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IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.
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IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Leaders urged to prioritise real actions over rhetoric for gender inclusivity, with a call for transparency, target setting, and bias challenging to break the persistent 'glass ceiling'.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.
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IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Despite improvements in gender pay gap, over half of large Aussie law firms fall below average; for a CEO, the answer lies in diversity, tech and mentorship.
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IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I’m laser-focused on paying it forward
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, I reflect on the transformative power of advocacy in my IT career and my commitment to paying it forward to the newcomers.
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IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024 emphasises inspiring inclusion, with leaders urged to empower individuals within their teams for increased growth and success, notably in the male-dominated IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Women in eCommerce foresee improvement but barriers persist
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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UK female eCommerce professionals voice optimism for industry improvement yet hurdles remain, with gender bias and stereotypes still notably present.
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IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.
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IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .
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IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.
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IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.
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IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.
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IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Allies, mentorship pivotal for unlocking female leadership and closing gender pay gap, says youngest female director at amaysim.
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IWD 2024: The Tech Disparity: Why Female Founders Receive Less Venture Capital Funding
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Despite advances towards gender equality, female entrepreneurs worldwide, especially in Australia, continue to grapple with stark funding disparities, receiving notably less venture capital.
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IWD 2024: Fostering diversity and inclusivity within the tech sector
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Leveraging IWD 2024 theme 'Inspire Inclusion', tech industry rallies to diversify recruitment, unlock women's potential, and provide flexible work arrangements.
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IWD 2024: Celebrating achievements, championing empowerment & transforming hiring
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, Equinix celebrates women's achievements and empowerment, while introducing the transformative 'Equinix Hire Up Program' to enhance fair hiring and diversity.
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IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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. .
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.