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Gender Gap stories - Page 2

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What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)

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Women say the future of work must prioritise flexibility, parental support, pay equity, health policies and real power in decisions.
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How can the tech industry sustain gender equality momentum?

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From anonymised hiring to visible female leaders, tech must turn equality intent into daily action to sustain momentum for women.
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Building in public: Why women entrepreneurs need visibility as much as capital

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Women founders are closing the start-up gap, but with VC still lagging, visibility and public storytelling are now vital growth capital.
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The art of encouragement: How allies and leaders can help women thrive in tech

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To help women thrive in tech, leaders must move beyond mentorship to active sponsorship, visibility and everyday acts of encouragement.
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International Women's Day: Expanding access, accelerating progress

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On International Women's Day, organisations are urged to expand access, invest in mentorship and redefine leadership for true equity.
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Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression

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New UK gender pay and menopause plans hailed, but leaders warn only deeper shifts in hiring, culture and progression will close gaps.
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Three hard truths about being a woman in tech

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Women are entering tech in greater numbers, but real power lies in shaping revenue, strategy and growth, not just filling headcount targets.
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Creating a bridge between STEM and tech

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Bridging schools and tech careers with inclusive training and language could speed women's path into engineering and shape fairer AI.
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Why closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship is key to unlocking growth

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With women-led start-ups securing just 2.3% of 2024 VC funds, Cristina Fonseca says closing tech's gender gap is vital for growth.
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Closing the gender digital divide: Why women's voices must shape connectivity policy

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As Asia Pacific races ahead on 5G, experts warn women risk being left offline unless their voices shape digital policy from the start.
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This International Women's Day, fix the skills blind spot in your organization

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This International Women's Day, move beyond pledges by fixing the skills blind spot that keeps high-performing women from promotion.
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Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity

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Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.
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Bitget pushes Web3 gender inclusion with Blockchain4Her

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Bitget launches a global Blockchain4Her drive for International Women's Day, pushing gender inclusion and women's leadership in Web3.
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Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters

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Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
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Marking International Women's Day with pay transparency and hiring equality

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On International Women's Day, Omada backs EU pay transparency and boosts female leadership, pushing tech towards fairer hiring and pay.
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The SEO leadership gap in the age of AI

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AI is reshaping search, but SEO leadership remains stubbornly male, risking narrower strategy, pay gaps and biased AI-driven search.
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International Women's Day 2026: Tech leaders urge the shattering of systemic barriers

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On International Women's Day 2026, female tech leaders warn AI risks deepening bias unless women shape, lead and design the future.
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Website accessibility barriers drive UK shoppers to abandon sales

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Accessibility barriers cause 57% of UK shoppers, including 76% with disabilities, to abandon online purchases during key sales like Black Friday and January sales.
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Code Institute celebrates year of successes in tech education

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Renowned global tech educator, Code Institute, hails a year of extraordinary achievements, with a 98% graduate employment rate and initiatives supporting inclusivity in tech.