The Connection Between Mental Health and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Mental health is a term which can cover a multitude of different issues. However, it is important to note that mental health can be affected by diversity, equity, and inclusion. According to a Forbes article, mental health and diversity and inclusion (D&I) are interrelated, pointing out how employees from diverse backgrounds may be faced with several […]
Looking Back on 2022
It has been a busy year for the Netwomen™️ team, and we thought it only fitting to delve a little deeper as to what we achieved, and some highlights, over the past year. At the beginning of 2022 Netwomen™️ consisted of CEO, Pinky Ghadiali, and 8 Ambassadors. Since then, it has grown to over 10 […]
11 Ideas to Help You Land Your Dream Job in Tech in 2023
The gender gap in the tech industry is staggering. Despite having a long history in the industry, it has taken decades to get women in leadership positions. Increasing the number of women and their access to tech jobs would enhance economic opportunities for women as well as help address the dearth of skilled workers for […]
There’s Still Time to Set Your 2023 Business Goals
It’s never too late to learn how to plan for the new year. If you’re not a fan of planning, you’re not alone. However, planning is vital if you hope to surpass your sales goals in 2023. Planning is how we can look to the future while using what we’ve learned thus far. As a […]
5 Things Female Tech Leaders Must do to Succeed
There are many reasons why women in tech need to continue to succeed. Women in tech represent a diversity that is often undervalued and underrepresented, and they bring different perspectives and experiences that can help organisations improve their overall effectiveness. Female leaders in technology must be proactive in order to ensure their success, as well […]
How to Remain Focussed on your Business During December
We’ve done it. We’ve got through 11 months of the year, and we are in the final stretch. Welcome to December! December is a short month for most (hospitality and healthcare excluded) industry professionals, but for the rest of us we receive and/or take some time off leaving it, realistically, a three-week month. We start […]
Why DEI Job Cuts Will Hurt Your Company
Recently the Bank of England warned us that the UK is on the brink of a recession. According to EY “High energy prices, elevated inflation, rising interest rates and global economic weakness mean the UK economy is expected to be in recession until the middle of 2023”. Whilst not minimising the effect that a recession […]
Are Women In Tech Burning Out?
It’s no secret that many women in tech feel the need to outperform their male counterparts and as a result, they often sacrifice their work-life balance. Studies have shown, time and time again, that people who maintain a healthy lifestyle are less likely to experience burnout, yet women always seem to be taking on more […]
Why Having Female Leaders Matters
Why Having Female Leaders Matters If you don’t have female leaders then you are missing out on an entire set of skills, experiences and perspectives. That could cost you financially and in terms of progress. This blog post will explore why having female leaders matters and why diversity, equity and inclusion is important. Cranfield University […]
Cybersecurity needs more women! Here are some inspiring women in Cybertech.
We know from previous Netwomen blog posts that in most technology companies, women are sparsely represented and women of colour are even more rare. This is the case for all industries, especially as you move up to the higher positions. McKinsey states that only 28% of people in senior management roles are women and a […]
