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Flexible working has increased five-fold in the last 20 years

With the number of people working flexible hours increasing by nearly 50% in the last 20 years, this is important when bringing equality to the workplace.

Women in IT Ireland 2019 winners celebrate in style in Dublin

And the Women in IT Ireland 2019 ‘Woman of the Year’ award goes to…All is revealed at a glittering ceremony held at Mansion House, Dublin.

PIMFA leads equality debate at Women in Wealth Forum

PIMFA encourages culture changes to help improve gender equality in finance at Women in Wealth Forum in Central London.

Award-winning apprentice won’t let autism get in the way

To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Week, a childcare apprentice who worried that her autism would affect her career prospects, shares with others who have a disability how rewarding an apprenticeship can be.

Showing the love(lace) for women in STEM: working toward equality

Today marks Ada Lovelace Day – an international celebration of the achievements of women in STEM. Here six ‘un-stereotypical’ women share their love for the industries, and why businesses and education must encourage greater equality in STEM.

Accenture: improving diverse recruitment with technology

Professional services company Accenture has harnessed the power of technology for its graduate recruitment, allowing a diverse pool of candidates to showcase their full potential.

Ethnically diverse ‘Different Women’ excel in future leaders traits

Ethnically diverse ‘Different Women’ are leading the charge when it comes to exhibiting the key traits of future leaders according to a new study.

How diverse is construction industry when it comes to gender?

How beneficial is the construction industry when it comes to female workers? Reportedly, there are improvement to make…

The rise of flexible working – why businesses need to adapt

There could be an end in sight for the days of traditional 9 to 5, office-based working patterns, with more and more people seeking job opportunities that cater to flexible working.

5 ways to help you overcome impostor syndrome

Do you struggle with self-doubt? An estimated 70% of people around the world experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives.