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Alleviating the burdens of working mothers in COVID-19 and beyond

The pressures faced by working mothers can cause many to leave the workforce for good, this female founder believes that employers need to learn the lesson of flexibility if they want to retain them

Why representation matters: Black, Latinx, and Indigenous leaders share their thoughts

We know there is more work to be done to further representation for Black, Indigenous, and Latinx people in the tech sector and wider society. Our Representation Matters Summit addressed why

The Crown vs Markle clash is hardly black and white

While the UK tabloid media has raised accusations of xenophobia against Meghan Markle, the real issue is far deeper than a solitary comment

6 ways leaders can actively lift inclusion barriers

Leaders currently face two barriers – not prioritising inclusion when faced with so much change and being unable to recognise privilege

International Women’s Day: closing the women in technology equality gap

Rumblings on why there are so few women in technology continue to no end. Here leading women in tech are choosing to challenge the status quo

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

Understanding allyship: the shared pathway to cultural change

Staff wanting an inclusive and supportive workplace need to actively embrace and encourage allyship, says Talking Talent

From a humble background to leading a thriving and diverse company

Diversity in social class, culture and gender is helping to spur the growth of Vector Capital Group, as Founder and CEO Sezer Sherif reveals

Aviva Investors: striving to tackle racial inequality in the investment industry

Marte Borhaug, Global Head of Sustainable Outcomes at Aviva Investors, delves into the firm’s engagement strategy towards racial inequality

COVID-19 hampers inclusion and belonging for Black employees

As businesses battle to survive the economic effects of the pandemic, D&I objectives have fallen by the wayside and this is effecting some employees more than others, says a new report