#Gender Diversity

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inclusivity
Adweek
2 weeks ago
Marketing

How to Update Your Consumer Archetypes for Gender Inclusion

Brands need to focus on gender diversity to effectively connect with consumers, especially younger generations questioning traditional binary norms. [ more ]
Dailycaller
1 month ago
NYC politics

Kathy Hochul Orders NYC Landmarks Lit Up Pink, White, And Blue On Easter To Celebrate 'Transgender Day Of Visibility'

Governor Kathy Hochul designated March 31, 2024, as Transgender Day of Visibility in New York.
New York landmarks like One World Trade Center will be lit up in transgender flag colors to celebrate the day. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Women in technology

BCS report shows lack of improvement in tech diversity | Computer Weekly

Only 17% of IT specialists in the UK are women, and at the current rate of progress, it will take 283 years for gender parity in the tech sector.
Increasing the number of women in the tech sector requires a radical rethink and a more inclusive tech culture. [ more ]
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leadership-roles
ITPro
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

Cyber security sector gender balance shows modest signs of improvement

The number of women entering cyber security is increasing, with positive trends in leadership roles and hiring responsibilities. [ more ]
ComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Progress being made on gender diversity in cyber | Computer Weekly

Gender diversity in cyber security is improving, but challenges remain in achieving true parity. [ more ]
Mail Online
2 months ago
Canada news

Thousands of Aussie companies reveal gender pay gaps

Employers warned about gender pay gaps
Link between women in leadership roles and lower pay discrepancies [ more ]
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PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
LGBT

Hundreds attend first-ever Trans+ History Week event

Trans+ History Week celebrates the history of trans, non-binary, gender-diverse, and intersex people through various events and educational resources. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 week ago
LGBT

Five trans historical icons you've probably never heard of

Trans+ History Week highlights the long-standing existence of gender-diverse individuals throughout history. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
3 months ago
LGBT

Trans boys to receive vital sex education funding under Biden

The Biden administration is funding a sexual health program for trans boys with a grant of $698,736.
Trans boys are often excluded from sexual health information and are at risk for negative sexual health outcomes, such as low condom use and higher rates of pregnancy. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Medicine

More female surgeons in the operating room could improve patient outcomes: study | CBC News

Hospitals with over 35% female surgeons and anesthesiologists had better patient outcomes, emphasizing the importance of gender diversity for improved performance and care. [ more ]
Women in technology
TechRepublic
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Women in Cybersecurity: ISC2 Survey Shows Pay Gap and Benefits of Inclusive Teams

Only 17% of cybersecurity workforce respondents were women, showing ongoing gender imbalance. [ more ]
ITPro
3 weeks ago
Women in technology

Women in cyber security: Closing the gender divide

Gender diversity remains a challenge in the cybersecurity industry despite its growth, requiring more efforts to bridge the gap and provide equal opportunities. [ more ]
www.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

This is a great time for women to be in real estate,' survey finds

Women make up 62% of NAR membership
Primary drivers for women in real estate: passion, income potential, flexibility [ more ]
Entrepreneur
2 months ago
Women in technology

5 Powerful Women Who Paved the Way for Others | Entrepreneur

Women have played a vital role in shaping American history, especially in the legal field.
Despite facing challenges, the number of women attorneys in the U.S. has been increasing over the years. [ more ]
TalentLMS Blog
3 months ago
Women in technology

Empowering women in technology: A look into diversity and leadership

Increasing gender diversity in the tech industry can lead to reaching a broader audience, access to more talent, and increased innovation and revenue.
True progress lies in giving women in tech a voice at the table and valuing their ideas and contributions. [ more ]
HuffPost
7 years ago
Women in technology

Here's An Innovative Way To Get More Women Into The Boardroom

Women hold just 7% of board seats at private tech companies and 10% of board seats at unicorn startups valued at $1 billion or more.
The Boardlist, a venture aimed at recruiting more female directors, has created a searchable database of qualified female board candidates that companies can access when searching for directors. [ more ]
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ComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Data science

Women in Data: MoD's first chief data officer on overcoming imposter syndrome | Computer Weekly

Women remain significantly underrepresented in the technology and military sectors despite efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
Female leaders like Caroline Bellamy face challenges in male-dominated environments, but emphasize the importance of confidence and showcasing expertise. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Women in AI: Kate Devlin of King's College is researching AI and intimacy | TechCrunch

