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underrepresentation of women in digital roles

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The City of London Corporation's Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce has concluded its two-year programme addressing underrepresentation.

The City of London Corporation's Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce concluded its two-year programme in October 2026, which aimed to address the underrepresentation of women in digital roles. Established in 2024, the taskforce brought together over 100 organisations, including employers and training providers, to improve women's access to digital careers and tackle talent gaps in the financial, professional services, and technology sectors.

The taskforce leaves a legacy of research, resources, and policy recommendations, according to a story from October 2026. Over its two-year lifespan, it produced a business case report and an Untapped Talent report. The programme's conclusion marks a transition, with its legacy expected to continue informing efforts to support women in digital roles.

Key facts

  1. The Women Pivoting to Digital Taskforce concluded its two-year programme in October 2026. Source
  2. The taskforce was established in 2024 by the City of London Corporation. Source
  3. Over 100 organisations participated in the taskforce. Source
  4. The taskforce produced a business case report and an Untapped Talent report. Source
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