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Most Britons shun digital detox as online life dominates
Unified Communications

Most Britons shun digital detox as online life dominates

Most Britons resist digital detoxing, with nearly two thirds never fully switching off as online access becomes a day‑to‑day necessity.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026

Global Stories

Flexible work stories

Tech must swap office perks for real support for women
Human Capital Management

Tech must swap office perks for real support for women

Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.

By Lee Cortez • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Ethical AI and equitable law: Redesigning the profession for women leaders
Physical Security

Ethical AI and equitable law: Redesigning the profession for women leaders

Ethical AI and redesigned work models could help dismantle bias in law, paving the way for more women to thrive as leaders in the profession.

By Aparna Watal • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters
Generative AI

Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters

Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.

By Lauren Ryder • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
Smart Cities

The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait

Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.

By Rasangi De Silva • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
International Women's Day 2026: Tech leaders urge the shattering of systemic barriers
Digital Transformation

International Women's Day 2026: Tech leaders urge the shattering of systemic barriers

On International Women's Day 2026, female tech leaders warn AI risks deepening bias unless women shape, lead and design the future.

By Bel Lloyd • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
International Women's Day: Balancing the scales requires more than good intentions
Human Capital Management

International Women's Day: Balancing the scales requires more than good intentions

AI could entrench bias or unlock fairer careers; on International Women's Day, leaders are urged to redesign work, not just declare intent.

By Jo-Anne Ruhl • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day
Human Capital Management

Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day

International Women's Day should be tech's annual audit of real benefits and transparency, not a branding exercise of panels and posts.

By Gisela Carere • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Structure matters: How growth can outpace your foundation
Digital Transformation

Structure matters: How growth can outpace your foundation

As AI accelerates change, leaders are warned that rapid growth without robust human and operational structures is fragile and unsustainable.

By Marlina Wati • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Flexible work stories

AI as a career accelerator: expanding influence beyond the IT function
Digital Transformation

AI as a career accelerator: expanding influence beyond the IT function

AI is helping women in HR and beyond gain strategic influence, speeding policy work and reshaping leadership paths outside IT.

By Amy Curran • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech
Cybersecurity

IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech

On International Women's Day, tech leaders warn progress for women is no accident and urge deliberate action to fix systemic bias.

By May Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Give to Gain and why strong cultures are built on intent, not altruism
Human Capital Management

Give to Gain and why strong cultures are built on intent, not altruism

Intentional giving, not feel-good altruism, is what truly powers loyalty, inclusion and performance in modern workplace cultures.

By Sarah Bush • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Skills shortages persist despite surge in job applicants
Digital Transformation

Skills shortages persist despite surge in job applicants

Australia's hiring market swells with applicants, yet firms still battle to secure scarce finance, data, AI and cybersecurity skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Give to gain: the gender shift telecom needs now
Digital Transformation

Give to gain: the gender shift telecom needs now

Telecom leaders urge a gender reset, warning the industry's future cannot be built while half its potential talent remains sidelined.

By Anuradha Gupta • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Tech firms that win on talent get the everyday right
Human Capital Management

Tech firms that win on talent get the everyday right

In a tight tech talent market, firms win on retention by nailing everyday culture, clarity, fairness and truly flexible work.

By Nicole Ivory • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Tackling maternal isolation through tech & community
Hybrid & Remote Work

Tackling maternal isolation through tech & community

Maternal isolation quietly drives women from the workforce; now new digital platforms aim to rebuild real-world connection and careers.

By Brittany Bloomer • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
Customer Relationship Management

Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors

Singapore employers tighten permanent headcount, channelling spend into scarce AI, cyber and data skills while ramping up contract hiring.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026