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Survey finds sharp rise in online abuse of US women

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Online abuse of US women has surged, with over a quarter reporting harassment and LGBTQ+ and non-white women facing the highest risks.
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If women do not build it, it will be built without us

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A 24-year-old founder argues women must build the AI shaping power, or watch systems encode the blind spots that once shut them out.
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Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments

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Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.
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How do we give to gain in a fractured world?

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In a fractured world, leaders must “give to gain” by investing in cultural intelligence, turning diversity into real inclusion and resilience.
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One in four US women face rising tide of online abuse

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More than one in four US women report online abuse, with LGBTQ+ and non-white women hardest hit amid rising fears over data-fuelled harassment.
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The silent skew: Confronting structural gender bias through data

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UK tech's gender gap is no pipeline glitch but structural bias, demanding rigorous use of data and AI oversight to drive real change.
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Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

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Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.
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When work design fails, equity fails with it

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As stress soars despite supportive managers, flawed work design quietly widens equity gaps, punishing those with lives beyond work.
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DEI: A blessing or a burden in the workplace?

Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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Debates surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in workplaces intensify, with advocates and critics discussing their impact on meritocracy and culture.
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IWD 2025: More action, less show: The need for real change in policies, mindset and environment

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day 2025, the urgent need for genuine change in diversity and inclusion policies shines through as women face serious setbacks in the USA.
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AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media

Wed, 29th May 2024
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Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.
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SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020

Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.