#Women
Tech sector lagging behind when it comes to diversity
Technology companies have a long way to go in achieving a diverse workforce as women and ethnic minorities often remain under-represented, particularly in senior positions
Why ovarian cancer needs a higher profile
Underfunded and too often misdiagnosed, ovarian cancer is known as the “silent killer”, yet early diagnosis could save many lives
Why the maritime industry needs more women
Despite greater awareness of the gender imbalance, advancement of women in shipping, particularly at sea, is slow
Financial services missing out by holding women back
While corporate America has been making incredible strides in efforts for gender representation and equality, there is still much to be done in this arena, specifically within the financial services industry
Women at the top are driving crypto evolution
Although the fintech sector is dominated by men, women are staking a claim in emerging cryptocurrencies
Female inventors and gender imbalance in patent applications
Patent holders are usually men as, for a number of reasons, women tend to go unrecognised as inventors
Islamic finance growth means new opportunities for women
As the appeal of Islamic finance continues to grow, more women are seeking opportunities within the sector
Franchising attracting more women and millennials
It’s a sign of a mature franchise industry – an eclectic mix of businesses achieving steady growth and an increasingly diverse group making franchising their route to ownership