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IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs
EduTech

IWD 2024: Tertiary education for women hasn't kept pace with their needs

Amid tech disruption, global tertiary education is falling behind in meeting women's needs for upskilling, requiring a more flexible, personalised approach.

By Simona Turin • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Crypto is in 'catch-up' mode when it comes to inclusivity…
Crypto

IWD 2024: Crypto is in 'catch-up' mode when it comes to inclusivity…

Despite its promise of financial equality, the crypto industry struggles with inclusivity, marked by underrepresentation and male dominance in finance and technology.

By Janine Grainger • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Greenhushing: A 'how to' for businesses to get their confidence back
Clean technologies

Greenhushing: A 'how to' for businesses to get their confidence back

Greenhushing is a significant threat to climate progress, and it's time for businesses to proudly communicate their legitimate efforts.

By Brian Johnston • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Leadership stories

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Leadership

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech

The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .

By Karina Mansfield • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Health Technologies

IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders

IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 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: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership
Strategy

IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership

GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.

By Jacqueline Balsamo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams

On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.

By Lisa Box • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Lenovo ISG appoints Kumar Mitra as ANZ & CAP Managing Director
Digital Transformation

Lenovo ISG appoints Kumar Mitra as ANZ & CAP Managing Director

Kumar Mitra assumes leadership of Lenovo's Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) for Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) and Central Asia Pacific (CAP) as the firm aims to boost its infrastructure solutions business.

By Imee Dequito • 3 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: 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
Optimizely named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for fifth year
Artificial Intelligence

Optimizely named Leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for fifth year

For the fifth year in a row, Optimizely is acknowledged as a Leader in the prestigious 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant, demonstrating its commitment to shaping digital experience and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges
Fintech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in finance: navigating opportunities and challenges

Successful women in finance spotlight the industry's evolvement and the necessity to ensure gender balance and flexibility in leadership roles.

By Carissa Kell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
WeAct initiative empowers over 13,000 Indian women micro-entrepreneurs
Management

WeAct initiative empowers over 13,000 Indian women micro-entrepreneurs

WeAct initiative, a partnership by EDII and Accenture, has aided close to 13,500 women micro-entrepreneurs across India, empowering sectors such as food, agriculture and handicrafts to achieve sustainable growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
Artificial Intelligence

Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration

The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.

By Andy Roberts • 4 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Snowflake announcing new CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy, ex-chief retires
Marketing Technologies

Snowflake announcing new CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy, ex-chief retires

Data Cloud company Snowflake moves on from CEO Frank Slootman, appointing Sridhar Ramaswamy, ex-Googler and AI specialist, as his successor to steer its AI-driven innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO
Health Technologies

Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO

Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024