Gender

How to encourage more girls to choose a career in STEM careers

There may not be a clear difference between female and male careers, but society certainly believes that some roles are more suited to girls and others to boys. But what happens when a girl wants to shed the stereotype and pursue a career in STEM?

The ‘Glass Cliff’ for Female Leadership

Korn Ferry’s Jane Stevenson discusses why the glass-cliff phenomenon persists, and what organisations worldwide are missing out on.

Women in Asset Management: proving gender is no longer relevant

For our Women in Asset Management Awards we spoke with two inspirational women about how to succeed, while supporting other women in the industry.

Embracing not “tolerating”: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

In the second of two interviews, Maria Martins reveals what makes a good Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) professional.

Code42: why diversity of thought is the key to tech innovation

Code42’s Jadee Hanson explains why a lack of diversity of thought is stifling product innovation in the tech industry.

Leading female executives back new all women mentorship programme

New mentorship programme launched for young women looking to break into creative industries secures executive backing.

Accenture: putting the I before D to bolster potential

Amanda Leacy, head of global I&D for Accenture, talks about the importance of inclusion in the workplace for enabling people to achieve their full potential.

Women in Finance Summit: progression through the ranks

Whether you want to progress in your current role or go down a totally different path, it can often be both daunting and challenging when it comes to dictating your career progression – and making it a reality.

Female employment rate hits an all-time high in the UK

More women in jobs than ever according to new female employment figures.

Can collaboration elevate women in the payments industry?

Magdalena Rutka, payments lead at Icon Solutions, explains how women can enter the payments industry and thrive — it’s all about collaboration.