Women in Tech

“Female leadership style.” We’ve all heard it. But what’s really behind the label? It's usually said with admiration: collaborative, empathetic, emotionally intelligent. And those are great traits. But when we frame them as female, we start limiting what leadership is supposed to look like and who gets to define it. What if the real issue isn’t how women lead but how narrowly we still define leadership? Our latest piece explores the subtle expectations baked into workplace language, and why it’s time to rethink how we talk about leadership without putting it in a gendered box 💭

💬 Communication isn’t just a soft skill, it’s your tech career’s secret weapon. In our latest guest blog, Danielle Keegan from VIQU IT Recruitment shares how women in tech can build confidence and presence with simple techniques like anchoring, box-breathing, and using AI for feedback. It’s time to speak up and be heard. 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/6e8lLhi #SoftSkills #CommunicationMatters #TechLeadership #CareerConfidence

£3.5 billion lost every year. That’s the economic cost of women leaving tech roles in the UK - not due to caring responsibilities, but due to broken systems: stalled progression, lack of sponsorship, poor pay transparency, and toxic culture. The Lovelace Report 2025 authored by WeAreTechWomen, Oliver Wyman, and Karen Blake is a powerful call to action for the industry. We’ve unpacked the data, shared our take, and outlined what needs to change - urgently. 📖 Read the full article: https://buff.ly/XOsoGIS 💬 What’s your biggest takeaway from the Lovelace Report? #WomenInTech #LovelaceReport #GenderEquity #Leadership #DiversityInTech #FutureOfWork

Would you stay in a job that scrapped hybrid working? According to new research by King's College London, 55% of women wouldn’t. They’d walk - because flexibility isn’t a “nice to have” anymore. It’s essential. We’re seeing this play out in tech roles across the board, especially among women juggling caregiving, career growth and burnout. In our latest piece, we break down the data, what recruiters are seeing on the ground, and what it means for employers trying to keep great talent. Read the full piece: https://buff.ly/QRM95cC 💬 Have you ever turned down a job because it didn’t offer hybrid working?

Tech keeps talking about innovation. But who’s it really for? 🤔 In 2025, we’re still seeing “game-changing” tools that exclude, misidentify, or actively disadvantage people from the moment they launch. Because when inclusion isn’t part of the design process, it’s not progress, it’s replication. Our latest thought piece looks at what happens when innovation leaves people out, and why the most future-facing companies are the ones building with equity, access, and lived experience from the start.

Why GDPR decisions aren’t just for lawyers, and why women in tech should pay attention. The EDPB’s move to back the UK’s data adequacy extension might sound procedural, but for startups, freelancers and remote-first teams, it means real-world stability. This guest post by Marina Danielyan unpacks the impact for those working across borders, without the luxury of in-house legal teams. 🔗 Read the full piece: https://buff.ly/Thbntg0

“I want to learn to code… but where do I even start?” It’s one of the most common questions we hear. In a world full of programming languages, bootcamps and buzzwords, the first step is often the hardest. So we’ve made it easier: 7 coding languages that are beginner-friendly, in demand, and perfect for anyone starting out. Get started: https://buff.ly/yMCyaM3 Which one would you choose first? 👇 #LearnToCode #BeginnerCoding #TechCareers

She nailed the last project. She’s proven herself. So why is she being asked to prove it all over again? 😴 For many women in tech, competence isn’t cumulative, it’s constantly re-evaluated. This week, we’re talking about the constant cycle of re-proving that many women in tech face and the quiet toll it takes: 🔹 Time spent managing perception instead of growing 🔹 Being judged on proof, while others are backed on potential 🔹 The exhaustion of doing the work and defending it

What does real inclusion feel like? For Jessica Hunt, it meant stepping into a workplace where she didn’t have to shrink to fit in, and where representation wasn’t just a box-tick. Now a Data Product Manager at IAG Loyalty, Jess shares her journey from science grad to tech leader and why visibility, allyship and a culture of trust made all the difference. 📖 Read her story: https://buff.ly/HGwwKTf #InclusiveLeadership #RepresentationMatters #CareerJourneys #IAGLoyalty #TechCareers

💼 Switched jobs in tech a few times? Contracted here and there? Climbed the ladder but left a few pension pots behind? You’re not alone. In the fast-paced world of tech, it’s easy to focus on salary boosts and skill-building while your pensions quietly pile up in the background. But that “pile” could be costing you more than you think. 🔍 Small pots = higher fees. 📉 Scattered accounts = missed investment opportunities. 💸 Lost pots = lost money. Our latest guest article from Dakota Murphey dives into how women in tech can simplify their pensions, cut costs, and take back control of their financial future, no matter where you are in your career. 👉 Read the full piece: https://buff.ly/mRFfroG #FinancialWellbeing #PensionPlanning #TechCareers #MoneyMatters #EqualityAtWork #WorkSmarter