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Business News Wales
20-05-2025
- Health
- Business News Wales
Employers Asked to Share Insights on Menstrual Health and Endometriosis in the Workplace
HR and benefits software provider Ciphr and Endometriosis UK have launched a new survey exploring how menstrual health and conditions such as endometriosis are being supported in UK workplaces. The six-minute survey is open to people who work in HR, and business owners. The results will be published in the summer by Ciphr, an Endometriosis Friendly Employer, and Endometriosis UK, which is the country's largest charity supporting all those impacted by endometriosis. Insights from the survey will also help shape future support available from Endometriosis UK. Claire Williams, chief people and operations officer at Ciphr, said: 'This research is an opportunity to take a deeper dive into how employers are supporting their people in managing their health at work and gain a better understanding of what more may need to be done. We're delighted to be working with Endometriosis UK on this study, and I encourage HR practitioners and business owners across the UK to share their experiences and perspectives.' Julie Burns, manager of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme at Endometriosis UK, said: 'We're delighted that Ciphr's commitment to being an Endometriosis Friendly Employer has extended to collaborating with us to get more information about what HR professionals and business owners know about menstrual health, how they support those with a disease like endometriosis to thrive in the workplace, and the gaps that may exist in that knowledge and support. Please take a few minutes to share your insights. We look forward to looking closely at the responses to this survey and using it to improve the support we provide through our Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme and our other work.' The survey will take about six minutes to complete and closes on Monday 23 June. To take part in the survey visit:
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Why is F1 still failing women? Claire Williams calls out the lack of female team principals in the sport
Claire Williams criticizes Formula 1 for its lack of female leaders, questioning why so few women hold top positions like team principal. (Credit: Getty Images) In a sport historically dominated by men, Claire Williams has emerged as one of the few women to have reached the top. As the former deputy team principal of the Williams Formula 1 team from 2013 to 2020, Williams not only carried the legacy of her family's name but also became a rare female figure in F1 leadership—one of only two women to have ever managed a team in the sport's history. Operation Sindoor India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi airport issues travel advisory Operation Sindoor: Multiple explosions heard at several Pakistan air bases The other is Monisha Kaltenborn, who previously served as the team principal at Sauber. Formula 1's female leadership drought sparks criticism from Claire Williams During a candid conversation on the F1: Beyond The Grid podcast, Claire shared her deep concerns about the ongoing gender imbalance at the leadership level in motorsport. 'It's not a case of there not being women out there that can run a Formula 1 team—and jeez, if I can run a Formula 1 team, anyone can, quite honestly. I don't get it,' she said. That unfiltered remark underscores a persistent issue in motorsport: the visible lack of women at the helm. Williams, who remains active in inspiring the next generation, continues to engage with young audiences. 'When I am asked that question—and I am—I still go out and talk to students, and they ask me that: why? I have no answer, because I absolutely believe that there are women out there who are perfectly capable,' she said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Claire Williams: Proud of Williams' Progress | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast Despite the efforts being made, especially to promote women drivers, Williams believes the narrative needs to expand. 'I would love to see another female team principal,' she emphasized. 'You do turn on the telly and still see a sport that is very male-dominated, because the TPs, the drivers—they're all men.' The lack of female visibility in top roles continues to be a challenge, but Williams does acknowledge the positive strides made in recent years. She pointed to initiatives like the F1 Academy , now spearheaded by Susie Wolff in collaboration with Formula 1, as a crucial step toward fostering future talent. However, she was clear-eyed about the pace of progress. 'There's been a huge amount of work that's been done over the past 10-15 years in this space, and you are only going to get or see the repercussions, the reward of that hard work in a generation,' she said. Her observations, drawn from personal experience as a mother, highlight how societal expectations shape interests early. While young boys may still dominate karting circuits on weekends, teenage girls are increasingly falling in love with F1. And that growing passion, she believes, might one day shift the landscape—not just on the grid but behind the scenes. 'You might see them stepping up into the more administrative business-type roles and therefore taking the TP roles later on.' For Williams, the dream isn't just representation—it's transformation. Also Read: How one skill transformed Oscar Piastri into a genuine F1 title contender, says McLaren boss Andrea Stella
