The Importance of Mentorship for Women in STEM
Women have long been underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields, making up less that 30% of the STEM workforce. Dr. Hernandez, an associate professor specialising in science […]
10 Ways to Increase Your Happiness at Work
Celebrating International Week of Happiness at Work According to Indeed’s Work Happiness Score, workplace unhappiness impacts three out of four employees, negatively affecting their mental health and/or physical health. As […]
A Guide to Supporting Your Employees Through Grief
This Grief Awareness Day, we take a look at the best ways to support employees in the workplace through bereavement… Amidst the ever-evolving realm of modern business, it’s imperative to […]
We Must Inspire Girls for a “More Equitable and Innovative Future”
Dr. Tanya Shreedhar is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Edinburgh, and a 2023 finalist at the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science UK & Ireland Rising Talents Awards. We […]
Unconscious Bias: The Silent Barrier to Your Inclusion and Equity Efforts
Unconscious bias continues to cast a subtle yet significant shadow over the workplace. And it could be harming your business not just culturally, but economically… Hidden prejudices affect how we perceive […]
Work Life Week: How Flexibility is Key to Improved D&I
National Work Life Week (2-6 October 2023) is a campaign for improved work-life balance and wellbeing. As an employer, this is a key focus for improved diversity & inclusion… Employers […]
“Slow progress” as UK 18-year-olds make record number of computing course applications
WISE CEO Kay Hussain welcomes the new UCAS data on record computing applications, but says we are “nowhere near” where we need to be with gender balance in STEM. Record […]
Life as a woman signaller at Network Rail
Network Rail recruits signallers from a variety of backgrounds and industries and provides all the training needed to start a rewarding career. We caught up with Pam Elkington to ask […]
How Tackling Gender Diversity Will Supercharge STEM Innovation
WISE CEO Kay Hussain addressed the crowd at the UKSPA Summer Conference in York – highlighting the importance of embracing talented women in science and innovation. Senior leaders, managers, developers, […]
Amazing Historical Engineering Contributions by British Women
Despite facing enormous barriers through the ages, women have repeatedly gone against the tide and made their mark in engineering. This National Engineering Day, we take a look at some […]