International Women’s Day 2026: Give to Gain
On International Women’s Day 2026, the message is clear. By giving time, experience, and encouragement to others, leaders not only help individuals grow, but they also gain new insights, stronger collaboration, and a more resilient industry. Each year on March 8, the global community recognises International Women’s Day as a […]
Staying plugged into the pulse of real life
Anna Wintour Anna’s early career at New York Magazine cemented her belief that great editors must stay immersed in real life. “Working at New York Magazine was thrilling,” she says. “I was surrounded by people who had absolutely no interest in fashion—and that was wonderful. They made me think about art, film, […]
Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours
by Corinne Low PhD You’re not imagining it: Women aren’t getting a good deal at home or at work. There is evidence to prove it. This book gives you the power to change it. For women, the promise of “having it all” is an ever-elusive carrot. Faced with unsustainable demands […]
Bag Man: The Story Behind the Improbable Rise of Coach
by Lew Frankfort The longtime CEO of Coach shares stories and strategies behind the company’s stunning growth from a $6 million business to a $5 billion global brand. Lew Frankfort knew nothing about fashion when he became assistant to the founder of Coach. By the time he left, Frankfort had […]
China is empowering women and advancing ‘her power’
Thirty years ago, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, adopted at the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, set the world on a new course, establishing strategic objectives and actions to advance women and achieve gender equality. On October 13 and 14 in Beijing, the Global Leaders’ Meeting […]
Funding HQ launches FundED: A game-changer for school fundraising in Aotearoa
Funding HQ, one of Aotearoa’s fastest-growing e-learning fundraising platforms, is proud to announce the launch of FundED—a new subscription-based programme designed specifically for the education sector. Created in direct response to growing demand, FundED equips schools with the tools, training, and expert support they need to build long-term, sustainable fundraising […]
Flexible work isn’t the fix: Women in tech still facing caregiving penalties
Women in Digital’s Annual Report reveals many women are being slowed down mid-career – often when they start families – despite more flexibility There is a growing disconnect between workplace flexibility and career progression for women working in the tech sector, Women in Digital’s (WiD) 2025 Report: Driving Change in Tech report […]
Leading from the inside out: Why clarity, impact and focus matter more than ever
-Deb Bailey, Coach, Facilitator, Speaker, Author When I stepped away from my global executive role at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do next, only that I didn’t want more of the same. I created space by completing an MBA, and by the […]
Operationalising AI for manufacturing in ASEAN
Karen Kim, CEO Human Managed While the hype around Gen-AI will shift to the buzz around agentic-AI in 2025, traditional sectors such as manufacturing will still be coming to terms on deploying AI strategies to become participants of Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This is the next […]
How women can steer toward growing industries and companies
To build up their experience capital, women can pick the occupations, industries, and geographies that present the best opportunities to enhance their careers. Workplaces are full of talented, educated, and hardworking women. Many are caught off guard when, several years into their careers, they see that they are falling behind their […]
Aotearoa to host world-leading conference on women’s entrepreneurship
A major international conference in Auckland is putting the spotlight on how to better support female founders and highlighting wāhine Māori perspectives on entrepreneurship. What do female entrepreneurs really want and why is the system still stacked against them? These are a couple of the big questions due to be […]
Women in leadership: Lessons from companies leading the way
Top organisations are deploying a range of strategies to address the known issues affecting women’s advancement. While companies are increasingly active in their efforts to drive gender equality, women remain underrepresented in the career pipeline. Women constitute 42 percent of all employees, yet make up just a quarter of […]
International Women’s Day 2026: Give to Gain
On International Women’s Day 2026, the message is clear. By giving time, experience, and encouragement to others, leaders not only help individuals grow, but they also gain new insights, stronger collaboration, and a more resilient industry. Each year on March 8, the global community recognises International Women’s Day as a moment to reflect on progress, highlight opportunity and reinforce commitments that help shape a more inclusive future. The 2026 theme “Give to Gain” captures a principle that is deeply embedded within the culture of Sandvik Coromant: the idea that sharing knowledge, supporting others, and investing in development ultimately strengthens both individuals and organisations. Within manufacturing, where technological advancement and workforce evolution continue to accelerate, mentorship and upskilling have become essential tools for long-term success. At Sandvik Coromant, leaders across the organisation are actively contributing to this culture of learning by sharing experience, encouraging curiosity, and creating opportunities for the next generation of talent. The power of mentorship in manufacturing Manufacturing is an industry built on knowledge transfer. From machining techniques to digital manufacturing strategies, expertise is often developed through hands-on experience and collaboration. Mentorship plays a critical role in ensuring that knowledge is not only preserved but also continuously expanded. For Anne Bjorck, Head of Media and External Relations at Sandvik Coromant, mentorship is a practical demonstration of how the “give to gain” principle operates within an organization. “Mentorship is one of the clearest examples of ‘give to gain’ in action. When you mentor someone, you may think you are mainly giving your time and experience, but in reality, you gain just as much. In my team, we always host junior trainees for a one-year internship, and for me, that has become one of the most rewarding parts of leadership. It’s a true two-way learning process. ”They bring fresh perspectives, […]