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Kosterman makes F1 Academy debut with livery honouring 200 women
Gender equality

Kosterman makes F1 Academy debut with livery honouring 200 women

Esmee Kosterman debuts in F1 Academy at Zandvoort, driving a car showcasing 200 women role models to inspire equality in motorsport and STEM.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering
Cybersecurity

Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering

Amanda Spencer highlights the crucial role of visibility and advocacy in breaking gender barriers and fostering inclusion in engineering leadership.

By Amanda Spencer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
National Print Awards introduce Ricoh Women in Industry Award
Gender equality

National Print Awards introduce Ricoh Women in Industry Award

The National Print Awards has launched the Ricoh Women in Industry Award, celebrating women in Australian print with a professional development experience in London.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
TeamViewer partners with F1 Academy to empower women
Unified Communications

TeamViewer partners with F1 Academy to empower women

TeamViewer has partnered with F1 Academy, committing to boost female representation in motorsport over the next two years and enhance inclusivity in the sport.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gender equality stories

Nominations open for 2026 Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot
Stock Exchange

Nominations open for 2026 Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot

Nominations have opened for the 2026 Bold Woman Award by Veuve Clicquot, celebrating inspiring female business leaders across the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Canadian women in cybersecurity making waves coast to coast
Cybersecurity

Canadian women in cybersecurity making waves coast to coast

Canadian women are driving innovation and leadership in cybersecurity, reshaping the industry's future with expertise and determination.

By Jake MacAndrew • 6 min read • Tue, 2nd Sep 2025
Gender pay gap drives staff turnover & shrinks talent in Australia
Human Capital Management

Gender pay gap drives staff turnover & shrinks talent in Australia

A new survey reveals Australia's gender pay gap drives one-third of women to quit, reducing staff motivation and shrinking the talent pool for businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Equal Pay Day highlights gender pay gap & calls for action
Human Capital Management

Equal Pay Day highlights gender pay gap & calls for action

Equal Pay Day spotlights Australia's gender pay gap, with women working 50 more days yearly to match men's earnings, urging urgent workplace reforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025
Women's representation in Australian IT slips despite sector efforts
Cybersecurity

Women's representation in Australian IT slips despite sector efforts

Women's overall representation in Australia's IT sector has fallen, despite gains in Digital and Project Services roles, reveals INDEX Consultants' report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney
Fintech

WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney

WeMoney wins three awards including FinTech Organisation of the Year at Sydney's 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders also honoured for their innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector
Firewalls

Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector

Infoblox has been named a Great Place To Work in Australia's IT micro category, with 88% of employees recommending it as an excellent workplace.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female
Unified Communications

Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female

Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Diversity drives innovation: Why women matter in engineering today
Flexible work

Diversity drives innovation: Why women matter in engineering today

International Women in Engineering Day highlights how greater female participation boosts innovation and drives inclusive, impactful engineering solutions worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Engineering a future that works for everyone
Clean technologies

Engineering a future that works for everyone

An engineer at Black & White Engineering highlights the need for flexible work to retain women and build a resilient engineering profession by 2025.

By Aurore Knight • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion
Digital Transformation

Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches SheHacks 2025, expanding its programme to empower Indonesian women in technology and digital entrepreneurship nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries
Human Capital Management

Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries

Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025
Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges

New data reveals that over half of Canadian women professionals are worried about their careers amid the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025