Opinion stories - Page 8
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
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fintech
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hcm
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risk & compliance
On International Women's Day 2026, women in fintech expose an “authority gap” where progress on paper masks bias in daily decisions.
5 ways women in tech can negotiate a pay rise
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hcm
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flexible work
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ict sector
Women in tech are still paid less and promoted slower; here are five strategic steps to negotiate the rise your impact deserves.
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
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digital transformation
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crypto
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fintech
Women in fintech say inclusion tech is advancing faster than culture, warning against hollow celebration while pushing for real structural change.
Don't rule yourself out of a career in STEM
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edutech
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uc
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data science
Women are urged not to self-select out of STEM, as diverse skills and personalities are vital to drive innovation and challenge stereotypes.
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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data analytics
In 2026, AI agents move from pilots to the enterprise core, forcing firms to prove measurable value under tight governance.
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
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crypto
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fintech
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hcm
Fintech's risk frameworks are missing a vital safeguard: more women in decision rooms to challenge blind spots and prioritise resilience.
The courage to lead: Women, technology, and the work that remains
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ai
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it industry
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leadership
Women already belong in the rooms where technology's future is decided. As AI reshapes our industry, it's time their voices truly shape the path forward.
From practicing lawyer to legal engineer: Why the safe bet isn't always the best bet
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document management
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digital transformation
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ecm
A former BigLaw lawyer explains how swapping the safe partnership track for legal tech unlocked purpose, innovation and a front-row seat to AI.
If women do not build it, it will be built without us
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data analytics
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fintech
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ai
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.
Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Women in cybersecurity, long trained to question and validate, are uniquely placed to lead the era of risky, fast‑moving AI tools.
Female representation in AI is a win-win situation for businesses
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uc
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digital transformation
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data science
Boosting female representation in AI is key to cutting bias, building trust and unlocking more innovative, profitable business outcomes.
Where are the godmothers of AI in the tech industry?
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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ai
Women shape our world, yet lack power over AI systems that govern work, wealth and welfare - where are the true godmothers of AI?.
Leadership, transformation, and designing what's next for women
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digital transformation
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
An Iranian tech leader calls for women to claim space in AI and redesign leadership so work and family expand, not limit, their futures.
Give to Gain: Creating pathways for women in fraud prevention
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fintech
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Fraud teams can unlock leadership pathways for women by breaking silos, sharing context and pairing mentorship with real decision power.
IWD 2026 - Creating a durable tech career in the age of AI
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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software engineering
As AI automates routine coding, architects who design systems and exercise judgement build the most durable, bias-resistant tech careers.
Designing for reality: What my non-traditional path taught me about diversity in tech
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
A technologist's non-traditional path shows why true diversity is now critical to build trustworthy, inclusive AI and products that work in reality.
When bandwidth Is capped but ambition Isn't
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hcm
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hybrid & remote work
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software development
As my bandwidth shrank with motherhood and caregiving, my ambition didn't - but workplaces quietly rationed away the complex work.
It's time to make a genuine effort to retain experienced and capable women
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devops
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hcm
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apm
Tech must scrap the 'invisible shelf life' on mid-life women and redesign work so experience, not age, determines who leads and stays.
Balancing the scales: Women's authority and risk-taking still judged differently in marketing and tech
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marketing
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it industry
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branding
Women in marketing and tech still see their authority doubted and risk-taking questioned, while male confidence is too often overvalued.
Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women
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fintech
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payment technologies
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hybrid & remote work
As hybrid work reshapes careers, leaders are urged to build trust, model boundaries and help women silence self-doubt to truly thrive.