Finding a new job when jobs are scarce
Yes, you can beat the market and secure your dream job! Today’s job market is a tougher place than our generation is used to. I say this because it’s important to remember that other generations had it far tougher. And that’s a good thing to keep in mind if you feel overwhelmed or if you […]
This is why crypto will NOT create economic wealth for Black people
Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, have been hailed as potential game-changers in economic empowerment for Black people, and there’s a lot of talk in the community about this. On the surface (if you believe in the potential of cryptocurrency), then this makes a lot of sense. You only have to look at the rise in value of […]
Work Loud, Not Hard: How to get promoted
Our thoughts on the “Lazy Girl Strategy” for career progression Avni Barman, Founder and CEO of Generation She, has a whole system in place for securing a raise and/or a promotion that she calls the “Lazy Girl Strategy”. And apparently, it secured her a whopping $40K raise in salary when she worked as a product […]
The Gender Pension Gap
Imagine working hard all or most of your adult life, and counting down the decades and years to retirement, only to find when the time comes that you can’t actually afford to retire.
Hack of the Week: Job-seekers
According to this article, these three phrases are big red-flags for recruiters: If any of these sound familiar… well you should read the article. Check out our Career Development group for some little-known tips that we got from top recuiter Andrew Dare O’Dupitan, and let us know if you have any others to share with […]
Opportunity of the Week: Film-makers
Warner Brothers Discovery and Black Britain Unspoken are looking to discover new Black UK film-makers and amplify stories of Black British lives. Through Black Britain Unspoken, three filmmakers will be selected and supported to produce a short-form documentary (max. 5-6 mins), which may go on to air on the discovery + platform during the UK […]
Post of the Week
So Getts has weighed in on the Jollof vs rice & peas debate…
It’s time for us to empower ourselves
Let’s stop having our welfare ignored, and start creating our financial freedom! Over the past few days, during International Women’s Month, we’ve been reminded (as if we ever forgot) that the welfare of Black women is not a primary concern in our society. We have yet again had to watch double-standards and hypocrisy being played […]
Post of the Week
There always lots of content to love on socials, but this was my personal favourite this week from blackbritishworld on Instagram. Black people living their best lives in the freezing cold. I would, would you?
Happy International Women’s Day! Join our Finance Webinar for Women
Empower Her Wealth: Financial Mastery for Women Happy International Women’s Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women around the world and throughout history. One of the most important ways that we can empower ourselves externally within the world, is through finance. The Black Network is thrilled to announce an upcoming event […]