Mental health and lack of flexibility top concerns for women at work
More women worldwide left their jobs in the last 12 months than in 2021 and 2020 combined, citing a lack of flexibility among the top reasons. Mental health remains a
More unicorn firms owned by women but women still only “minor share” of investments
Most of the world’s unicorn companies are active in the software industry, according to market research firm Statista. There was a near five-fold rise in women-owned unicorn companies – a
Women founded startups get larger share of European venture capital
Female-only founded startups only receive a fraction of overall VC (Venture Capital) investment but their percentage is going up. Female founders account for a larger share of overall European venture
EU parliament adopts rules to fight gender pay gap
Women in the European Union still earn less than men for equal jobs. The average gender pay gap in the EU is 13%. The European Parliament has now approved EU’s
Tech and innovation critical for gender equality
More women than ever hold political decision-making posts worldwide, but gender parity is still far off. Technology and innovation has a critical role in achieving gender equality, the UN’s Commission
People of colour and women underrepresented as top editors
Top editors and male and white. Persons of colour and women are underrepresented. Overall, 23% of the 81 top editors across 100 brands in five countries are people of colour,
Quantum computing in the forefront. Diverse recruiting essential
The quantum computing sector is at the forefront of technology, dealing with some of the world’s most pressing issues, such as energy provision and supply chain logistics. It relies on
European TV is still a men’s business but with improvements
“If she can see it, she can be it”, is the slogan for US-based Geena Davis Institute arguing that women in leading film roles is a tool for gender equality.
Has the advertising business improved its diversity?
Has diversity and inclusion improved in the global advertising business? Last time it was checked, one in seven professionals said that they would likely leave their company and the industry
Just 14 countries have laws giving women the same rights as men
Just 14 economies—all high income—have laws giving women the same rights as men, the World Bank says in the 2023 report about Women, Business and the Law. “In 2022, the