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🚀 There's still time to help someone launch their dream business 🚀  The AXA Startup Angel People’s Choice Award is still open for your vote! We received hundreds of inspiring entries from budding entrepreneurs eager to turn their ideas into reality in this year’s AXA Startup Angel competition. The competition was fierce this year but, we've shortlisted 15 incredible businesses and now, it’s up to you to choose the winner.  Have your say and vote here: https://bit.ly/4lLpm2i The winner will receive a prize estimated to be worth £18,000, which includes a profile on their business in The Standard and expert mentoring from The Standard team on digital branding and marketing. Voting closes on 10 August at 11:59 PM.  #AXAStartupAngel #Entrepreneur #Startup 

Did you know that 80% of mums in the UK will stop breastfeeding before they want to? 🤱 According to UNICEF, one of the main reasons is a lack of support in society, including in the workplace. We're continuing to work hard to support breastfeeding mums returning to work. For over a year now, returning mums at AXA have had access to comfortable, private rooms where they can express milk and store it safely until the end of the day, so they can continue breastfeeding for as long as they choose after they return to the office 💼 Helen Rose, who worked with our Balance Network and other AXA teams to set up these rooms said: "I’d heard of women stopping breastfeeding early (or sometimes not even starting in the first place) because of fears about returning to work and feeling they had no other option. I wanted other mums to have the support and facilities to enable them to continue their feeding journey without impacting their career or their family choices." This year, #WorldBreastfeedingWeek is focussing on creating support systems that allow women to continue breastfeeding for as long as they want to. We're proud to offer a range of other support too, including a phased return to the office, employee networks and our Balance Working Families workstream for peer-to-peer support. #KnowYouCan #WBW2025

Everyone knows that volunteering can make a big difference to people and communities, but what about the volunteers themselves? 🤔 Studies have shown that volunteering can improve your mental health, life satisfaction, social life, and self-esteem. So we give our colleagues 21 hours of paid volunteering leave every year so they can get out of the office, give a little something back to their local communities, and feel great while they're at it ❤ Recently, 387 AXA colleagues went litter picking at 15 locations across the UK, collecting an impressive 2.8 tonnes of litter. But what was equally impressive was the positive impact it had on their wellbeing 👇 If you're interested in a role where you can give back to your community and your wellbeing is taken seriously, keep an eye on our job vacancies at jobs.axa.co.uk. #AXAHeartsinAction #KnowYouCan #AXAUKCareers

Voting is now OPEN for the #AXAStartupAngel Competition People's Choice Award! 🗳️ The winner of the AXA Startup Angel People's Choice Award will receive a profile on their business in The Standard and mentoring from The Standard team on digital branding & marketing - a prize estimated to be worth over £18,000! Who wins is up to you! Click the link to view this year's shortlist and vote for your favourite business to win 👉 https://bit.ly/4lLpm2i #KnowYouCan #Startup #Entrepreneur 

Last week, we asked you: What’s the biggest barrier holding women back from progressing a career in the insurance industry. The top answer? A massive 48% of you said gender bias and stereotypes.    Yesterday we hosted over 70 passionate professionals at a Women in Finance Charter Hackathon. The day was dedicated to brainstorming solutions and exploring new ways the finance industry can better support women to progress in their careers.   From facilitating seamless returns after a career break to unlocking pathways to executive roles and shaping future ways of working, the room was full of energy and debate resulting in fresh recommendations to put forward to the Women in Finance taskforce.    #WomenInFinance #KnowYouCan #Inclusion Tamara Gillan Dr Michelle Penelope King Chartered FCIPD Jaz Gillon Tara Foley Gwenael Fourre Megan Hale Lyndsey Simpson  

What an unforgettable UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 tournament! 🙌⚽️   This year’s tournament has been an incredible showcase of exceptional talent, fierce competition, and the growing strength of women’s football.  Congratulations to the Lionesses for a brilliant tournament and for lifting the trophy! 🏆 Well done to Spain for a fantastic tournament and final game, fighting right to the very end. To all of the the fantastic teams and players, you have inspired future generations to come - your determination, resilience and team unity demonstrate the essentials for success both on and off the pitch. As a proud partner of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, we remain committed to supporting the growth and visibility of women’s football. Let’s continue create a more inclusive and inspiring future for women in sport. #KeepOnKicking #WEURO2025 #WomensFootball #WomenInSport  

📣 Calling all young insurance brokers 📣 Want to help shape the future of training and development in our industry? Don’t miss your chance to have your say, complete the Young Broker Survey before it closes: https://lnkd.in/eubCC2na Survey closes 31 July 2025, T&Cs apply. AXA Broker UK #KnowYouCan #AXABrokers #YoungBrokers #NextGeneration

And just like that, the judging for this year's #AXAStartupAngel is over and our winners have been selected 👏 Stay tuned for our winners' announcement in September, where two aspiring entrepreneurs will each receive £25,000 and dedicated mentoring from the AXA Startup Angels to bring their amazing business ideas to life! A special thank you to our wonderful judges and the AXA Startup Angels - Ian Theasby, Henry Firth, Sharmadean Reid MBE, and Dr. Raphael Sofoluke ⭐ #KnowYouCan #Startup #Entrepreneur

Picture this: The future of insurance - a balanced and fair industry where men and women thrive equally. At AXA UK, creating gender equality remains an important priority, and we’re proud to have been supporting HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter since 2017. We’ve been working alongside member organisations, enhancing company policies, recognising caring responsibilities for both men and women, and actively supporting and upskilling our female leaders to aid the progression and appointment of women into senior roles. But there’s always more that needs to be done. Next week, we’re excited to be hosting a Women in Finance Charter Hackathon, where attendees will explore new ways the insurance industry can turn the dial and better support women to progress in their careers.  #WomenInFinance #KnowYouCan #Inclusion  

Natasha Dowie, ex-England and Liverpool FC Women’s player, reflects on the tough moments throughout her career that have driven her to Keep on Kicking. From not being allowed to play football with the boys at school, to being a top Liverpool goal scorer but missing out on selection in the England Women’s World Cup Squad. Adversities make us stronger, and now Tash stands as an ambassador to women’s football, pushing the game forward and inspiring others to #KeepOnKicking. #WomenInSport #KnowYouCan