Parental leave stories

New UK data shows men see parenthood penalties as gender neutral, even as women report a clear, lasting motherhood hit to pay and progression.

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

Hidden gaps in mentoring, health and leadership support are quietly stalling women's careers, despite workplaces claiming progress on equality.

UK tech leaders urge firms to turn 'Give to Gain' into year-round action to back women's careers, not a one-day International Women's Day slogan.

Women in UK tech don't need more pep talks; they need pay, promotion and parental policies built to keep them and let them rise.

Tech leaders use International Women's Day to demand structural change, real equity and female power in shaping AI and senior decisions.

Women say the future of work must prioritise flexibility, parental support, pay equity, health policies and real power in decisions.

Women power the NHS but are sidelined in healthtech, leaving the tools meant to transform care shaped in rooms they rarely occupy.

On International Women's Day, leaders urge tech to move from visibility for women to real executive power, policy support and pay parity.

UK tech's gender gap is no pipeline glitch but structural bias, demanding rigorous use of data and AI oversight to drive real change.

Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.

Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.

Koddi argues career progress hinges on structured sponsorship, not ad hoc mentorship, turning advocacy into core organisational infrastructure.

UK tech leaders warn women must be central to tackling digital skills gaps or the economy risks losing more than GBP £10 billion in growth.

Gen Z 'lily padding' is pushing UK employers to ditch rigid promotion ladders and design flexible, personalised career paths to retain staff.

Belgium tops the 2025 ranking as the best country for women to work and live, with low wage gaps and generous maternity leave boosting their well-being.

The gender pay gap in the UK could cost women over GBP £93,400 across a 40-year career, with disparities widening as employees age.

Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.

On International Women's Day 2025, the call for compulsory paternity leave intensifies, aiming to level the playing field for women in tech and engineering.