award - Lorraine's Woman of the Year Award.

From Monday 5th September, we’re giving viewers the chance to nominate an inspirational woman in their lives. They could be from any walk of life - perhaps a carer, a foster parent or a charity worker.

The final three will attend the exclusive Women of the Year Awards lunch, where the overall winner will be announced.

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