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The ‘internal roadblocks’ faced by women that defy country boundaries

While researching for her book, Her Way to the Top, Hira Ali uncovered the career limiting internal roadblocks faced by women across the globe.

As a leader how did you affect the mental health of your people today?

Leaders unknowingly or unknowingly impact the mental health of their people every single day, says Natasha Wallace, Chief Coach at Conscious Works

New £15,000 MBA scholarships for women launched by Oxford University

New scholorships for women launched by Oxford University in partnership with Intesa Sanpaola, levels the educational playing field.

Why women in tech need mentorship that goes beyond good intentions

PTC’s Hillary Ashton explains why mentorship must go beyond good intentions, and why women in tech aren’t getting all the advice they need.

Acceptance without exception – How Michael Page is approaching inclusion internally

Michael Page is taking steps to make Diversity and Inclusion a top priority within their business, while also addressing where they need to improve.

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?

Government CSIIF invests a further £100,000 in developing diverse talent in cybersecurity

The Government’s Cyber Skills Immediate Impact Fund (CSIIF) invests in training initiatives focused on encouraging women, BAME and neurodiverse candidates into a career in cybersecurity.

Stigma around regional accents is hindering social mobility in the UK

Is being on the board unobtainable for working-class Brits? 55% of the UK report a stigma around regional accents, with London ranked the worst.

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.