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The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed
Partner Programmes

The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed

Amidst the celebrations of International Women's Day, experts underscore the crucial role of allyship in elevating women's success in business.

By Louise Mahrra • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
UK tech diversity improves, but challenges remain in 2024
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

UK tech diversity improves, but challenges remain in 2024

New research shows improvements in diversity within the UK tech sector, though challenges persist, with 60% of firms still lacking representation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Storage

HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios

HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Gender equality stories

Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women's Day
Artificial Intelligence

Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women's Day

As International Women's Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues
Employment

Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues

Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Exclusive: HP's Rachael Williams on why diversity in tech leadership matters
HP

Exclusive: HP's Rachael Williams on why diversity in tech leadership matters

Rachael Williams of HP highlights the critical need for diversity in tech leadership, urging bold action for better business outcomes and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard
Phishing

Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard

Stina Ehrensvard, co-founder of Yubico, champions women's roles in cybersecurity, aiming to inspire more females to join the industry with her story.

By Yubico • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Video-first interviews disadvantage women, study finds
Video Communication

Video-first interviews disadvantage women, study finds

Sapia.ai Labs' study reveals video-first interviews lengthen recruitment processes and disproportionately disadvantage women.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Hewlett Packard opens first 'Saudi Made' server facility with female-led workforce
DataCentre infrastructure

Hewlett Packard opens first 'Saudi Made' server facility with female-led workforce

Hewlett Packard's debut Saudi Made server production facility, majority-led by female workforce, manufactures ProLiant servers in collaboration with Alfanar, advancing Saudi's Vision 2030 and AI technology fronts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here's why.
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here's why.

Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.

By Lisa Marie Maxson • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: DEI dilemmas: Why rethinking inclusivity is crucial
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: DEI dilemmas: Why rethinking inclusivity is crucial

On IWD 2024, addressing substantial gender pay gaps and shrinking DEI teams challenge the effectiveness of current strategies, demanding a strategic shift towards genuine inclusivity.

By Lauren Ryder • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Gender equality stories

Shearwater announces major investment in EvenBetter gender AI
Artificial Intelligence

Shearwater announces major investment in EvenBetter gender AI

Shearwater Capital is investing AUD $500,000 in Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai, aimed at tackling gender pay gaps and promoting workplace equity with AI-driven insights.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
EduTech

Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM

A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
New Zealand Women's network marks 5 years in security
Physical Security

New Zealand Women's network marks 5 years in security

The New Zealand Network for Women in Security celebrates its 5th anniversary, championing diversity and support for women in New Zealand's security sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative
Unified Communications

Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative

Research reveals that companies with gender-diverse leadership outperform others, with a 25% higher likelihood of above-average profitability, enhancing innovation.

By Exterro • 6 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024
International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Opinion

International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field

Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

By Megan Young • 4 min read • Sun, 1st Sep 2024
ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses
Skills shortage

ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses

The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024