The latest Global Entrepreneurship Team (GEM) UK National Report has revealed significant trends in early-stage entrepreneurial activity, particularly among women, immigrant, and non-white ethnic populations, who remain the most entrepreneurial groups in the UK.

Despite progress, women’s representation in the global tech workforce remains low, even at leading tech firms. This highlights the need for ongoing efforts to boost gender diversity in the industry.

A new report from AND Digital, titled 'Rewards & Resilience,' highlights the duality faced by women leaders in technology roles: immense job satisfaction coupled with significant barriers. According to the research, 90% of women find their careers rewarding despite an equal percentage experiencing gender bias.

Over half (52%) of CEOs believe their organisations lag in workforce diversity, with 37% of chief HR officers sharing this sentiment, according to research by The IN Group.

While entrepreneurship in the UK remains heavily skewed towards men, the number of women starting companies has never been higher.

Sustainable Ventures, a European climate tech hub, has invested significantly more in female founders than the global industry average, committing nearly a quarter (23%) of its funds to all-female founding teams compared to the industry's 1.8% in 2023.

With one in seven people in the UK being neurodivergent, most organisations will have neurodiverse employees throughout their workforce.

Through my modelling and influencing, I am passionate about providing representation for mature women by celebrating my silver hair and my age, something I feel is often shied away from by startups, brands, advertisers and consumers.

Entrepreneurship presents vast opportunities for people looking to work for themselves and make their hobby or interest their career. According to a report by Lloyds Bank, 25% of entrepreneurs in the UK are disabled or neurodiverse.

International Women in Engineering Day (INWED), celebrated each year on 23rd June, is more than just a day of recognition; it is a pivotal moment for startups to reflect on and embrace the invaluable contributions of women in engineering.

As the technology landscape continues to develop and shift at an unprecedented pace, the need for a diverse and inclusive workforce becomes even more pressing. The UK tech scene, in particular, is thriving, having seen recent major investment in its AI sector, making it the biggest in Europe.

Creating an inclusive workplace for LGBT employees is not only a matter of ethics but also a sound business strategy. A diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, enhances employee satisfaction, and attracts top talent. As the world celebrates Pride Month this June, here are key steps employers can take to create a supportive environment for LGBT employees:

A study by IBM reveals that over a third (37%) of business leaders in the UK recognise the growing significance of promoting women into decision-making roles as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent.

Discovery Park, Kent’s thriving life science and innovation community, has announced the selection of 11 promising startups in FemTech and Women’s Health to join Discovery Spark, its growth and support programme for early-stage businesses.

Project Nemo announced that support from across the FinTech industry had enabled the disability inclusion initiative to exhibit at Money20/20, aiming to raise awareness of the need to better serve the UK’s largest minority.

The proliferation of Generative AI (GenAI) in the workplace has helped level the playing field for women in technology, according to a new study from Boston Consulting Group.

Enterprising Women, a free business support programme for aspiring female founders, has launched for its fourth year.

From a young age, girls are taught that the sky has limits. From experiencing gender bias in school to being promoted more slowly than their male peers, women face the pervasive ‘glass ceiling’ in many ways.

Samantha Gilchrist is the businesswoman and powerhouse behind The Gilchrist Collection – the UK's largest wedding venue collection. Having previously worked as a wedding photographer, Sam has over 15 years of experience in the industry.

A first-of-its-kind event is coming to London to highlight the need for intersectionality in investing. Dubbed an ‘(un)conference’ due its focus on championing unheard voices and pioneering a new approach to tech events, the intersectional incredibles Forum (iiF) will be hosted on 16 July at Google headquarters in London.