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IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry

UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.

By Khylie Daws • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas
Leadership

IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas

Gender quotas may not be the best solution for achieving workplace equality, says a journalist, as technology can help remove bias and hire the right people.

By Tamara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion

The gender gap in the tech industry is still a prevalent issue, but progress is being made through initiatives and female leadership.

By Debanjali Ghosh • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Igniting Your inner drive - How to unlock high performance
Partner Programmes

IWD 2023: Igniting Your inner drive - How to unlock high performance

High-performance can be achieved in any setting, says Olympic Gold medallist and BrainStorm Software General Manager.

By Jo Clark • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Promoting diversity in the data analytics workforce
Data Analytics

IWD 2023: Promoting diversity in the data analytics workforce

Diversity is crucial in data analytics for better decision-making. Alteryx promotes diversity through education and mentorship programs.

By Heidi Badgery • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity

Australia's tech industry is thriving but struggling with gender equity. Women make up just 29% of the workforce, according to a report.

By Katrina Barry • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How we can help women transform STEM fields
EduTech

IWD 2023: How we can help women transform STEM fields

STEM industry lacking female representation in Australia, as women contribute to just 36% of STEM enrolments, says new report.

By Silvia Pfeiffer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Creating opportunities through education and sponsoring
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Creating opportunities through education and sponsoring

Making our digital world more gender-balanced requires both including more women in tech roles, as well as creating an environment for them.

By Dr Shirley Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough
IT Industry

IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough

Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.

By Lisa Johnston • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.

By Pannie Sia • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team

We need to get more proactive about identifying and securing capable women who we can train and mentor into roles of increasing responsibility and challenge.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Digitalising financial services for better inclusion of women
Financing

IWD 2023: Digitalising financial services for better inclusion of women

The topic of equity is especially pronounced when we take a look at financial inclusion for women here in Australia.

By Annalie Davies • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix

It's important organisations keep plugging away with programs and initiatives to make ICT a more female-friendly industry.

By Liza Trujillo Kirkland • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT
Leadership

IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT

While we've come a long way, there is still much to do to ensure that we continue to make the workplace equitable for women.

By Belinda Pervan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM
Careers

IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM

Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men, often feeling they need to meet 100% of the criteria. But it's time to change that mindset. #WomenInSTEM.

By Natalie Mead • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

By Tanur Parira • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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