Gender Gap stories - Page 5
AI adoption surges among non-graduate workers in global south
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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A study reveals 65% of entry-level, non-graduate workers in the global south use AI at work, nearly double the rate seen in high-income countries.
Signals of change: improving gender diversity in telecoms
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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Women account for less than one-fifth of the UK telecoms workforce, prompting calls for companies to create more inclusive cultures to boost female representation.
Women at Confluent: Busting myths, breaking barriers & building an inclusive future for Tech
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day, the women of Confluent challenge outdated myths about tech careers, advocating for an inclusive future in data and technology.
Breaking barriers: How I transitioned into Tech and why we need more women-led innovation
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Women comprise only 15% of tech startup founders globally, yet one woman's journey from architecture to tech seeks to change this narrative and inspire innovation.
IWD 2025: The Opportunities We Keep Missing—And Why It's Time to Take Them
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, calls grow louder for women to seize opportunities in AI and business networks rather than hesitate.
IWD 2025: Online learning can help fill the gender gap in STEM
Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
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Online learning could be the key to bridging the gender gap in STEM, empowering women with flexible, accessible education opportunities in 2025.
TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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business strategy
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entrepreneurship
TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.
Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.
Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.
IWD 2024: Empower Women Developers in the Open-Source Community
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Celebrating International Women's Day 2024, we reflect on the strides towards gender equality in the open-source software community, with focus on empowering women developers.
IWD 2024: A mentor mindset: The next generation of women in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Female leaders look to curb Australia's talent shortage in cybersecurity by fostering a mentor mindset, countering the woefully low 17% of women in the field today.
IWD 2024: Navigating the gendered landscape of marketing
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, challenging the deep-seated gender biases in the marketing industry calls for both frank conversations and systemic change.
IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.
IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024 reveals coding's gender disparity, challenging stereotypes and urging investment in female talent to foster innovation and sustain industry growth.
IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Boosting female representation in fintech firms is pivotal for sector growth and innovation, despite women holding just 11% of fintech board seats.
IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Pioneering Pakistani women in tech share their victories and vision, transforming industry norms while fostering equality and progress in an evolving digital landscape.
IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.
IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.
IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.