TechCrunch launching interviews on AI-focused women academics
Kate Devlin's contributions to AI and society [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Women in AI: Sandra Watcher, professor of data ethics at Oxford | TechCrunch

TechCrunch launches AI-focused women interviews to highlight their contributions.
Sandra Wachter evaluates ethical and legal aspects of AI, focusing on fairness and tackling disinformation. [ more ]
WIRED
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Prominent Women in Tech Say They Don't Want to Join OpenAI's All-Male Board

Lack of gender diversity remains a major issue in the AI field
Women in the ethics and safety sector of AI are more included
Voices advocating for ethical considerations are being silenced [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

NYC kindergarten students learning about penises, vulvas through city's HIV/AIDS curriculum

Young NYC students learning HIV basics in kindergarten through a revamped curriculum with a controversial book.
Lessons emphasize gender diversity, use of pronouns 'they/them' and 'theirs,' and aim to lay the foundation for understanding HIV/AIDS. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Education

Law School Hires Its First Woman Dean In Nearly 100 Years

LaVonda N. Reed named first woman dean at University of Baltimore School of Law in almost a century
Reed brings extensive legal academia experience and focus on wills, trusts, property law, and policy. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Education

This Law School's Faculty Is Doing Something Right

The law school with the highest percentage of female faculty
65.2 percent of faculty at this law school identify as women [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Education

This Law School's Faculty Is Doing Something Right

The law school with the highest percentage of female faculty
65.2 percent of faculty at this law school identify as women [ more ]
The Drum
1 month ago
Marketing

The Drum

Women are just as open and receptive to playing games as men.
Gamification campaigns built in Leadfamly engage an older audience, with 58% being 45 years or older. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
2 months ago
Career

How to Become More Persuasive at Work

Persuasion tactics for building influence at work are crucial for success.
Women in male-dominated industries like construction face unique challenges when it comes to persuasion and influence. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Women

UK academic's Wikipedia project raises profile of women around the world

Less than 20% of biographies on English Wikipedia are about women, highlighting a lack of gender diversity.
Lucy Moore started an initiative to create Wikipedia pages for women in every country, including lesser-known historical figures. [ more ]
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Ranking The Top M&A Biglaw Dealmakers In America (2023)

Top M&A lawyers in North America
Top female M&A lawyers in North America [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Alter Kendrick & Baron's Founder Shares Her Thoughts On Breaking Into And Thriving In A Male-Dominated Practice Area

The legal profession remains a male-dominated industry despite more women enrolling in law school.
Lisa Alter, founder of Alter Kendrick & Baron, shares her experiences in the music industry as a woman lawyer. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

Across Biglaw Firms, The Future Really Is Female

In 2023, more women were employed as associates at U.S. law firms than men, marking the first time women outnumbered men.
The demographics of law firms reflect the changing demographics of law schools, where women have outnumbered men for the past 8 years. [ more ]
Above the Law
4 months ago
Law

This Law School's Faculty Is Doing Something Right

The law school with the highest percentage of female faculty
65.2 percent of faculty at this law school identify as women [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
Public health

You can still give feedback to WHO on the health of trans and gender-diverse people

The WHO is developing guidelines on the health of trans and gender-diverse people and is seeking feedback.
The guidelines will address health challenges that affect access to quality healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
Health

You can still give feedback to WHO on the health of trans and gender-diverse people

The WHO is developing guidelines on the health of trans and gender-diverse people and is seeking feedback.
The guidelines will address health challenges that affect access to quality healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
4 months ago
Health

You can still give feedback to WHO on the health of trans and gender-diverse people

The WHO is developing guidelines on the health of trans and gender-diverse people and is seeking feedback.
The guidelines will address health challenges that affect access to quality healthcare for LGBTQ+ individuals. [ more ]
TNW | Ecosystems
5 months ago
Venture

European VC ecosystem heavily biased against female founders

Female-founded startups in Europe have raised less than 2% of total VC capital in 2023.
A study by Antler reveals that female founders face gender bias and are asked discriminatory questions during fundraising.
95% of founders believe that hiring more female investors can drive positive change in the European investor ecosystem. [ more ]
SWITCH
6 months ago
Venture

Report: Women in UK Venture Capital | SWITCH

Only 22% of individuals with leadership titles in VC firms are women.
Women make up only 17.7% of those with significant ownership of VC firms.
All-men-owned management companies raised 8x more funds compared to all-women-owned. [ more ]
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