#Women
How #MeToo is making its mark on the events industry
From so-called booth babes to sexual harassment of women, sexism remains rife in areas of the events industry, and some organisers must try harder to set a more inclusive tone
Why Africa remains an untapped market for femtech
High birth rates, rising populations and stigmas around infertility are holding back awareness around fertility in many parts of Africa. But a handful of companies are doing their bit to empower more women to take charge of their reproductive health
More women in finance isn’t enough, we need female CFOs
Despite some progress, there remains much to be done to achieve more women on company boards as finance directors
Why the industry needs more women in engineering
Engineering is missing out because of latent prejudice and unconscious bias preventing women from entering the profession
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