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Gen Z 'lily padding' forces UK employers to rethink careers
Human Capital Management

Gen Z 'lily padding' forces UK employers to rethink careers

Gen Z 'lily padding' is pushing UK employers to ditch rigid promotion ladders and design flexible, personalised career paths to retain staff.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Belgium named best country for women to work & live in 2025
Gender diversity

Belgium named best country for women to work & live in 2025

Belgium tops the 2025 ranking as the best country for women to work and live, with low wage gaps and generous maternity leave boosting their well-being.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Gender pay gap could cost women GBP £93,400 in a lifetime
Parental leave

Gender pay gap could cost women GBP £93,400 in a lifetime

The gender pay gap in the UK could cost women over GBP £93,400 across a 40-year career, with disparities widening as employees age.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Sep 2025

Global Stories

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Tech must swap office perks for real support for women
Human Capital Management

Tech must swap office perks for real support for women

Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.

By Lee Cortez • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Sponsorship isn't a perk. It's a system
Human Capital Management

Sponsorship isn't a perk. It's a system

Koddi argues career progress hinges on structured sponsorship, not ad hoc mentorship, turning advocacy into core organisational infrastructure.

By Sabour Huml • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025
Parental leave

Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025

Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report
Virtualisation

Veeam highlights ESG progress in first global sustainability report

Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women
eCommerce

Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women

In tech, the conversation about women has shifted from entry to retention and influence, as traditional structures hinder their leadership advancement.

By Merline McGregor • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Why helping women march forward starts with creating workplaces where they can thrive
Printing

Why helping women march forward starts with creating workplaces where they can thrive

Empowering women in the workplace is crucial for business success, with flexible policies at Ricoh fostering a supportive environment that boosts productivity.

By Rachel Zidan • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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This IWD and beyond, let's elevate women into IT leadership
Human Capital Management

This IWD and beyond, let's elevate women into IT leadership

As International Women's Day nears, leaders urge bold action to elevate more women into creative, influential roles across IT and technology.

By Rachel Day • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - Balancing the scales by design, intention and execution
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2026 - Balancing the scales by design, intention and execution

Clicks Group embeds gender equity into everyday systems, using data, flexibility and fair hiring to balance the scales beyond IWD slogans.

By Tamara Ryf • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
AI as a career accelerator: expanding influence beyond the IT function
Digital Transformation

AI as a career accelerator: expanding influence beyond the IT function

AI is helping women in HR and beyond gain strategic influence, speeding policy work and reshaping leadership paths outside IT.

By Amy Curran • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Tackling maternal isolation through tech & community
Hybrid & Remote Work

Tackling maternal isolation through tech & community

Maternal isolation quietly drives women from the workforce; now new digital platforms aim to rebuild real-world connection and careers.

By Brittany Bloomer • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain
Job Market

VC compensation climbs, yet some gender gaps remain

Median pay in Canadian venture capital rises, narrowing regional gaps, but senior roles still show a gender pay gap despite gains for women at junior levels.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
Australia's gender pay gap narrows but major disparities remain
Gender diversity

Australia's gender pay gap narrows but major disparities remain

Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, yet women earn AUD $0.789 for every dollar men make, with disparities persisting across sectors and leadership roles.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
EduTech

NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index

NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Family, flexibility and the future of IT
Virtualisation

Family, flexibility and the future of IT

As my daughter nears her eighth birthday, I reflect on the evolving IT landscape, where flexible working and shared parental roles are reshaping opportunities for women.

By Kathryn McNamara • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025