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International Women's Day: ChatGPT and how gender bias in AI can impact innovation

Níamh Curran Senior Reporter at Finextra

International Women's Day: ChatGPT and how gender bias in AI can impact innovation

The 2023 International Women’s Day campaign theme is to Embrace Equity and asks our world to discuss why equal opportunities aren’t enough. “Equity isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must-have. A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA. And it’s critical to understand the difference between equity and equality,” according to ...

07 March 2023 /people

Why do female leaders keep on stepping down?

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

Why do female leaders keep on stepping down?

Nicola Sturgeon, Jacinda Ardern, and Susan Wojcicki are just three high profile women in leadership who have recently stepped down from their roles. New Zealand’s now former prime minister, Ardern said she was quitting because she “no longer had enough in the tank” to do the job. Scotland’s former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, explained that “g...

03 March 2023 /people

Banking and fintech movers and shakers: World Bank, CFIT, PayPal and more

Madhvi Mavadiya Head of Content at Finextra

Banking and fintech movers and shakers: World Bank, CFIT, PayPal and more

Here’s a recap of the most headline worthy and recent hires, departures, and company shakeups of this February and what that could mean for 2023. NAB National Australia Bank revealed that more than 500 female staffers have signed up for a new in-house learning programme on cloud technology. The bank is the first company to adopt and run the Amazon...

01 March 2023 /people

3 ways to predict if you'll be affected by layoffs

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

3 ways to predict if you'll be affected by layoffs

News last week that over 105,000 global tech workers have been laid off since the start of 2023 has, understandably, left many uneasy. The layoffs.fyi website was set up by founder Roger Lee during the pandemic to track tech layoffs and show the reality of life within this volatile sector. The site hit the news when its automatic counter showed tha...

24 February 2023 /people

Breaking into Fintech: The best cities to get a finance job in the UK

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

Breaking into Fintech: The best cities to get a finance job in the UK

In our latest Breaking into Fintech piece, we have looked into possibilities for graduates seeking a future in financial services across the UK. While London is an appealing option for those with degrees looking to settle with new jobs, the high cost of living combined with the economic crisis makes its vibrant nightlife and energetic atmosphere le...

20 February 2023 /people

To lead you need to cultivate your executive presence

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

To lead you need to cultivate your executive presence

Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos; these titans of tech do not appear to have much in common on a personal level, but both are responsible for founding and building two of the world’s most successful and recognisable brands in Apple and Amazon. Jobs was an aesthete with a love of simplicity and the work of Japanese designer Issey Miyake, while Bezos is a l...

17 February 2023 /people

How do you know when it’s time to walk away from your job?

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

How do you know when it’s time to walk away from your job?

There have been many public resignations of late. In tech, Netflix founder Reed Hastings stepped down from his role as CEO in January following a 25-year journey with the company. Hastings’ resignation was remarkable in that he orchestrated it himself, understanding that good leaders know when it is time to hand over the reins to the next generatio...

10 February 2023 /people

Breaking into Fintech: Here’s how to get hired at Mollie

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

Breaking into Fintech: Here’s how to get hired at Mollie

For the latest piece of our ‘Breaking into Fintech’ series exploring the job opportunities in fintech, Finextra asked Tamar van Herk, head of talent acquisition at Mollie, how candidates can maximise their potential and to get hired by leading fintechs. Mollie is an online payments service for businesses, with offices across Europe in the Netherlan...

09 February 2023 /people

Can AI deliver the future of wellness at work?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Can AI deliver the future of wellness at work?

Could robots replace the human race? Could machines stage a mass revolt and take over the planet? Thankfully, both scenarios seem far-fetched, but with advances in machine learning and the advent of ChatGPT transforming and simplifying the tasks performed by people, artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be viewed with suspicion and trepidation...

03 February 2023 /people

The ninety-day rule can help you decide if it's time for a new job

Kirstie McDermott Senior Content Editor at Amply

The ninety-day rule can help you decide if it's time for a new job

As we head towards the end of January, it is understandable if your enthusiasm is waning for all aspects of your life. Payday was so long in the past that it is almost a distant memory, the mornings are dark, the evenings are still drawing in, and to add insult to injury, the weather cold and miserable. If you are thinking about a new job this mon...

27 January 2023 /people

Will your employer step up with a pay raise this year?

Aoibhinn Mc Bride Content Editor at Jobbio

Will your employer step up with a pay raise this year?

Whether you are buying food or filling your car with fuel, your salary is not stretching as far as it used to. The Office of National Statistics has been conducting extensive research into the area and found that the lowest-priced everyday grocery items have gone up 17% during 2022, and a lack of disposable income has led to a 3% decrease in debit...

20 January 2023 /people

Breaking into Fintech: Here’s how to get hired at GoCardless

Sehrish Alikhan Reporter at Finextra

Breaking into Fintech: Here’s how to get hired at GoCardless

In our first Breaking into Fintech of 2023, we spoke with Luke Fossett, general manager for Australia and New Zealand at GoCardless, to discuss how candidates can get hired in the fintech field. GoCardless is a UK-based company that offers online payment processing solutions to numerous international businesses, facilitating payments to be made dir...

19 January 2023 /people

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