Parental leave stories
Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity
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Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.
Survey reveals motherhood penalty men struggle to see
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New UK data shows men see parenthood penalties as gender neutral, even as women report a clear, lasting motherhood hit to pay and progression.
'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.
IWD 2026 - Give to Gain: A personal journey
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From sceptic to advocate, one woman's journey shows how giving support, speaking up and seeking balance can transform confidence.
The hidden support gaps holding women back at work
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Hidden gaps in mentoring, health and leadership support are quietly stalling women's careers, despite workplaces claiming progress on equality.
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.
The next generation of women in tech doesn't need inspiration. They need infrastructure
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Women in UK tech don't need more pep talks; they need pay, promotion and parental policies built to keep them and let them rise.
Women in tech call for real power beyond IWD praise
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Tech leaders use International Women's Day to demand structural change, real equity and female power in shaping AI and senior decisions.
What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)
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Women say the future of work must prioritise flexibility, parental support, pay equity, health policies and real power in decisions.
Women are 77% of the NHS workforce. So why are they missing from the tech that's supposed to fix it?
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Women power the NHS but are sidelined in healthtech, leaving the tools meant to transform care shaped in rooms they rarely occupy.
IWD 2026 - The next phase of progress for Women in Technology
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On International Women's Day, leaders urge tech to move from visibility for women to real executive power, policy support and pay parity.
The silent skew: Confronting structural gender bias through data
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UK tech's gender gap is no pipeline glitch but structural bias, demanding rigorous use of data and AI oversight to drive real change.
Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM
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Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.
Tech must swap office perks for real support for women
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Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.
Sponsorship isn't a perk. It's a system
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Koddi argues career progress hinges on structured sponsorship, not ad hoc mentorship, turning advocacy into core organisational infrastructure.
UK urged to back women to close digital skills gap
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UK tech leaders warn women must be central to tackling digital skills gaps or the economy risks losing more than GBP £10 billion in growth.
Gen Z 'lily padding' forces UK employers to rethink careers
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Gen Z 'lily padding' is pushing UK employers to ditch rigid promotion ladders and design flexible, personalised career paths to retain staff.
Belgium named best country for women to work & live in 2025
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Belgium tops the 2025 ranking as the best country for women to work and live, with low wage gaps and generous maternity leave boosting their well-being.
Gender pay gap could cost women GBP £93,400 in a lifetime
Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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The gender pay gap in the UK could cost women over GBP £93,400 across a 40-year career, with disparities widening as employees age.
Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.