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Clear, practical writing on careers for women, the gender pay gap, returnships, inclusive hiring and women in leadership.

Women in leadership: how to step up to your first management role Women in leadership

Women in leadership: how to step up to your first management role

A practical guide for women in leadership, with UK-grounded steps to win your first management role, from building a case to negotiating the offer.

7 Aug 2026

Is the UK consulting industry good for women? Pay gap data 2026 Company scorecard

Is the UK consulting industry good for women? Pay gap data 2026

The UK consulting gender pay gap explained for 2026, what the figures hide, and how to tell a genuinely good consulting employer for women from the rest.

6 Aug 2026

How to build a balanced team when you're hiring DEI recruiting

How to build a balanced team when you're hiring

A practical guide to building balanced teams when you hire, with UK-relevant steps to widen your shortlist, reduce bias, and keep quality high.

5 Aug 2026

Best UK marketing companies for women in 2026 Company scorecard

Best UK marketing companies for women in 2026

How to identify the best marketing companies for women in 2026: the UK signals that reveal which agencies genuinely back women, and how to check them yourself.

4 Aug 2026

Careers for women in finance: breaking into the City Jobs & careers

Careers for women in finance: breaking into the City

A practical guide to careers for women in finance: the main routes into the City, the roles worth targeting, and how to spot an employer that backs women.

3 Aug 2026

Gender pay gap reporting deadlines: the 2026 employer calendar Pay gap & transparency

Gender pay gap reporting deadlines: the 2026 employer calendar

Gender pay gap reporting deadlines for 2026: the snapshot dates, filing dates, and six figures every UK employer with 250 or more staff must publish.

31 Jul 2026

How to reduce bias in your hiring process DEI recruiting

How to reduce bias in your hiring process

How to reduce bias in hiring: a practical UK guide to where bias hides in your funnel and the concrete steps that give every strong candidate a fair shot.

30 Jul 2026

Is the UK healthcare sector good for women? Pay gap data 2026 Company scorecard

Is the UK healthcare sector good for women? Pay gap data 2026

The UK healthcare gender pay gap explained for 2026, why a female-majority sector still has a gap, and how to spot a genuinely good healthcare employer.

29 Jul 2026

Careers for women in tech: roles, pay, and how to start Jobs & careers

Careers for women in tech: roles, pay, and how to start

Careers for women in tech in the UK: the best-paying roles, the real pay gap, and practical steps to start or switch, backed by BCS and gov.uk data.

28 Jul 2026

Best UK finance companies for women in 2026 Company scorecard

Best UK finance companies for women in 2026

How to spot the best finance companies for women in 2026: the UK data that shows which finance employers genuinely back women, and how to check it.

27 Jul 2026

Networking for women: how to build a circle that lifts you Hub

Networking for women: how to build a circle that lifts you

Networking for women, minus the awkward small talk. How to build a professional circle that actually lifts you, with practical UK ways to start.

24 Jul 2026

How the gender pay gap is calculated (with examples) Pay gap & transparency

How the gender pay gap is calculated (with examples)

How the gender pay gap is calculated, with worked examples: mean versus median, the six figures UK employers report, and what they really show.

23 Jul 2026

Female recruitment: why woman-to-woman hiring matters Hub

Female recruitment: why woman-to-woman hiring matters

Female recruitment done well means fair, women-first hiring. Why woman-to-woman hiring works, what UK law allows, and how to do it without tokenism.

22 Jul 2026

Is the UK legal industry good for women? Pay gap data 2026 Company scorecard

Is the UK legal industry good for women? Pay gap data 2026

The law firm gender pay gap runs at double the UK average. Here is what 2026 pay data says about whether the legal industry really works for women.

21 Jul 2026

Women in tech awards in the UK: who to watch Women in tech

Women in tech awards in the UK: who to watch

A guide to the UK women in tech awards worth watching in 2026, what each one recognises, who they are for, and how to get nominated.

21 Jul 2026

How to spot a women-friendly employer before you apply Company scorecard

How to spot a women-friendly employer before you apply

Not sure which companies are good for women? Here is how to spot a women-friendly employer from pay gap data, policies and hiring signals, before you apply.

