Women in the workforce
Interesting article! New research suggests that promoting flatter organizational structures during the recruitment process may actually deter female applicants, as women often view these environments as more difficult to navigate, with heavier workloads and limited opportunities for advancement.
Inclusion and tech
Apple has just announced that its newest AirPods Pro can function as clinical-grade over-the-counter hearing aids for adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. In this article, disability advocate Haben Girma discusses why this innovation could be transformative and how it might help normalize the use of assistive technology in society.
AI bias
Insightful interview with Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, Microsoft’s Chief Diversity Officer, where she discusses addressing biases in generative AI and inclusive allyship across cultures. She also shares how Microsoft is working to ensure its talent keeps pace with rapid changes in AI technology.
Paternity leave
A campaign to improve paternity leave in the UK has gone viral this week as activists attached life-size baby dolls in slings to bronze statues of men across London. The campaigners are drawing attention to the UK’s parental leave policies, which are ranked as the least generous for fathers in Europe. Read more here.
