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IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
EduTech

IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential

The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.

By Rachel Maxwell • 10 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
IT careers

IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table

Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry
Gaming

IWD 2024: Expert security insight from within the gaming industry

The gaming industry must increase cybersecurity efforts amid growing threats; risks include data theft and game manipulation, leading to financial losses and a decrease in public trust, says Mindera's Gaming lead, Teresa Matos.

By Teresa Matos • 7 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders
Productivity

IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: How sharing equity is inspiring inclusion for female founders

In 2023, female-founded US start-ups received only 2% total venture-backed capital; the International Women's Day 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion' aims to break down such barriers.

By Alicia Porter • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring the next generation of leaders through well-being
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Inspiring the next generation of leaders through well-being

Edtech advancing inclusivity and well-being in classrooms, fostering female leadership as International Women's Day 2024 focuses on 'Inspire Inclusion' theme.

By Laura Tristram • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK's tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
EduTech

IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK's tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion

The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.

By Camilla Currrin • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusion: Reflecting on women in leadership
Leadership

IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusion: Reflecting on women in leadership

On IWD 2024, we reflect on inspiring strides made by women in leadership, highlighting the crucial link between diversity and organisational success.

By Claire Agutter • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Microsoft

IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)

Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.

By Aimee Gethin • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

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IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling

Boosting female representation in fintech firms is pivotal for sector growth and innovation, despite women holding just 11% of fintech board seats.

By Katie Spreadury • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Network Infrastructure

IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact

Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.

By Angelina Benham-Hermetz • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women for the FinTech revolutions future
Fintech

IWD 2024: Empowering women for the FinTech revolutions future

In tech, gender parity remains elusive with women holding just 11% of FinTech board positions; the journey towards inclusivity is celebrated this International Women's Day.

By Cloë Atkinson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: How AI can help new mothers with their mental health

New research reveals the undeniable potential of AI chatbots, like Wysa, to provide essential mental health support to expectant and new mothers.

By Smriti Joshi • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Finance and Tech: the double jeopardy for women?
Fintech

IWD 2024: Finance and Tech: the double jeopardy for women?

Despite male-biased gender issues, women in Fintech stand poised to seize timely opportunities as societal shifts and a push for workforce diversity spur change in the sector.

By Sonia Boudier • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity

IWD 2024: Leaders urged to prioritise real actions over rhetoric for gender inclusivity, with a call for transparency, target setting, and bias challenging to break the persistent 'glass ceiling'.

By Neeru Mehta • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Embracing women's leadership by harnessing her unique strengths
Leadership

IWD 2024: Embracing women's leadership by harnessing her unique strengths

Tech firms recognise women's unique strengths in leadership, including empathetic communication and resilience, promoting a more equitable future.

By Priyanka Kamdar • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Female forward: How diversity drives organisational success
Productivity

IWD 2024: Female forward: How diversity drives organisational success

Recognising the value of women and embracing their unique leadership styles promotes business growth, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023.

By Renée Funtanilla • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024