20 Jul 2026

How to write a profile that shows your potential Jobs & careers

How to write a profile that shows your potential

Searching jobs for women? A candidate profile that shows your potential beats a flat CV. Here is how to write one that gets you seen.

16 Jul 2026

What 'fit-first' hiring means for women candidates Hub

What 'fit-first' hiring means for women candidates

Fit-first hiring, and women hiring women, put match over pedigree. Here is what it means for women candidates and how it changes your search.

16 Jul 2026

Women returning to work: a 30-day confidence plan Returnships & maternity

Women returning to work: a 30-day confidence plan

Returning to work after maternity leave? This 30-day confidence plan gives women a calm, practical week-by-week route back.

16 Jul 2026

Best UK technology companies for women in 2026 Company scorecard

Best UK technology companies for women in 2026

How to spot the best technology companies for women in 2026: the UK signals that show which tech employers genuinely back women, and how to check them.

13 Jul 2026

Why CVs Flatten Women (and Why Women-First Hiring Works Better) Hub

Why CVs Flatten Women (and Why Women-First Hiring Works Better)

CVs reward straight-line careers and quiet self-promotion, which disadvantages women. Here is the evidence, and why women-first hiring works better.

11 Jul 2026

Tech jobs in the UK: a guide for women Women in tech

Tech jobs in the UK: a guide for women

A practical guide to tech jobs in the UK for women: the best roles, the skills that matter, realistic pay and how to get hired without a tech degree.

9 Jul 2026

Female leaders to know: women changing UK workplaces Women in leadership

Female leaders to know: women changing UK workplaces

Female leaders are reshaping UK workplaces. Meet the women changing business, finance and tech, and what their paths teach the rest of us.

8 Jul 2026

Is the UK finance industry good for women? Pay gap data 2026 Company scorecard

Is the UK finance industry good for women? Pay gap data 2026

The UK finance gender pay gap explained for 2026, what the figures hide, and how to tell a genuinely good finance employer for women from the rest.

7 Jul 2026

Inclusive employers: what good looks like DEI recruiting

Inclusive employers: what good looks like

What makes inclusive employers genuinely good for women in 2026, the signals that matter, and how to tell real inclusion from a polished careers page.

6 Jul 2026

Pay transparency in the UK: what's changing and why Pay gap & transparency

Pay transparency in the UK: what's changing and why

Pay transparency in the UK is shifting fast. Here is what is changing in 2026 and 2027, what the EU directive means, and how employers should prepare.

3 Jul 2026

Women in leadership: why representation still lags Women in leadership

Women in leadership: why representation still lags

Women in leadership is rising on UK boards, yet executive roles still lag. Here is what the data shows and what holds progress back.

3 Jul 2026

Return-to-work programmes for women in the UK Returnships & maternity

Return-to-work programmes for women in the UK

A guide to return to work programme options for women in the UK, from returnships to phased returns, and how to find one that fits your life.

1 Jul 2026

Maternity discrimination at work: know your rights Returnships & maternity

Maternity discrimination at work: know your rights

Maternity discrimination is unlawful in the UK. Know your rights on pay, redundancy, and return to work, and the steps to take if it happens to you.

30 Jun 2026

Executive coaching for women: is it worth it? Coaching

Executive coaching for women: is it worth it?

Executive coaching for women: what it costs, what it changes, and how to decide if it is worth it. A practical UK guide for women weighing the investment.

29 Jun 2026

What is a returnship and is it right for you? Returnships & maternity

What is a returnship and is it right for you?

A returnship is a paid return-to-work programme after a career break. Here is what a returnship involves and how to tell if one is right for you.

27 Jun 2026

Best UK companies for women in 2026 Company scorecard

Best UK companies for women in 2026

Looking for the best companies for women in the UK in 2026? Here is what genuinely sets them apart, and how to check any employer before you apply.

25 Jun 2026

DEI hiring: what it really means in 2026 DEI recruiting

DEI hiring: what it really means in 2026

DEI hiring explained for UK employers: what it means, what the Equality Act 2010 allows, and how to do it well without quotas or lowering the bar.

