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IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
EduTech

IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today

IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.

By Aparna Gray • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity

Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.

By Minya Vasili • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women
Workplace

IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women

With talent mobility emerging as a growth factor in workplaces, a study reveals women's increased interest in career mobility, but are hindered by lack of visibility into internal opportunities.

By Imogen Riley • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.

Reflecting on IWD, it's evident that the tech industry still faces a significant gender gap, necessitating strategic action and culture shifts from businesses for effective change.

By Kate Musgrove • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity

On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.

By Aylin Albayrak • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity
Lenovo

IWD 2024: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity

Businesses must move beyond gender-centred diversity to generate true inclusion, viewing progress through a wider lens of diverse backgrounds and fair treatment for all employees.

By Wei Wei Kho • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology
Software Development

IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology

There's still more that can be done to take gender out of the equation. Here are the three changes I hope to see in the industry. .

By Claire Tran • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Remote work breaks down borders and bias
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Remote work breaks down borders and bias

Amid biases and inadequate leadership representation, remote work facilitates inclusive growth opportunities and improved work-life balance for women worldwide.

By Barbara Matthews • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, industry veteran encourages women to confidently pursue cybersecurity careers, dispelling fears and underlining the sector's need for diverse skill sets and perspectives.

By Louise Hanna • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing gender equality beyond International Women's Day
Leadership

IWD 2024: Championing gender equality beyond International Women's Day

IWD needs to mark the start of a year-long focus on gender equality, with businesses urged to ensure fair recruitment, equal pay, and diverse leadership.

By Gabi Matic • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why
Australian Government

IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why

Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.

By Callie Evans • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology
Storage

IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology

On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.

By Amy Rushall • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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IWD 2024: The Tech Disparity: Why Female Founders Receive Less Venture Capital Funding
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The Tech Disparity: Why Female Founders Receive Less Venture Capital Funding

Despite advances towards gender equality, female entrepreneurs worldwide, especially in Australia, continue to grapple with stark funding disparities, receiving notably less venture capital.

By Cynthia De Vera • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Innovating for a safer digital world: The untapped potential of women in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Innovating for a safer digital world: The untapped potential of women in cybersecurity

Exploring how a diverse workforce can revolutionise cybersecurity, with a significant untapped potential in women who bring unique perspectives required for outsmarting cyber crooks.

By Andrew Lawrence • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
EduTech

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology

Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.

By Lauren Swidenbank • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech

Augment Technologies takes the lead in breaking down barriers, promoting female participation in tech through flexible work culture, mentorship, and coding initiatives.

By Tika Elliot • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024