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Bucharest tops Europe startup rankings as London slips
Hybrid & Remote Work

Bucharest tops Europe startup rankings as London slips

Lower costs and lighter tax burdens have pushed Bucharest to the top of Europe’s startup rankings, while London fell to 69th globally.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
UK jobseekers use AI in applications, but trust humans
Generative AI

UK jobseekers use AI in applications, but trust humans

Human oversight is key to winning candidates’ confidence as 47% of UK jobseekers now use AI in applications, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
UK transport sector turns away from homeworking trend
Digital Transformation

UK transport sector turns away from homeworking trend

UK transport and storage firms turn their backs on homeworking, with uptake plunging as other sectors stick with flexible work models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Survey reveals motherhood penalty men struggle to see
Human Capital Management

Survey reveals motherhood penalty men struggle to see

New UK data shows men see parenthood penalties as gender neutral, even as women report a clear, lasting motherhood hit to pay and progression.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - Give to Gain: A personal journey
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2026 - Give to Gain: A personal journey

From sceptic to advocate, one woman's journey shows how giving support, speaking up and seeking balance can transform confidence.

By Tereza Knoxova • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Why women must be seen in AI's hidden enablement layer
High Performance Computing

Why women must be seen in AI's hidden enablement layer

Women in tech are urged to look beyond shiny apps to the hidden AI infrastructure where high-impact, world-changing work quietly happens.

By Dolores Saiz • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The hidden support gaps holding women back at work
Human Capital Management

The hidden support gaps holding women back at work

Hidden gaps in mentoring, health and leadership support are quietly stalling women's careers, despite workplaces claiming progress on equality.

By Kim Rowbottom • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Flexible work stories

ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop
Desktop-as-a-Service

ControlUp launches DaaS IQ for Azure Virtual Desktop

Organisations using Azure Virtual Desktop can now trim idle cloud spend and reduce login delays with a new management platform from ControlUp.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
AI speeds up workdays but doesn't lighten workloads
Unified Communications

AI speeds up workdays but doesn't lighten workloads

AI is speeding up shorter workdays but piling on more tasks, with rising collaboration, multitasking and weekend work, a study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
WaveMaker women urge shared support to 'Give to Gain'
DevOps

WaveMaker women urge shared support to 'Give to Gain'

WaveMaker women leaders call for shared support at home and work, saying inclusive cultures help teams 'Give to Gain' and drive innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship
Software-as-a-Service

Women tech leaders urge shift from mentoring to sponsorship

Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 6 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
'He/Him Salary' & hidden barriers still hold women back
Human Capital Management

'He/Him Salary' & hidden barriers still hold women back

'He/Him Salary', hidden networks and biased hiring still block women's careers and pay, business leaders warn ahead of International Women's Day.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
Digital Transformation

From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs

Digital marketplaces are empowering UK women to turn side hustles into scalable brands, bypassing traditional funding bottlenecks.

By Temu App • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
Human Capital Management

5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise

Women in tech are still paid less and promoted slower; here are five strategic steps to negotiate the rise your impact deserves.

By Lucy Kemp • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Flexible work stories

Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia
Human Capital Management

Allianz warns of rising workplace burnout in Australia

Nearly two million Australian workers are losing sleep to job stress, as psychological compensation claims rise and burnout support gaps widen.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Dropbox urges Australians to cut digital clutter at work
Storage

Dropbox urges Australians to cut digital clutter at work

Dropbox warns Australians that digital clutter is sapping productivity and wellbeing, urging workers to simplify apps, files and notifications.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Women redefining data leadership through 'Give to Gain'
Data Analytics

Women redefining data leadership through 'Give to Gain'

Women leaders at Flock in Auckland are redefining New Zealand's data sector through mentoring, flexible careers and 'Give to Gain' leadership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026