Women Empowerment

Lenovo is deeply committed to advancing gender equality across all fronts – in the workplace, marketplace, and community. Recognizing our pivotal role in promoting women in STEM, Lenovo stands at the forefront of initiatives aimed at empowering women in technology […] Click here to view original web page at www.lenovo.com

In the tech industry, where voices of women are often underrepresented, NetApp’s Speak Up! Executive Briefing Center (EBC) workshop aims to celebrate and elevate all the unique superpowers within our employee base. Last month, we kicked off the program with our very first workshop sponsored by Women in Technology, and it…

Pat Mitchell is a serial ceiling smasher: She was the first female president of CNN Productions and PBS and the first woman to own and host a nationally syndicated daily talk show. She is also a passionate mentor, and here, she offers practical advice on how to best empower other…

Ten years ago, Cisco Networking Academy launched the Women Rock-IT initiative in the APJC region to help address the gender imbalance in the tech industry. The program was designed to show young women that there is a future for them in tech, with activities including Learn-A-Thons, volunteer events, and live virtual broadcasts featuring prominent…

I spent much of March traveling the country doing one of my favorite things — spending time with franchise professionals. Each opportunity to dig into the nitty gritty with franchise owners is reinvigorating. One of the lessons I haven’t been able to stop thinking about is the incredible strength women can bring…

I think it’s terribly funny that men have these weird dangles between their legs – I wouldn’t like that at all.” The actor Miriam Margolyes is talking about male genitalia and dildos – subjects she assumes must have been causing amusement for millennia. “I think from the very beginning, women have been…

Young women must be given more help to follow careers in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), MPs have heard. Emma Morgan, 18, and Victoria Searle, 24, shared experiences of work and study in fields supporting the defence sector. MPs are examining the skills pipeline and the industry’s future job…

The goal of a successful retirement is to ensure that you have sufficient funds to maintain your lifestyle and even enjoy your retirement years. Saving for this goal should start early and be consistent, but that can be difficult for women for many reasons: the gender pay gap, time out…

On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, it is crucial to address the gender disparity that still persists in the cybersecurity sector. While the field has seen significant growth over the years, women continue to be underrepresented, holding only 25% of cybersecurity positions in…

Every month, there are a handful of days when I feel so desperately sad I can barely leave my house. There have been panic attacks, feelings of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts. It’s something that only started in the last few years, and as such, there has been no shortage of…