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'He wanted to go'- Former Williams's Dy team principal Claire Williams recalls how she lost George Russell to Mercedes
Former Williams's Dy team principal Claire Williams recalls how she lost George Russell to Mercedes (Image Source: Getty) With Mercedes F1 driver George Russell almost making it big for himself, podium after podium, the former Williams' Deputy Team Principal, Claire Williams , recently opened up about how she had tried retaining Russell, but he had plans of joining Mercedes. Claire Williams says George Russell wanted to go to Mercedes George Russell had joined F1 in 2019 but didn't score points early with Williams. While Mercedes was interested in racing Russell, alongside Lewis Hamilton, Claire Williams didn't want to let him go. Operation Sindoor Conflict widens, India targets Lahore, Pindi, Karachi after foiling multiple Pakistani attacks Army foils Pakistan's attempts to send swarm drones across LoC Operation Sindoor: Several airports in India closed - check full list She believed Russell was a top driver and stood firm to keep him at the team for as long as possible. While speaking on F1's Beyond The Grid podcast, Claire revealed: 'George wanted to go to Mercedes in that last couple of years and I couldn't let him go and I hated that, It makes me upset to think about it. I needed him, I felt, more than Mercedes and he was in contract. If I let him go, what message would that have sent? What would that have done to my team if I'd have let George go?' She said: Claire Williams: Proud of Williams' Progress | F1 Beyond The Grid Podcast 'He was one of the greatest things that we had at Williams. When you go into a negotiation with a team like Mercedes and they're not offering you what they should be for your A-star driver, then why would you just let him go? What kind of Team Principal would I have been if I'd have just let George go because Mercedes said, 'we want George now'. That's not how it works, is it?' Claire Williams says George Russell was upset Claire Williams explained that it was a difficult time in her life, knowing that George Russell was upset, and while she had to stand her ground, she couldn't see him be more upset. She said: '[George] was clearly upset and it was really difficult. It was very hard to stand my ground because if someone comes to me and they're upset, and it's because of me because I'm a blocker, it's really hard – but I had to put my team first. 'As much as I would have loved to have made George's dreams come true, I couldn't at the time, and that was one of the hardest parts of being a Team Principal for me. And I always said to George: you will be grateful for this one day because it will build resilience in you, it will build strength.' Also Read: Mercedes driver George Russell introduces his dream car worthy car worth $2.7 million, shares drool-worthy pictures of the blue beauty
Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Breakfast handful of brain-boosting snack can lower dementia risk says professor
A neuroscientist has served up some food for thought on how diet can be a shield against dementia by simply adding a handful of a certain nut to your morning cereal. Including walnuts as part of your breakfast routine can supercharge your memory and reaction times, according to a recent study from the University of Reading, reports Surrey Live. Neuroscience professor Claire Williams discovered that incorporating 50g of walnuts into a mix with muesli and yoghurt significantly boosts the cognitive abilities of healthy young adults. That's compared to a calorie-matched breakfast without the nuts. Just 50g of these crunchy brain-boosters (roughly a large handful) led to faster reaction times throughout the day. It also led to better memory performance later in the day when compared to an equivalent morning meal without the snack. The study in the journal Food and Function enlisted the help of 32 healthy subjects between 18-30 years of age who ate both a walnut-enriched breakfast and a similar one without during different sittings. Participants were then put through their paces with assorted mental agility tests, with researchers monitoring their brain activity for six hours post-meal. Professor Williams, who led the research, said: "This study helps strengthen the case for walnuts as brain food. A handful of walnuts with breakfast could give young adults a mental edge when they need to perform at the top of their game. It's particularly exciting that such a simple dietary addition could make a measurable difference to cognitive performance." The research reveals that walnuts may aid your brain in