A new report published by UNOPS calls on the global community to change the way infrastructure is planned, delivered and managed so that it empowers women and girls.

For years, Black women have created new businesses at a rapid clip, far outpacing other racial and ethnic groups. But strong financial headwinds from the pandemic and a lack of access to new funding sources threaten to wipe out decades of economic progress.

More than half (56%) of women in tech have seen levels of gender equality improve in their organisation over the past two years, with a further 70% agreeing that their skills and experience were considered ahead of gender when applying for their first role in IT or tech, according to new research from Kaspersky.

Although women continue to be a large part of the workforce, there are still male-dominated careers and male-dominated industries. These numbers are changing, albeit slowly. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that women born between 1980 and 1984 were more likely to have earned a bachelor's degree by age 31 than their male counterparts.

‘Her promotion will ensure our people have a strong voice of representation at an executive level’

It’s an entirely different thing for men to try to put themselves in women’s shoes so they can suss out what their female coworkers may really be experiencing on the job.

Only 60 women throughout history have shattered the ultimate glass ceiling and ran the boardroom of a Fortune 500 company. Think about that, that number is telling. If you crunch the numbers that less than an average of two-percent. It has gotten slightly better in modern times, but the number is still way too long. Today, only 6.4% of Fortune 500 corporations are run by female CEOs.

A recent study from Concordia University revealed that mentoring often helps the mentor as much as the mentee. This is largely due to the leadership skills the mentors gain through the activity.

Don't just talk the talk. Here's how to walk the walk on DE&I

Workplaces Must Eliminate Gender Discrimination to Promote Gender Equality

Is your start-up starting to feel like a frat house? New research suggests that having more women at your company, and increasing diversity in general, can improve your chances of success.

How many women does it take to make a “women-led” company? It turns out you just need one – that is, if you are a tech company looking for investment from a venture fund marketed to support female entrepreneurship and participation in the tech sector.

Though equality for all is an ideal goal, reports continuously show us that issues within the spectrum of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are still far from equal.

In Cambodia, a shift in attitude appears to be taking place as a national campaign tries to combat violence against women. But advocates for gender equality remain skeptical and want to see deeper commitment from the government.

The 55th Super Bowl will feature a first: Two women will be coaching in the game.

Companies with female leaders often perform better on the stock market than those led by men, researchers have claimed.

To better serve your customers, it’s important to cultivate gender diversity in the workplace.

February is Black History Month, and this year, it comes at a time when many of us are still sheltering in place to protect ourselves from the coronavirus.