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For 22 years, Grant Thornton’s global Women in Business research has tracked progress on female representation in senior leadership across the mid‑market. This year’s findings reveal a world moving forward, and a UK in danger of losing ground. As last year’s report warned, without decisive action, the mid‑market risks creating a missed generation of female leaders. The 2026 data suggests that moment may already be here.

Explore key compliance risks for business visitors and guidance to avoid costly pitfalls.

The organisations that thrive tomorrow will be those that treat change management with the same strategic intent as technology investment. Because true transformation demands leaders prioritise people in every budget cycle, explains Zoe Bratton.

Employment tax risk: A guide to compliance

Exploring strategies to manage employment costs, NMW compliance, and how enhancing employee benefits can support staff retention and engagement.

In a notable step forward for gender equality in leadership, 36% of senior management positions in the UK are now held by women. The rise of women in finance is particularly striking. According to Grant Thornton’s Women in Business 2025 research, 45% of mid-market businesses in the UK now have a female Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Watch our webinar to find out how an investment in coaching is an investment in an inclusive culture-and a more reflective and productive workforce.

CFOs are in the perfect position to drive tech adoption and digital transformation across a business. Find out how to lead from the front on innovation.

Incorporating coaching programmes into your culture can support a more inclusive workplace and help people in marginalised groups achieve progress.

AI, automation, and analytics let finance leaders drive smarter financial decision-making and efficiency.

Explore our analysis of women in senior management roles in the mid-market, and strategies to accelerate action on gender equality.

Strong leadership is crucial for fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. Our webinar explores the essential leadership skills required to drive cultural change and effectively adapt to rising expectations of inclusivity in workplaces.

Our CFO survey shows AI adoption shows no signs of slowing down. Find out how CFOs can balance the risks and rewards of AI.

Our CFO survey shows most finance leaders are planning a digital transformation initiative. Learn how CFOs can launch these successfully.

Our CFO survey shows more demand for finance leaders to create value throughout the business. Learn how finance business partnering can help.

Our CFO survey uncovers concerns about meeting changing employee expectations. Learn how CFOs can attract and nurture the talent they need.