functioning more effectively during tough tasks, with brain scans showing significant changes in activity. This is complemented by blood test results indicating improved glucose and fatty acid levels which are potential contributors to brain health. Walnuts are full of omega-3 fats and polyphenols Researchers know that walnuts are full of healthy omega-3 fats, proteins, and a cocktail of brain-boosting polyphenols. They also note that further study is essential to truly understand how these nuts improve our brain power. The National Library of Health suggested that it's worth eating walnuts early in life to fend off dementia. Note, however, that whole nuts and peanuts should not be given to children under 5 years old, as they can choke on them. Their paper states: "Because it takes many years for cognitive impairment and dementia to develop, we suggest that early and long-term dietary supplementation with walnuts may help to maintain cognitive functions and may reduce the risk of developing, or delay the onset and/or slow the progression of, MCI and dementia. "Furthermore, several animal and human studies have suggested that walnuts may also decrease the risk or progression of other brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, stroke, and depression, as well as of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Together, these reports suggest the benefits of a walnut-enriched diet in brain disorders and in other chronic diseases, due to the additive or synergistic effects of walnut components for protection against oxidative stress and inflammation in these diseases." The research emphasised the significant roles of so-called oxidative stress (an imbalance in the body of harmful molecules) and inflammation in the ageing process - including dementia, and other age-related illnesses. The good news is that thanks to their robust content of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents, walnuts could help combat inflammation and oxidative harm. The study concluded: "Our studies have demonstrated that walnuts reduce oxidative stress not only by decreasing free radical levels but also by boosting antioxidant defense, thus reducing oxidative damage to lipids and proteins."
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Grants of up to £20,000 offered to encourage waste prevention in Greater Manchester
Grants of up to £20,000 offered to encourage waste prevention in Greater Manchester Recycle for Greater Manchester offers up to £20,000 in grants (Image: GMCA) Grants of up to £20,000 are on offer for projects across Greater Manchester pioneering innovative solutions to prevent waste and increase recycling. In the last four years, the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund has supported an incredible 89 projects with £880,000 of funding. Now in its fifth year, the scheme - one of the largest of its kind in the country - is back with a new name: the Renew Community Fund. With the new name comes a refreshed purpose. The fund is looking for projects that can help bring the Renew principles to communities across Greater Manchester. Two different award categories for the fund are available: ADVERTISEMENT - Small grants between £2,000 and £10,000, with a total of £180,000 available - Large grants between £10,000 and £20,000, with a total of £40,000 available Cllr Tom Ross, Greater Manchester lead for waste and recycling, said: 'The Renew Community Fund aims to increase the number of projects providing repair and sharing services to make it easier to get your items repaired or to buy something second-hand. 'When we fix something, borrow something instead of buying it, or buy second-hand instead of new, we're keeping these items in use and saving precious resources. 'SUEZ has achieved this on an industrial scale at the Renew Hub and in doing so has raised £880,000 that has gone back into local communities.' Like the Renew Hub in Trafford Park, operated by SUEZ recycling and recovery UK projects should focus on activities that help to make fixing, donating, sharing, borrowing and buying pre-loved or second-hand items a normal part of everyday life. ADVERTISEMENT Projects that have been awarded funding in previous years include the Manchester Library of Things in Levenshulme, where residents can borrow most types of power tools and household equipment rather than buying their own. Other projects set up include bike repair, laptop repair, repair cafés, and school uniform redistribution services - which enable families to share school uniform to families in need. Claire Williams, renew manager from SUEZ, added: 'We are proud that the Renew Community Fund will continue to support repair and reuse projects in the local community. 'The benefits are significant, not only in reducing what we throw away but providing more affordable household items for families and offering the opportunity to learn new repair skills and bring the community together. 'I'm looking forward to seeing the innovative projects applying for this year's fund. Our vision is to see a repair café or sharing service like the library of things on every high street.'
