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Companies Cutting DEI Programs Face Talent Retention Crisis

Kellie Kwarteng July 30, 2025 No Comments

New data reveals immediate impact on workforce diversity and employee morale Nearly half of companies that eliminated their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs since November 2024 are experiencing declining employee…

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The £3.5 Billion Crisis: The Lovelace Report – Out Now!

Kellie Kwarteng July 17, 2025 No Comments

How broken career frameworks are driving women out of tech – and what we can do about it The UK tech sector stands at a crossroads. While the government ambitiously…

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Elevating Women: The Transformative Power of Securely Yours

Kellie Kwarteng May 1, 2025 No Comments

In a landscape where the technology sector continues to thrive, the mission of Elevate stands as a beacon of hope and progress. Dedicated to uplifting women and non-binary individuals from…

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Elevating Girls in Tech: International Girls in ICT Day – Elevate Women in Tech

Kellie Kwarteng April 24, 2025 No Comments

Happy International Girls in ICT Day! This day (24th April) marks a global initiative aimed at encouraging and empowering girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the…

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Building Tomorrow’s Cyber Defenders: Insights from the SASIG Cyber Leaders Summit at the National Cyber Security Show

Kellie Kwarteng April 18, 2025 No Comments

Kellie Kwarteng, Founder of Halzak and Elevate Women in Tech, joined industry leaders at the National Cyber Security Show to address the critical challenge of developing the future cybersecurity talent…

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Halzak and Elevate Women in Tech: Transforming the Cybersecurity Landscape at the National Cyber Security Show

Kellie Kwarteng April 18, 2025 No Comments

In the cybersecurity industry, where women make up just 22% of the UK workforce, creating meaningful change requires both innovative thinking and practical action. Next week, Halzak will be showcasing…

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ElevateHER: The 2025 Halzak Women in Tech Leadership Mentorship Program – Registrations Open!

Kellie Kwarteng April 18, 2025 No Comments

ElevateHER—the award-winning leadership mentorship programme recognised by the SheCanCode PowerUp Awards—is now accepting applications for Cohort 4. This transformative initiative is specifically designed to support 50 talented women ready to…

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The Power of Mentorship: Reflections from Elevate’s International Women’s Day Event

Kellie Kwarteng April 18, 2025 No Comments

Transforming Careers Through Meaningful Connections and Mentorship 18th March marked a significant milestone for our Elevate Women in Tech community as we hosted our International Women’s Day event focused on…

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Celebrating Women in Tech: 15 Women of the Past, Present & Future

Kellie Kwarteng April 18, 2025 No Comments

Women’s History Month 2025 – Women in Tech This Women’s History Month, Elevate Women in Tech celebrates both the women of the past who shaped our present and those in…

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Halzak Elevate Women in Tech Joins Women of Silicon Roundabout 2024 as Community Partner

Kellie Kwarteng October 29, 2024 No Comments

We’re thrilled to announce that Halzak Elevate Women in Tech Community has been selected as an official Community Partner for Women of Silicon Roundabout 2024, one of Europe’s premier events…

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Halzak Elevate – Women in Tech Leadership Mentor Program – ElevateHER Cohort 3 Is Now Open for Registration!

Kellie Kwarteng October 1, 2024 No Comments

The 2024 Elevate – Women in Tech Leadership Mentor Programme – ElevateHER is an award-winning leadership mentor program as recgonised by SheCanCode PowerUp Awards. The initiative is designed to support…

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BCS and Halzak’s Elevate Women in Tech: Championing Diversity in the Tech Sector

Kellie Kwarteng July 9, 2024 No Comments

We’re excited to share that Kellie Kwarteng, Founder of Halzak and Elevate Women in Tech Community was recently featured in an interview with the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS). This…

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Elevate Women in Tech: Birmingham’s Must-Attend Lightning Talks Event

Kellie Kwarteng June 23, 2024 No Comments

Are you ready to be inspired, connect with like-minded professionals, and help shape the future of technology? Mark your calendars for an unmissable evening as Elevate – Women in Tech…

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Kellie Kwarteng Named 2024 Rising Star Award Champion by WeAreTheCity

