What Does an Inclusive Workplace Look Like in 2023 and Why Does it Matter?
Business leaders are becoming increasingly more aware of the necessity of an inclusive workplace. Studies reveal that over half of
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
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
Is Salary Transparency The Key to Closing The Gender Pay Gap?
Celebrating International Equal Pay Day 18 September 2023. According to WISE findings, the gender pay gap is still problematic. Women,
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…
WISE GCSE Results Analysis 2023
Key Findings: GCSE Results 2023 – Overview Girls did well across the board in GCSE Core-STEM subjects. This year’s GCSE
A-Level Results Show a “Significant Change in Approach” is Needed
Today’s A-Level results show very little change with results similar to those before the pandemic. The percentage of female entrants
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
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
Work Life Week: How Flexiblity 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
“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
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
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
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.
Girls on Track: How F1 in Schools Drives Improved Gender Balance
Historically, there was “no place for women” in Formula 1. Not as drivers, engineers or arguably even fans. Vanessa Lau
WISE Young Professionals’ Board: The Leavers’ Highlights 2023
These outstanding young professionals may be moving onto new and exciting roles, but the lessons they learned on the WISE
Gender Pay Gap: “For Major Change to Occur, Major Action is Needed”
WISE CEO Kay Hussain explains how there’s a “fundamental flaw” in the system, and that a lack of change in
Closing the STEM Gap: New Report Offers Practical Steps
WISE Member and world-leading business consulting organisation PA Consulting has released an insightful new report, focused on practical and achievable
WISE Conference 2023: ‘Returners are an untapped, high-calibre talent pool,’ said GEO lead
WISE Conference 2023 overview: Nina Lawrence, Head of Return To Work Policy at the Government Equalities Office, made the statement
“Diversity concerns” from new report on engineering in higher education
An extensive research report from charity EngineeringUK has revealed a “concerning” lack of diversity as it explores the number, characteristics