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Women at Confluent: Busting myths, breaking barriers & building an inclusive future for Tech
International Women's Day

Women at Confluent: Busting myths, breaking barriers & building an inclusive future for Tech

On International Women's Day, the women of Confluent challenge outdated myths about tech careers, advocating for an inclusive future in data and technology.

By Becky Straker • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Leading through uncertainty: Women's leadership skills are no longer 'soft' - they're essential
International Women's Day

Leading through uncertainty: Women's leadership skills are no longer 'soft' - they're essential

As complexity deepens globally, women's leadership skills have become essential, showcasing adaptability, collaboration, and relational strength in Aotearoa's uncertain landscape.

By Jennifer and Naomi Garvey Berger • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Artificial Intelligence

Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry

Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business
Clean technologies

IWD 2025: Far-reaching influence: the impact of women in business

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the impact of women in business highlights both progress and challenges in achieving workplace equality.

By Eva Skidmore • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership
Sports

IWD 2025: Triathlons to boardrooms: The power of sport in leadership

On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares how her journey in sports instilled resilience and leadership skills that empowered her in a male-dominated industry.

By Céline Gauthier-Darnis • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology
Australian Bureau of Statistics

IWD 2025: Navigating your career growth: Empowering women in technology

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.

By May Yang • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality
Cybersecurity

Breaking barriers: Women in IT and the path to equality

On International Women's Day, women in IT advocate for equality, emphasising mentorship and the importance of representation in a male-dominated industry.

By Zoe Smith • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform
Software-as-a-Service

Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform

As International Women's Day nears, female leaders in tech stress the need for data-driven strategies to enhance gender equality and foster inclusive workplaces.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Accelerating Action across the technology industry on International Women's Day
International Women's Day

Accelerating Action across the technology industry on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day 2025, the tech industry is urged to address gender inequality, with women holding only 28% of roles and facing a $15K pay gap.

By Denise Natali • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Championing women in STEM through visibility and mentorship
Data Science

Championing women in STEM through visibility and mentorship

At SAP, a young intern highlights how visible female leaders inspire her and stresses the need for mentorship and adaptable roles to support women in STEM.

By Angela Colantuono • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Technology leaders call on equity in the tech sector on International Women's Day 2025
International Women's Day

Technology leaders call on equity in the tech sector on International Women's Day 2025

On International Women's Day 2025, tech leaders urge for gender equity, highlighting the need for systemic change in celebrating women's contributions in the sector.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Tech leaders calling for gender equality & inclusion
Network Infrastructure

Tech leaders calling for gender equality & inclusion

As International Women's Day approaches, tech leaders are advocating for gender equality, pushing for inclusive environments within the industry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day
Generative AI

Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025

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IWD 2025: Levelling the playing field with paternity leave
Engineering

IWD 2025: Levelling the playing field with paternity leave

On International Women's Day 2025, the call for compulsory paternity leave intensifies, aiming to level the playing field for women in tech and engineering.

By Josephine Ornago • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Funding isn't enough, we need to talk about ownership
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Funding isn't enough, we need to talk about ownership

As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn't enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.

By Alicia Porter • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Shaping the future: Women leading the AI revolution on International Women's Day
Blockchain

Shaping the future: Women leading the AI revolution on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, women pioneers in AI are reshaping tech, championing diverse perspectives to ensure technology serves all of humanity.

By Janet Adams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases
LinkedIn

AI in advertising: tackling harmful gender biases

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, concerns over gender bias in AI-driven advertising escalate, revealing entrenched stereotypes in digital campaigns.

By Zoe Gadd • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025