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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encompass crucial principles aimed at fostering workplaces and communities where all individuals are respected, empowered, and given equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, ability, or background. This tag explores how organisations across sectors are integrating DEI values into hiring practices, leadership development, corporate responsibility, and innovation strategies.

Our recent stories highlight a broad spectrum of efforts and challenges related to DEI—from companies achieving certifications for inclusive workplaces and recognising the role of women in leadership, to addressing gender pay gaps, combating unconscious bias, and promoting diversity in STEM and technology fields. They also shed light on the intersection of DEI with digital transformation, human resource strategies, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies like AI.

By reading these stories, you can gain insights into practical approaches for implementing DEI initiatives, understand the measurable benefits that diversity brings to business performance and innovation, and learn about ongoing barriers such as gender disparities, inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees, and supporting neurodiversity. Whether you are a leader, employee, or advocate, this tag offers valuable perspectives on building workplaces and industries that embrace equity and foster a culture of belonging.

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Phoenix Software named fourth on UK Best Workplaces list

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York-based Phoenix Software has been ranked fourth in Great Place to Work UK's Best Workplaces 2026 list for large employers.
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Altimetrik names Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer

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Altimetrik appoints Dhirendra Nath as Chief HR Officer to steer people strategy and culture integration after its merger with SLK.
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Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship

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Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.
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Celebrating the value of diverse perspectives on International Women's Day

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International Women's Day must move beyond symbolism to drive year-round action on diversity, better decisions and truly inclusive leadership.
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'He/Him Salary' & hidden barriers still hold women back

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'He/Him Salary', hidden networks and biased hiring still block women's careers and pay, business leaders warn ahead of International Women's Day.
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Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors

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On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares lessons from female mentors on assertiveness, authenticity and mastering the detail.
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Give to Gain: Why investing in others is the best career decision you'll make

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Investing in others is the smartest career move you can make, turning mentoring and community into real power, progress and shared success.
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Career expert reveals which tech roles are most in-demand right now - and how women can break into them

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Data, AI and cloud roles are surging as a career expert outlines the most in-demand tech jobs and how women can successfully enter them.
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International Women's Day: From fixing women to fixing systems

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On International Women's Day, a Nexi leader urges fintech to stop 'fixing women' and overhaul biased systems to drive real inclusion.
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Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made

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Fintech's risk frameworks are missing a vital safeguard: more women in decision rooms to challenge blind spots and prioritise resilience.
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UK tech leaders call for lasting 'Give to Gain' change

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UK tech leaders urge firms to turn 'Give to Gain' into year-round action to back women's careers, not a one-day International Women's Day slogan.
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Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments

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Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.
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Agentic AI and the question of equitable intelligence

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Agentic AI promises autonomy but raises urgent questions over whose values guide its decisions and how equity is safeguarded in practice.
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You have to give to gain: Why I view mentorship as a force multiplier

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On International Women's Day, a telecom leader argues that mentorship lets women give to gain, multiplying influence across STEM.
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Safe AI needs all voices: Celebrating the women who help drive CSA's AI safety initiative

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On International Women's Day, CSA spotlights women steering its AI Safety Initiative, proving inclusion is core infrastructure for secure AI.
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How do we give to gain in a fractured world?

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In a fractured world, leaders must “give to gain” by investing in cultural intelligence, turning diversity into real inclusion and resilience.
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International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress

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On International Women's Day, organisations are urged to expand access, invest in mentorship and redefine leadership for true equity.
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'I have often been the only woman in the room.' Catherine Birkett on 25 years in tech

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Veteran tech leader Catherine Birkett reflects on 25 years as 'often the only woman in the room' and why diversity is vital, not optional.
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Preserving our voice: Why women must shape the future of AI and cybersecurity

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Women must be at the heart of AI and cybersecurity, or today's systems will hard‑code tomorrow's bias, risk and digital insecurity.
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Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression

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New UK gender pay and menopause plans hailed, but leaders warn only deeper shifts in hiring, culture and progression will close gaps.