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Survey reveals underrepresentation of women in tech sector
ISACA

Survey reveals underrepresentation of women in tech sector

A recent ISACA survey reveals only 41% of businesses focus on hiring women in technology, despite 87% of IT professionals acknowledging a gender diversity gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

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If women do not build it, it will be built without us
Data Analytics

If women do not build it, it will be built without us

A 24-year-old founder argues women must build the AI shaping power, or watch systems encode the blind spots that once shut them out.

By Leah Garrett • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments
EduTech

Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments

Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.

By Marie-Elise Droga • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
How do we give to gain in a fractured world?
EduTech

How do we give to gain in a fractured world?

In a fractured world, leaders must “give to gain” by investing in cultural intelligence, turning diversity into real inclusion and resilience.

By Nayeli Vivanco • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The silent skew: Confronting structural gender bias through data
AI Ethics & Governance

The silent skew: Confronting structural gender bias through data

UK tech's gender gap is no pipeline glitch but structural bias, demanding rigorous use of data and AI oversight to drive real change.

By Sara Boltman • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table
Human Capital Management

Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.

By Kim Minor • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
When work design fails, equity fails with it
Human Capital Management

When work design fails, equity fails with it

As stress soars despite supportive managers, flawed work design quietly widens equity gaps, punishing those with lives beyond work.

By Joanne Gladding • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?
Unified Communications

DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?

Debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplaces intensify, with advocates and critics discussing their impact on meritocracy and culture.

By Renuka Nadkarni • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

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Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus
Artificial Intelligence

Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus

AI tools for autism support are under scrutiny as advocates warn disabled people risk being excluded from public services and care systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Camp Digital returns with focus on ethical AI & inclusion
Digital Transformation

Camp Digital returns with focus on ethical AI & inclusion

Camp Digital returns to Manchester spotlighting ethical AI, inclusive design and hopeful technologists in a rapidly changing digital sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Survey finds sharp rise in online abuse of US women
Data Protection

Survey finds sharp rise in online abuse of US women

Online abuse of US women has surged, with over a quarter reporting harassment and LGBTQ+ and non-white women facing the highest risks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
International Women's Day: Why security operations centres need women
Security Operations Centres

International Women's Day: Why security operations centres need women

Security operations centres urgently need more women, whose empathy, calm and insight are crucial as tech-driven threats rapidly evolve.

By Vicki Beynon • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
One in four US women face rising tide of online abuse
Data Protection

One in four US women face rising tide of online abuse

More than one in four US women report online abuse, with LGBTQ+ and non-white women hardest hit amid rising fears over data-fuelled harassment.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers
Data Science

AI images skew UK jobs towards white, male workers

A study finds AI image tools depicting UK jobs in 2025 heavily favour white, male workers, deepening existing gender and racial imbalances.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
IWD 2025: More action, less show: The need for real change in policies, mindset and environment
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: More action, less show: The need for real change in policies, mindset and environment

On International Women's Day 2025, the urgent need for genuine change in diversity and inclusion policies shines through as women face serious setbacks in the USA.

By Charu Srivastava • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?

As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.

By Silka Patel • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
eCommerce merchants sway towards ESG-focused providers
eCommerce

eCommerce merchants sway towards ESG-focused providers

A recent survey by Ecommpay reveals that 61% of eCommerce merchants prefer payment providers prioritising Environmental, Social, and Governance principles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025