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Understanding the benefits and challenges of neurodiversity in tech

Neurodiversity is severely lacking in the tech sector. It’s time firms create more welcoming environments for neurodivergent employees.

If the digital revolution is to benefit everyone, we need diversity in tech

The blind spots of the mainly white, male tech industry are becoming increasingly clear.

How to help diverse talent enter the boardroom

Failing to hire diverse talent into leadership roles is a commercial mistake

Positive action to promote equality in the workplace

Positive action is an important tool in dismantling gender barriers in employment. It is also an underused enabler of widespread equality.

How Tim Cook has used Apple to turn diversity into a priority for tech firms

Apple under Steve Jobs was associated with innovation, not diversity. His successor has made it clear he thinks the two are closely linked. 

Lawyers seek a change in ‘attitudes’ to tackle workplace gender pay gap

Law firm warns that compulsory gender pay gap reporting is not a ‘quick fix’ for organisations which are struggling with the issue.

Why businesses must look beyond ‘inspirational women’ to shrink the gender divide

Women make up half of the world’s population, and yet, in the workplace, they’re still considered the minority. It doesn’t quite add up.

Women in IT Awards New York 2019 — winners revealed!

On March 28, at a gala ceremony at Cipriani 42nd St, the winners of the second annual Women in IT Awards New York were revealed

Knowing who is in the building is key to inclusivity at MediaCom UK

Nancy Lengthorn talks about her role as a diversity and inclusion professional at MediaCom UK and provides advice on adopting inclusive practices

Am I not getting a job because I’m a woman and Muslim?

In this column, Tasneem Abdur-Rashid shares what it is like to be a ‘multi-disadvantaged’ woman and Muslim seeking employment in the UK.