24 Jun 2026

How to negotiate a salary (and close your own pay gap) Pay gap & transparency

How to negotiate a salary (and close your own pay gap)

How to negotiate a salary with confidence: UK steps to research your worth, ask for more, and close your own pay gap. A clear, practical guide.

23 Jun 2026

Diversity recruitment: building balanced teams that last DEI recruiting

Diversity recruitment: building balanced teams that last

Diversity recruitment done well builds balanced teams that last. A practical UK guide to fairer hiring, reducing bias and staying within the law.

22 Jun 2026

Is the UK technology industry good for women? Pay gap data 2026 Company scorecard

Is the UK technology industry good for women? Pay gap data 2026

The UK technology gender pay gap, how many women work in tech and what the figures hide. A clear 2026 read on whether tech is good for women.

19 Jun 2026

Karrabina company gender scorecard: how it works Company scorecard

Karrabina company gender scorecard: how it works

The Karrabina company gender scorecard turns public UK pay gap data into a clear read on whether an employer is a good place for women to work.

18 Jun 2026

How to read a company's gender pay gap figures Company scorecard

How to read a company's gender pay gap figures

Comparing the gender pay gap by company? Learn what the six UK figures mean, how to read mean and median, and how to spot real progress for women.

17 Jun 2026

Returning to work after maternity leave: a confidence guide Returnships & maternity

Returning to work after maternity leave: a confidence guide

Resuming work after maternity leave? A confidence guide to your UK rights, KIT days, flexible working and a calmer first day back.

16 Jun 2026

Inclusive recruitment: a practical guide for hiring teams DEI recruiting

Inclusive recruitment: a practical guide for hiring teams

A practical inclusive recruitment guide for UK hiring teams: what it means, where bias hides in your funnel, and the steps that actually widen your talent pool.

15 Jun 2026

The UK gender pay gap, explained simply Pay gap & transparency

The UK gender pay gap, explained simply

The UK gender pay gap, explained simply: what it is, what the latest figures show, why it exists, and how it differs from equal pay. A clear guide.

12 Jun 2026

Jobs for women: how to find roles that actually fit you Jobs & careers

Jobs for women: how to find roles that actually fit you

Looking for jobs for women that genuinely fit your life? A practical UK guide to finding roles, reading culture, pay and flexibility before you apply.

11 Jun 2026

Careers for women: a practical guide to finding the right fit Jobs & careers

Careers for women: a practical guide to finding the right fit

Careers for women in the UK: the best sectors, pay and flexible working, plus how to find an employer that fits you and values your full potential.

10 Jun 2026

Equality, diversity and inclusion jobs: a guide for women DEI recruiting

Equality, diversity and inclusion jobs: a guide for women

A practical guide to equality, diversity and inclusion jobs in the UK: the roles, the routes in, and how to find an employer that genuinely values you.

9 Jun 2026

Gender pay gap reporting: the complete UK guide Pay gap & transparency

Gender pay gap reporting: the complete UK guide

Gender pay gap reporting in the UK explained: who must report, the six required figures, deadlines, enforcement, and how it differs from equal pay.

8 Jun 2026

What the 2026 EU pay transparency directive means for UK employers Pay gap & transparency

What the 2026 EU pay transparency directive means for UK employers

The EU pay transparency directive must be national law by June 2026. Here's what it requires, and what it means for UK employers and women's pay.

5 Jun 2026

Diversity and inclusion jobs in the UK: where to find them DEI recruiting

Diversity and inclusion jobs in the UK: where to find them

Looking for diversity and inclusion jobs in the UK? The best job boards, employers and networks to find DEI roles that value what you bring.

4 Jun 2026

What are KIT days and how many can you take? Returnships & maternity

What are KIT days and how many can you take?

KIT days (Keeping In Touch) let you work up to 10 days on maternity leave without losing pay. Understand your rights and how to use them.

3 Jun 2026

Karrabina: women-first, fit-first hiring (how it works) Hub

Karrabina: women-first, fit-first hiring (how it works)

Karrabina is a women-first, fit-first hiring platform. Here's how women-hiring-women works, why CVs flatten women, and how our company scorecard helps.

1 Jun 2026