International Women's Day stories

Women in tech who dare to fail openly can turn vulnerability into cultural change, driving equity, innovation and more authentic leadership.

WaveMaker women leaders call for shared support at home and work, saying inclusive cultures help teams 'Give to Gain' and drive innovation.

Women tech leaders mark IWD by demanding structural change on trust, mentorship and pay, warning UK firms lose GBP £2bn-£3.5bn a year.

As AI reshapes insurance, automation could free women from routine tasks and open faster routes into higher-skilled, better-paid roles.

Women tech leaders say firms must move beyond mentoring to sponsorship, trust and reciprocity to keep women in the industry and drive growth.

Women leaders at Flock in Auckland are redefining New Zealand's data sector through mentoring, flexible careers and 'Give to Gain' leadership.

Women in tech urge daily, visible backing over token gestures, saying sustained support boosts careers.

As the AI gold rush accelerates, a new call urges us to balance relentless innovation with rest, empathy and the power of community.

International Women's Day must move beyond symbolism to drive year-round action on diversity, better decisions and truly inclusive leadership.

Women-led AI tools are reshaping financial literacy, turning money anxiety into empowerment and building a fairer digital economy.

'He/Him Salary', hidden networks and biased hiring still block women's careers and pay, business leaders warn ahead of International Women's Day.

From atoms to offices, a new leadership model argues that sharing energy, insight and influence strengthens organisations, not leaders.

Women hold under a quarter of cyber roles, but the field is broader, more human and more open to curiosity than many women are told.

From job ads to image tools, AI is quietly amplifying gender bias - but with better data, design and oversight, we can reverse it.

From sceptic to advocate, one woman's journey shows how giving support, speaking up and seeking balance can transform confidence.

On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares lessons from female mentors on assertiveness, authenticity and mastering the detail.

Women in client leadership are quietly transforming creative-tech partnerships, aligning innovation with trust, governance and measurable growth.

Digital marketplaces are empowering UK women to turn side hustles into scalable brands, bypassing traditional funding bottlenecks.

On International Women's Day 2026, women in fintech expose an “authority gap” where progress on paper masks bias in daily decisions.

Women in tech win visibility but little venture capital; real progress demands funding that follows performance, not familiar faces.