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Gender equality stories

Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers
Digital Transformation

Why IT leaders need to give their support to recruiters looking to even the numbers

IT leaders must back recruiters and foster inclusive cultures if they want to fix tech's gender gap and unlock performance gains.

By Catherine Larroche • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech
Cybersecurity

IWD 2026 - Progress isn't accidental: What it takes to keep women in tech

On International Women's Day, tech leaders warn progress for women is no accident and urge deliberate action to fix systemic bias.

By May Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The female economy isn't niche - It's the growth engine
Gaming

The female economy isn't niche - It's the growth engine

Women are driving explosive growth in digital fitness and sports tech, turning female-first design from side initiative into core strategy.

By Kate Veronneau • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Gender equality stories

Ethical AI and equitable law: Redesigning the profession for women leaders
Physical Security

Ethical AI and equitable law: Redesigning the profession for women leaders

Ethical AI and redesigned work models could help dismantle bias in law, paving the way for more women to thrive as leaders in the profession.

By Aparna Watal • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Rooms shape power: How culture signals exclude women in tech
Hybrid & Remote Work

Rooms shape power: How culture signals exclude women in tech

In tech and marketing, women are excluded not just by bias in code or funding, but by domestic load and male-coded networking rituals.

By Anna Harrison • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
How nurturing your female employees creates a stronger pool of future leaders
Storage

How nurturing your female employees creates a stronger pool of future leaders

Backing high-potential women with mentoring and stretch roles builds stronger leaders, boosts retention and strengthens business outcomes.

By Wendy Koh • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Why IT leaders have much to gain from encouraging and mentoring women in their industry
Human Capital Management

Why IT leaders have much to gain from encouraging and mentoring women in their industry

IT leaders who actively mentor women in cybersecurity unlock stronger teams, greater resilience and a more diverse, future-ready workforce.

By Lisa Lyssand • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role
Software-as-a-Service

The importance of succession planning and mentoring future female leaders from day one in a new role

Succession planning from day one and intentional mentoring are vital to grow future female leaders and safeguard continuity in business.

By Malika Siyali • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Adtech's next competitive advantage isn't AI - It's people
Marketing Technologies

Adtech's next competitive advantage isn't AI - It's people

Adtech's next edge won't come from smarter AI, but from cultures that empower diverse people, especially women, to lead and innovate.

By Abby Hamilton • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Sponsorship isn't a perk. It's a system
Human Capital Management

Sponsorship isn't a perk. It's a system

Koddi argues career progress hinges on structured sponsorship, not ad hoc mentorship, turning advocacy into core organisational infrastructure.

By Sabour Huml • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
How women leaders are shaping the future of work and AI
Human Capital Management

How women leaders are shaping the future of work and AI

Women leaders are redefining work and AI, using curiosity, clarity and empathy to build fairer, more human-centred innovation.

By Susan Hill • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Marking International Women's Day with pay transparency and hiring equality
Human Capital Management

Marking International Women's Day with pay transparency and hiring equality

On International Women's Day, Omada backs EU pay transparency and boosts female leadership, pushing tech towards fairer hiring and pay.

By Lisbeth Madsen Adler • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority
Human Capital Management

Financial justice starts with knowledge: Why women's financial wellbeing must be our priority

On International Women's Day 2026, Give to Gain calls for women's financial knowledge and autonomy to be treated as a fundamental right.

By Clair Staines • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
You are not behind, just on your own path
Human Capital Management

You are not behind, just on your own path

On International Women's Day, a tech leader urges women to reject the myth of the perfect career path and trust their own valid journeys.

By Rinke Adema • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Gender equality stories

The courage to give without guarantees
Fintech

The courage to give without guarantees

On International Women's Day, a finance leader reflects on the quiet power of giving fully, even when outcomes are uncertain.

By Hamilee Repasa • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Give to Gain and why strong cultures are built on intent, not altruism
Human Capital Management

Give to Gain and why strong cultures are built on intent, not altruism

Intentional giving, not feel-good altruism, is what truly powers loyalty, inclusion and performance in modern workplace cultures.

By Sarah Bush • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Operationalising “gIve to gain” in the age of AI
Human Capital Management

Operationalising “gIve to gain” in the age of AI

As AI booms, tech is wasting vital female talent; embracing 'give to gain' could close skills gaps, cut costs and build fairer systems.

By Lauren Hawker Zafer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026