Three-Quarters of Women Worldwide Want More Action to Lift the ‘Second’ Glass Ceiling
Three-quarters of women around the world want to see more action from companies to help lift the “second” glass ceiling, revealed a report carried out by by BSI, the business improvement and standards company.
Workers Ignoring Employers’ Request to Return to Office
More and more companies are asking employees to return to the office, but many of these workers are ignoring the request, revealed a new survey.
Women Still Fear Discussing Menopause Symptoms at Work
Despite millions of employees experiencing menopause each year, stigmas around the topic persist, revealed a new report.
Gender Equality Stalls: 131 Years to Close the Gap, Reports WEF
The World Economic Forum has confirmed that gender equality has stalled, and we'll have to wait until 2154 – that's at least another 131 years – to close the gap.
One-third of UK Employers Admit to Discriminatory Behaviours When Hiring/Promoting
More than one third of organisations in the UK have not promoted or hired someone because of their age, race, gender or accessibility needs, revealed a new survey.
UNDP: Half of World’s Population Believe Men Make Better Leaders
Half of people worldwide still believe men make better political leaders than women, and more than 40% believe men make better business executives than women, according to a new report from the United Nations.
Most Women in Tech Continue to Experience Discrimination
Despite diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging promises, the majority of women in tech continue to experience discrimination at work and in educational spaces.
NASA Awards $5M to Colleges Tackling STEM Gender Gap
NASA has announced that it will award more than $5 million in funding to seven Women's Colleges and Universities (WCUs) to research and develop strategies that increase retention of women in STEM degree programmes and career
UK Gender Pay Gap Persists Despite Falling at Fastest Rate Since 2017
The overall UK gender pay gap persists despite falling at the fastest year on year pace in six years, according to new research from PwC.
Celebrating Shining Examples of Courage, Resilience & Innovation
WeAreTheCity has announced the Winners of the Rising Star Awards 2023.