What is imposter syndrome?
Millions of people across the world have experienced imposter syndrome in their life, cutting across genders, cultures, backgrounds and nationalities. But what exactly is imposter syndrome, who does it affect
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LGBTQ+ in STEM
The underrepresentation of women, racial and ethnic minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) has received a lot of attention over the years, however, one group who have almost
Best Films and TV to Inspire Women in STEM
It can be difficult to find inspiring women in STEM on the big screen, and on television. However, representation of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics has improved over
The Gender Pay Gap in STEM
Since gender pay gap reporting became mandatory for large employers (over 250 staff) in 2017, the average gender pay gap for full time employees has steadily dropped over the years.
Women in Financial Services: The Case for Gender Diversity
Over the years, the number of women in financial services in the UK has steadily grown, with Catalyst reporting that women made up 43% of the workforce in 2019. However,
Why Role Models are so Important for Black Women in STEM
New research has shown that black women are more likely to feel like they belong in STEM if they have access to black female role models. BAME Women, and especially
The Language Women Use in the Workplace and What it Means
As a woman, have you ever found yourself using the phrases “I may be wrong, but…”, or “I’m not an expert in this, but…”, or excessively using the word “sorry…”?
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021 with Some Amazing Initiatives from our Partnered Employers
Happy International Women’s Day! We wanted to celebrate by giving our community a run down of some of the exciting things our partnered employers have organised both externally and internally.
BAME Women in STEM
In 2020, women accounted for just 24% of the core STEM workforce. A recent report by WISE stated that women occupy just 16% of tech roles. However, the divides in
Celebrating BAME Women in STEM Innovators
This month is Black History Month, so we wanted to celebrate some BAME Women in STEM innovators making history today. From influential scientists to incredible engineers, mathematicians, technologists and much
Client Success Stories – Alacrity Foundation
In Autumn 2020, we hosted 10 virtual careers events for female STEM students and recent graduates who were looking to start their careers in a STEM industry. Over the course