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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers
Human Capital Management

Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.

By Natasha Markham • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers
Ransomware

Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers

Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.

By Jade Brown • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table
Human Capital Management

Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.

By Kim Minor • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How women in tech can advance their careers
Hybrid & Remote Work

How women in tech can advance their careers

Women in tech can fast-track progression by building executive presence, nurturing resilience and leveraging strong support networks.

By Maura Lightfoot • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'
Apple

'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'

Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.

By Lara Daniel • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
The power of representation in cybersecurity
Firewalls

The power of representation in cybersecurity

As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.

By Greta Caikinaite • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Women leaders champion 'Give to Gain' in insurance tech
Unified Communications

Women leaders champion 'Give to Gain' in insurance tech

Women leaders at LexisNexis Risk Solutions hail 'Give to Gain' as a catalyst for inclusive leadership, mentoring and diversity in insurance tech.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

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No one teaches you to lead, and that's the invitation
Partner Programmes

No one teaches you to lead, and that's the invitation

No one hands you a leadership manual; the real work is learning to lead from your values, your growth edges and the people who inspire you.

By Jess Mireau • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Investing in her Future: the strategic imperative of women empowering women
EduTech

Investing in her Future: the strategic imperative of women empowering women

When women invest in women, the payoff reshapes careers, communities and leadership, turning personal resilience into collective progress.

By Camille Grenier • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Being a female founder in payments: My message for the future
Fintech

Being a female founder in payments: My message for the future

On International Women's Day, a fintech founder urges women to seize complex payments as a frontier for real inclusion and global impact.

By Viktoriia Degtyareva • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain
Human Capital Management

Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain

Half of Canadian VC funds now have a female partner, but weak promotion pathways mean women are still exiting the industry in droves.

By Jaime Eckler • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
IWD 2026: Why #GivetoGain Is the antidote to the 'knowledge is power' myth
Unified Communications

IWD 2026: Why #GivetoGain Is the antidote to the 'knowledge is power' myth

This International Women's Day, #GivetoGain urges tech leaders to swap hoarding knowledge for sharing it, unlocking real power and progress.

By Rebecca Taylor • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
No strings, no control, no hidden expectation: Why support drives women's career success
Human Capital Management

No strings, no control, no hidden expectation: Why support drives women's career success

Unconditional, expectation-free allyship is vital to keep women in tech and create psychologically safe, genuinely supportive workplaces.

By Findlay Whitelaw • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience
Customer Experience

Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience

A determined account manager shows how curiosity, not technical expertise, can drive success for women building careers in IT sales.

By Ella West • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Mastercard fund backs Canadian women small businesses
Payment Technologies

Mastercard fund backs Canadian women small businesses

Mastercard opens 2026 fund in Canada, offering CAD $10,000 grants and support to help women-owned small firms grow amid economic uncertainty.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Securing Canada's AI future requires women at the helm
Fintech

Securing Canada's AI future requires women at the helm

Canada’s race to secure its AI future hinges on women leading governance, closing talent gaps and building public trust in new technologies.

By Jane Arnett • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Energyz Black wins Hotwire Accelerator for UK energy AI
Artificial Intelligence

Energyz Black wins Hotwire Accelerator for UK energy AI

Energyz Black wins Hotwire's debut Accelerator, securing pro bono PR support to scale its AI-driven energy careers and skills platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Women in tech: Why cultural change will unlock real progress in 2026
Human Capital Management

Women in tech: Why cultural change will unlock real progress in 2026

In 2026, tech must move beyond hiring drives and embed real cultural change so women can progress, lead and stay for the long term.

By Maxine Blackwell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026