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Tips for focusing on ability, not disability, in the workplace

In our second interview with Garry Connor, Director of Diversiti UK Learning & Development CIC, he shares his four quick wins for improving hiring and access for people with disability

Women in tech – best practices for gender equality

Gender equality in the tech sector has a long way to go. Especially when tech’s leaky pipeline sees women leave the industry at a 45% higher rate than men.

Tackle gender stereotypes at work to have better inclusivity

Lead researcher Dr Jill Armstrong discusses gender stereotypes and bias at work and practical steps for improving inclusivity

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?

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.

Prodigy Finance: funding the future of diverse top talent

Funding shouldn’t be a barrier to education says Neha Sethi Director, Capital Markets
Prodigy Finance, which helps international students with limited funding options, gain access to life-changing educational opportunities.

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.

The Valuable 500: disability inclusion in businesses campaign takes off

Caroline Casey explains why she started The Valuable 500 and calls on businesses to stop being ‘diversish.’

Lessons all professionals can learn from hugely successful immigrant women

The three things successful immigrant women have in common that can propel any aspiring workplace ‘outsider’.