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Why a flexible and dynamic environment is a good place to champion equality
Gender equality in the workplace can be achieved with initiatives such as agile working, women’s networks, family-friendly policies, and training programmes. During her 15 years in the industry, Emma Mongey — ETF Operations Manager in the Dublin-based office of the global investment manager, Invesco — has seen big changes that have helped champion gender equality....
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How collaboration supports the growth of women in the industry
Ireland is seeking to become Europe’s STEM leader by 2026 by nurturing an ecosystem that facilitates and encourages women in technology. A study by McKinsey Global Institute has shown that gender-diverse companies are 15% more likely to outperform their peers financially. Advancing gender equality at work could add USD 12 trillion to global GDP growth...
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Initiatives promote more women to lead businesses in Ireland
Extensive research shows that companies with gender balance in leadership positions perform better in terms of profitability, productivity, innovation and growth. In an era when competition for talent has dramatically intensified, companies with a more diversified and balanced team will be more attractive to a wider pool of talent. Diversity for the economy Enterprise Ireland...
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Pushing for stable opportunities for women in the tech industry
An action-driven organisation comprised of 20+ tech companies have come together with a clear mission of attracting, retaining and promoting women in technology and business. The saying that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” echoes true for Connecting Women in Tech (CWiT) and its members. Although all its member companies have...
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The women founder landscape in Ireland needs equity, not equality
Women and men founders are treated differently and can have different outlooks based on experience. It’s a cultural and systemic disconnect. Parity is decades away based on current statistics. The 2021 levels of reported investment in women-founded companies were 1% in Europe, 2% globally, and 8% in Ireland. For every woman entrepreneur in Ireland, there...
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Women bouncing back stronger after a career break
If you’ve ever hit pause on your career, you’re not alone. According to a 2022 LinkedIn survey, nearly two-thirds of employees have taken a break at some point in their careers. It may be no surprise that women dominate this statistic. Whether it’s to grow a family, look after elderly parents, or pursue a passion,...
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Bridging the gender pay gap should be a top priority for businesses
Gender pay gap reporting alone will not identify or solve the myriad of structural, cultural and policy causes of gender imbalance but it will focus attention on taking necessary action on the issues contributing to the gap. The gender pay gap is an unusual calculation which rather than considering the job, working pattern, level in...
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The journey to gender balance
The 30% Club launched in the UK in 2010, with a goal of achieving at least 30 per cent women on FTSE-100 boards, and a vision for gender balance at all levels of organisations.
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The future of retail and digitisation
The retail sector may not be synonymous with digital technology and innovation, but renewed value in the customer experience may just bring the three together.
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Diverse teams are more productive: three top tips
Gender diversity in the workforce attracts investors and benefits employers and employees.