Talent retention stories - Page 2
How do we patch the leaky bucket of women leaving venture capital?
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One in four women has left venture capital in five years, spurring calls for data-driven fixes to stalled careers and leaky retention.
Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM
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On International Women's Day, women in STEM show how quiet, visible consistency can reshape workplaces and expand what others believe is possible.
Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression
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productivity
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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.
Women redefining emotionally intelligent cyber leadership
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digital transformation
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socs
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risk & compliance
In cyber security, leaders with self-awareness and emotional intelligence now outperform purely technical experts under relentless pressure.
Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM
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Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.
Women in tech push for measurable change in AI and leadership
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Women in tech say AI will entrench bias without diverse leadership, urging IWD to drive measurable change and equitable innovation.
Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity
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risk & compliance
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recruitment
Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.
Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain
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Half of Canadian VC funds now have a female partner, but weak promotion pathways mean women are still exiting the industry in droves.
Tech must swap office perks for real support for women
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Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.
Ethical AI and equitable law: Redesigning the profession for women leaders
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physical security
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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.
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
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Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.
Designing equal opportunity in AI and adtech leadership
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ai ethics & governance
Women in AI and adtech call for bias-free systems, fair leadership paths and cultures where merit, not gender, defines success.
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.
Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day
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International Women's Day should be tech's annual audit of real benefits and transparency, not a branding exercise of panels and posts.
How women are redefining leadership in the IT industry
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Women in IT are redefining leadership, blending mindset, accountability and empathy to build resilient, high‑performing tech teams.
'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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collaboration
Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.
Linux report shows open source giving fivefold returns
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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virtualisation
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devops
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digital transformation
Linux Foundation research finds active open source contributors gain up to a fivefold ROI, while passive users rack up hidden technical debt.
AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.
5 Signs it's time to automate your back office AP processes
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
Stuck in slow, manual AP? Here are five clear signs it is time to automate your back office and unlock a leaner, smarter finance team.
UiPath buys WorkFusion to boost AI crime compliance
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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fintech
UiPath buys AI compliance specialist WorkFusion to automate banks' financial crime checks as monitoring workloads and governance demands surge.