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Women in Collaboration hosts London finance leaders

Women in Collaboration gathers senior female finance leaders in London to tackle funding pressure, AI adoption and finance transformation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Scotland women in tech backs AI leadership training

Scotland Women in Technology and The Data Lab fund two cohorts of a data and AI leadership programme for 40 women over two years.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Hyperscale

Securitas UK marks decade of STARS front-of-house growth

Securitas UK's front-of-house STARS programme now spans 27 countries, serving 89 clients with 900 staff and tailored training.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 2 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Women could return to UK tech under better conditions

Akamai survey says 39% of women who left UK technology would return if employers offered better pay, flexibility and progression.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Human Capital Management

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Diversity VC marks a decade in venture capital with evidence certified firms are widening teams faster, as women's share on UK investment desks rises to 31%.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Cartech

CEEK appoints Caroline Mercurio as Chief Operating Officer

CEEK names Caroline Mercurio as first Chief Operating Officer as London agency, up 50% in 2025, strengthens leadership amid AI shift.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Bain, Cambridge Judge launch women's finance forum

Bain and Cambridge Judge team up for a confidential forum of more than 50 women finance chiefs, tackling AI, geopolitics and leadership strategy.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Risk & Compliance

UK unveils TechFirst push to boost women in digital jobs

UK launches TechFirst drive with GBP £4 million women's tech programme, paid placements and returnships to plug digital skills gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Gender diversity stories

Firewalls

Fortinet report warns of widening cyber skills gap

Fortinet report says cyber shortages are now a business risk as most firms grapple with breaches, AI pressures and rising hiring costs.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Foresight sells TES Group to Legrand for fourfold gain

Foresight sells Northern Ireland's TES Group to Legrand after revenue jumps 84% and a major datacentre expansion, locking in a fourfold return.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Tech leaders call for broader hiring to boost women

Tech bosses urge wider recruitment, earlier coding education and a rethink of what counts as technical excellence to open senior roles to women.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Last month

Fintech

Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million

Triple Bubble lands early support from x15ventures and Brad Feld as the Melbourne fintech fund targets a USD $50 million close.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Robotic Process Automation

Women in tech urged to back themselves in tech careers

Women in tech are being urged to back themselves and enter the room before they feel ready, as leaders call for faster progress and greater representation.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Last month