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Why helping women march forward starts with creating workplaces where they can thrive
Printing

Why helping women march forward starts with creating workplaces where they can thrive

Empowering women in the workplace is crucial for business success, with flexible policies at Ricoh fostering a supportive environment that boosts productivity.

By Rachel Zidan • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
How to support women in tech and why closing the gap matters
International Women's Day

How to support women in tech and why closing the gap matters

As the gender gap in Australian tech persists, experts call for strategic support to empower women in STEM, enhancing diversity and organisational performance.

By Nicole Gorton • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: Overcoming challenges for women in the IT sector
International Women's Day

Breaking barriers: Overcoming challenges for women in the IT sector

Women in the IT sector face challenges from cultural biases to a persistent gender leadership gap, but initiatives are underway to foster inclusivity and empowerment.

By Amber Ang • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
From retail to PR and marketing communications: My journey to data management and analytics
Data Analytics

From retail to PR and marketing communications: My journey to data management and analytics

After abandoning retail for PR and marketing, I discovered a passion for data management, leading me to pursue a degree in analytics, which I completed at 40.

By Jenna Elegante • 5 min read • Fri, 7th 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
IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Breaking Barriers: building an inclusive tech industry where women thrive

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry is urged to foster an inclusive culture where women thrive through representation and support.

By Karina Flynn • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch
Software-as-a-Service

Lessons in leadership: How to become a Boss B*tch

Crystel Robbins Rynne shares her journey from Product Manager to CEO of HRLocker, revealing key lessons in leadership and the importance of resilience.

By Crystel Robbins Rynne • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Women's innate strengths bring success full circle
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Women's innate strengths bring success full circle

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the discussion highlights how women's innate strengths—empathy, resilience, and adaptability—drive success in sales.

By Tanya Alfonso • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Work-life balance stories

IWD 2025: Creating sustainable Technology careers
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Creating sustainable Technology careers

As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, 2025, the theme Accelerate Action calls for continuous efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in tech careers.

By Merylee Crockett • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals
Education, Learning & Training

Stress & burnout rise among Europe's IT professionals

European IT professionals report high levels of stress and burnout, with 73% linked to demanding roles, emphasising the urgent need for better workplace support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Indian workers link organisation to productivity, survey says
DevOps

Indian workers link organisation to productivity, survey says

A recent Atlassian survey reveals 94% of Indian knowledge workers link high organisation with productivity, highlighting workplace dynamics and personal task management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Women returners aren't a risk, we're an untapped asset
Fintech

Women returners aren't a risk, we're an untapped asset

This International Women's Day, we must challenge the stigma around women returners in the workforce and recognise their untapped potential.

By Karine Martinez • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Balancing AI leadership: Growth & soul in the hands of women
Digital Transformation

IWD 2025: Balancing AI leadership: Growth & soul in the hands of women

As AI transforms industries, women leaders are crucial in balancing technological growth with ethical responsibility, enhancing societal good and work-life balance.

By Thao Pham • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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: Breaking barriers: Advice for women starting their careers in tech
Cybersecurity

IWD 2025: Breaking barriers: Advice for women starting their careers in tech

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, women in tech are encouraged to break barriers, embrace their unique strengths, and challenge stereotypes in their careers.

By Aziza Bonk • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work
Flexible work

The flexibility factor: How digital childcare solutions are helping women return to work

As International Women's Day 2025 is celebrated, digital childcare solutions emerge as vital tools, enabling women to re-enter the workforce while balancing caregiving.

By Nadira Yusoff • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Beyond the Policy: The Human Impact of Insurance in Women's Lives
Insurance

IWD 2025: Beyond the Policy: The Human Impact of Insurance in Women's Lives

On International Women's Day 2025, the insurance sector is urged to prioritise empathy over policy, focusing on the real human impact on women and caregivers.

By Emma Scoringe • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Role of SME Businesses
Unified Communications

Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Role of SME Businesses

Small and medium-sized enterprises can significantly promote equity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering environments where all employees thrive.

By Renata Bastalic • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025