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Imposter syndrome is pushing women out of tech
Four-in-ten (40%) women in tech experience imposter syndrome and it’s forcing them out of the field, according to research from HR firm iCIMS. Female job seekers say they are deterred from pursuing a career in tech due to a perceived lack of skills and experiences. This imposter syndrome threatens to cause issues for equality in the tech space, the study…
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Game-Changing Hiring Approach for Women in Top-Level Management
Image: YuriArcursPeopleimages/Envato Elements There are some sobering statistics in the wake of International Women’s Day: Although women comprise nearly half of the global workforce (43.4%), less than one-third are in roles at the vice president level and above, according to newly-released LinkedIn data. Even though top-level management representation among women has grown between 2015 and 2024 from 27.5% to 30.4%,…
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Best Movies About Women Who Changed History
We may earn a commission from links on this page. International Women’s Day, in one form or another, has existed since around 1909—placing the holiday’s inception roughly in line with the early days of film. It seems fitting, then, to take a look at movies that examine and celebrate the accomplishments (and trials) of real women in history. This isn’t…
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Women in Cyber Security on the Rise, But Facing More Layoffs and Budget Cuts Than Men
Gender diversity in cybersecurity is slowly improving but inequities continue—a new report finds that the field has 5% more women than in 2023, but that they’re more exposed to other workplace challenges than male counterparts. About 32% of women respondents said their organizations experienced security layoffs over the last year compared to just 23% of male respondents. For Women’s History…
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Creating space for women in tech
International Women’s Day is here, a time for all those who care about women’s equality to celebrate the achievements of women both contemporary and historical and to focus on gender equality in our society. The tech sector still has a sizable gender divide, with only around one quarter of all tech roles held by women. Tech leaders need to enter…
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Women in tech think the industry has changed for the better, but there’s still more work to be done
Things are looking up for women in the tech industry, according to new research from AND Digital, with 84% believing the industry has changed for the better. In a poll of female tech leaders in the US, 83% said they feel they’ve succeeded as a leader while nine-in-ten said they enjoy being a leader in tech. However, it’s not all…
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Portugal vs England Women live stream: How to watch Nations League
The Portugal vs England live stream is a compelling opening fixture in Group A3 of the Women’s Nations League 2025. Both sides will be looking to get their campaign off to a winning start – and you can watch it from anywhere with a VPN, potentially for free. Portugal vs England Women Date, Time, TV Channels The Portugal vs England…
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More women are opting for computing degrees, but BCS warns there’s still a long way to go
Efforts to encourage women into computing appear to be paying off, with the gap between men and women choosing computing degrees the smallest it’s ever been. Analysis of data from university clearing service UCAS by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, has found that a record 6,310 UK women started a computing degree at UK universities in 2024, compared with…
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Considering an RTO mandate? Think again if you want to keep your best talent – ‘brain drain’ is causing havoc for companies pushing staff back into the office, with women and senior staff most likely to quit
Return to office (RTO) mandates can spark a brain drain at companies, according to a new study — and the turnover is highest among women and more senior, skilled employees. The last year has seen high-profile companies such as Amazon end hybrid working in favour of a full return to the office, sparking a backlash from employees. But research led…
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Businesses know they have major skills deficits, but less than half plan on hiring more women
Only four-in-ten businesses have programs in place to hire more women, new research shows, despite a majority of IT professionals agreeing that there’s not enough diversity in the sector. According to a new study from ISACA, three-quarters of businesses say that attracting and retaining talent is a challenge. But female IT professionals believe they are still being shut out. Nearly…
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