Consumers prefer companies with DEI policy
As businesses give in to the political backlash against diversity, they may be overlooking consumers. New research shows that nearly 70 per cent of consumers prefer companies that actively support
Online abuse to keep women from going into politics
Online abuse directed at women in politics is viewed as more severe than those aimed at men. Attacks on women are more likely to be motivated by misogyny and a
Good news for companies founded by women
Some good news for companies started by women. Funding for US female founders has surpassed all previous highs just halfway through 2025, according to financial data firm PitchBook. In the
European tech business needs more women
The share of women in the European workforce is lowest in the tech roles that are growing fastest, such as DevOps and cloud. The European Union has a tech talent
Online and offline violence deterring women from politics
The number of women being head of ministries is declining. UN Women stresses online and offline violence against women in politics as one explanation. “The decline in representation is unfolding
Gender equality takes another 123 years – AI an opportunity
Global gender equality will take another 123 years. The global gender gap has since last year closed by 0.3-0.4 percentage points. In the technology, information and media industry, men are
Women’s reports on workplace abuse often underestimated
Women’s reports about workplace abuse are significantly less likely than men’s to be seen as credible, according to a new research report. “This reflects long-standing stereotypes that women are more
Gender-based online violence normalised in Western Balkans
Stronger legal protection and a fundamental shift in how hate speech is perceived and prosecuted are needed to protect women journalists in the Western Balkans against hate speech and ensure
AI-impact on women and men unequal according to job report
AI’s impact on women and men may be unequal – in every country analysed, more women than men are in AI-exposed roles, suggesting the skills pressure facing women will be
New report shows more women on boards
30% of tech companies and 29% of communication companies have women on their boards. Women now hold 30.4% of US stock market index Russell 3000 board seats, according to non-profit