Why aren’t more women in Tech?
Getting women into tech careers has never been more important. However, it has been shown that even at a young age, girls are steered away from it. The Guardian says that apparently, teachers believe old-fashioned stereotypes about subjects such as design and technology and computer science put girls off choosing them at school. We believe […]
The inspiring story of Bumble founder becoming a billionaire at 31
Whitney Wolfe-Herd, founder and CEO of the dating app Bumble, became a billionaire at just 31-years-old. She is now 33. Wolfe-Herd is the youngest woman to have taken a company public in the US – which she did all while holding her one-year-old son, Bobby, on her hip as she rang the opening bell for […]
What is ‘the broken rung of the corporate ladder’ facing Women in tech and how do we fix it?
The tech sector sadly lags behind the rest of the job market when it comes to hiring women. In most technology companies — and especially in leadership meetings at those companies — women are sparsely represented and women of colour are even more rare. This is true in all industries, especially as you climb the […]
The causes of the gender pay gap and the companies that are actively closing it
The Statistica Website states that In 2022, the United Kingdom ranked 22nd on the global gender gap index, placing it behind other European countries such as France, Germany, and Ireland. The Close The Gap website says it is now more than 50 years since the Equal Pay Act came into force, but there is still […]
5 life hacks every woman needs to know in business
We face challenges every day. Luckily, I have found some solutions that I wish to share with you to help with these 5 common, everyday, dilemmas! The ‘Password’ Dilemma Passwords need to be safe—and to be safe, they need to be different and unique for every account. But it quickly becomes challenging to remember them […]
7 Productivity Hacks to help you get back on track
Are you struggling to stay on task? Do you ever feel a little incomplete at the end of your workday, feeling like you could’ve done more? It takes a few productivity hacks to help you work more efficiently and, most importantly, leave you with more free time every day to do the things that bring […]
Which productivity method is right for you?
By Netwomen Ambassador Farlan You might be thinking: ‘I have 24 hours in a day but they seem to just vanish!’ You’re not alone. I find the biggest hindrance to being productive is distractions and procrastination. Procrastination is the thief of time. Procrastination is not laziness, in fact, it can often suggest the opposite. It […]
How to be more productive: tips from our productivity coach
When you take the time to think about your day-to-day routine and how you spend your time, you’ll see that productive hours are all over the place. How you run your business, the products and services you offer, the tasks that need to be completed, and the people you work with directly impact your productivity […]
How to prioritise time as a busy working mum
Being a working mum can sometimes feel like being a juggler in the circus, with so many things pulling you in different directions all at once. Making time to work, for your children and for yourself can seem completely impossible at times, which is why Claudia Romero, a great friend to the netwomen community and […]
Have a Female CEO at the helm of a company and increase performance
If you want to see a company’s diversity record clearly, looking to see if they have any women in their high positions is a good indicator. Altrata’s latest Global Gender Diversity report examined BoardEx data to study female representation on the boards and leadership teams of 1,677 publicly traded companies in 20 countries as of […]