Kellie Kwarteng May 28, 2024 No Comments

Kellie Kwarteng, a recruitment industry leader and champion for diversity and inclusion within the tech industry, has been named a 2024 Rising Star Champion by WeAreTheCity in their prestigious Rising…

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Elevate Women in Tech Launches New Community Newsletter

Kellie Kwarteng April 28, 2024 No Comments

Elevate Women in Tech, a community dedicated to supporting and promoting women in technology fields, is excited to announce the launch of its new newsletter. The newsletter will keep members…

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Elevate Women in Tech Proudly Announces Partnership with BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT

Kellie Kwarteng April 23, 2024 No Comments

Halzak Elevate Women in Tech, the popular podcast series celebrating and amplifying the voices of women in the technology industry, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with BCS, The…

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Elevating Women’s Voices: Our Podcast Shines in Top 10 Women in Tech Feature

Kellie Kwarteng April 19, 2024 No Comments

We are thrilled to announce that the Elevate Women in Tech Podcast has been recognised as one of the top podcasts empowering women in the technology field. Our series was…

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Unleash your Potential: ElevateHER Women in Tech Leadership Mentor Program

Kellie Kwarteng March 26, 2024 No Comments

Halzak Elevate – Women in Tech Leadership Mentor Program – ElevateHER Cohort 2 Is Now Open for Registration! The 2024 Elevate – Women in Tech Leadership Mentor Programme – ElevateHER…

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Women in Technology – A long way to equality

Kellie Kwarteng February 14, 2024 No Comments

Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a concept popped up in the 50s, when “women’s work wasn’t work” and “women’s intelligence wasn’t intelligence”. As Jill Lepore explained in her book “If/Then”, AI…

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2024 Elevate – Women in Tech Leadership Mentor Programme

Kellie Kwarteng December 30, 2023 No Comments

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Elevate – Women in Tech Leadership Mentor Programme! This initiative aims to support 100 talented women ready to take their…

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8 Strategies to Enhance Gender Inclusivity in Job Adverts

Kellie Kwarteng October 10, 2023 No Comments

In the ever-evolving landscape of the tech industry, fostering diversity has become not just a goal but a necessity. Companies that value innovation and aim to meet the diverse needs…

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8 reasons why women leave tech jobs and careers

Kellie Kwarteng September 24, 2023 No Comments

Tech Talent Charter in partnership with Attest recently shared their Attrition in Tech – Why women leave tech jobs and careers report. This report sheds light on why women are…

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Demystifying Software Engineering: A Guide for Women in Tech

Kellie Kwarteng September 11, 2023 No Comments

Software engineering remains a male-dominated field, but the need for engineers continues to grow as technology evolves. For women considering this career, here’s what you need to know. What is…

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Empowering Women in Tech: What’s your superpower?

Kellie Kwarteng July 11, 2023 No Comments

In this article we share how Women in Tech can embrace their uniqueness to be their true superpower

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Why hire a Fractional Talent Partner?

Kellie Kwarteng May 17, 2023 No Comments

As a leader of a growing business one of the most important focuses as the business grows is hiring and ensure that you hire the right people. During in this…

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Breaking the Cycle: Why are women in tech quitting?

Kellie Kwarteng April 19, 2023 No Comments

The tech industry has been plagued by a persistent issue of gender imbalance. From both an attraction focus but also an equally concerning retention problem. Women in tech leave their…

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6 steps to removing bias from the hiring process.

Kellie Kwarteng April 4, 2023 No Comments

We are all aware that diverse companies are better decision-makers, more effective collaborators, have higher financial returns, and are better at capturing and retaining talent. Studies by McKinsey show that…

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Women In Tech – Partner Announcement

Kellie Kwarteng March 27, 2023 No Comments

Halzak is proud to announce that they will be a Partner at this year’s Women in Tech Global Conference 2023. WomenTech Network is one of the world’s largest communities for…

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Why Allyship is essential for Women in Tech – 5 actions you can take away today

Kellie Kwarteng March 9, 2023 No Comments

It’s no secret that women are underrepresented in the world of tech. Still in 2023 women currently hold only 26.7% of tech-related jobs and this level of representation at senior…

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Why does hiring a diverse team matter?

Kellie Kwarteng March 8, 2023 No Comments

This is a question we often are asked working within the tech sector. Below are a few of the many benefits as to why this would be beneficial to your…

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