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Why International Women’s Day 2021 should be about allyship

Various socio-political movements have altered the meaning of International Women’s Day where intra and extra female support is required to stimulate long-term change and create real equality

Could more women in STEM roles solve the sustainability crisis?

Gender equity non-profit WISE thinks more women in STEM roles could fill the 250,000 new jobs provided by Johnson’s ‘green economy’, but educational institutions and employers must get involved

Google’s Black Founders Fund could help plug finance gap

Google’s new fund for UK and European Black-led businesses could help remedy inequality issues in the funding world where white male entrepreneurs tend to receive the most external capital

Failing gender inclusivity in the UK’s most successful industries

It’s no secret that a diverse workforce helps create a successful business—so why are so many organisations in the UK not gender-diverse? What needs to be done to change the status quo?

New programme gives disadvantaged youths access to green-economy employers

A new initiative is helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds meet employers from innovative sectors, including low-carbon, tech, and advanced manufacturing businesses

The Women in Asset Management Summit Transatlantic Edition is here: what to expect

The asset management sector hasn’t been as affected by COVID-19 as other industries; this year’s event will offer tips, insights, and advice on how women can lead the sector to new heights

Global law firm offers pro-bono advice to black-led businesses

With Black founders facing a tougher funding climate than other groups, the more organisations share scale-up advice, support, and access to networks, the better

Creating a disability-inclusive workplace: top tips for business leaders

Want a disability-inclusive workplace? Inclusive Futures may have the answers with its new Disability Confident Employers’ Toolkit

PMI: How to de-bias tech to support women in STEM

Michael Voegele, Chief Technology Officer at Philip Morris International comes out in support of the UN Day for Women and Girls in STEM

Culture counts but iamtheCODE is pushing through to help girls in Africa

Women in Africa need safeguards, an education and a fairer legal system to achieve gender equality says Lady Mariéme Jamme