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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
