International Women's Day (IWD) stories
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Tesserent Academy trials cybersecurity sessions
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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network security
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firewalls
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soc
Tesserent Academy partners with Toorak College to deliver pioneering cybersecurity training, targeting 100 female Year 10 students.
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IWD 2024: Transformative tech key to supporting student wellbeing
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
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amazon
Higher Education institutions in the UK face considerable challenges as outdated tech intensifies problems around student wellbeing and retention.
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IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here’s why.
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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uc
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telco
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women in technology
Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.
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IWD 2024: DEI dilemmas: Why rethinking inclusivity is crucial
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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dei
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feedback
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iwd
On IWD 2024, addressing substantial gender pay gaps and shrinking DEI teams challenge the effectiveness of current strategies, demanding a strategic shift towards genuine inclusivity.
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IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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data science
IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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iwd
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gender diversity
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workplace
Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: SocialFi is a new frontier – here’s what you need to know
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintechs
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blockchain
SocialFi, a blend of decentralised finance and social media, is gathering momentum, with platforms like KangaMoon and xNinja.Tech attracting thousands of users, and set to challenge traditional social media platforms.
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IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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gender diversity
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gender equality
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iwd
Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.
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IWD 2024: Fostering an unconditionally inclusive culture globally
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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hpe
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iwd
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workplace
The global push for an unconditionally inclusive culture is underlined, spotlighting the critical roles tech industries play in promoting diversity and gender equality.
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IWD 2024: Navigating the workplace: The experience of women of colour in corporations
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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workplace
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iwd
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identity
IWD 2024: Unveiling the challenges faced by women of colour in corporations, shedding light on the importance of intersectional inclusion, and exploring advocacy strategies.
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IWD 2024: Let's create a secure digital world for women, together
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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uc
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cybersecurity
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law
On International Women's Day 2024, it's a crucial necessity to jointly combat gender-based cyber crimes and establish a secure digital space for women worldwide.
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IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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amazon
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ibm
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microsoft
A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.
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IWD 2024: How project management can be the ideal entry point into an exciting industry
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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apm
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devops
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software development
Amid a male-dominated ICT sector, project management emerges as a fruitful career for ambitious women, offering exciting opportunities and flexibility.
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IWD 2024: The lessons I’ve learned from a life on the move
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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public cloud
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martech
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cdp
Mexican-born tech exec Brenda Lazcano shares her journey from Mexico to Australia, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion in the tech industry.
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IWD 2024: Why I’m a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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it industry
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software engineering
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iwd
Laura Thomson, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Fastly, shares her experiences breaking down barriers to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.
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IWD 2024: Scaling for success - vision, values, and people power
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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partner programmes
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iwd
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partner awards
International Women's Day 2024 calls for strategic company scaling, leveraging vision, values, and team motivation, in the pursuit of long-term, sustainable success.
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IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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martech
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cx
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iwd
Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusivity through collective effort
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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iwd
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gender diversity
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strategy
On International Women's Day 2024, businesses are urged to bolster inclusivity via collective efforts amidst reports that women continue to feel excluded, despite heightened DE&I investments.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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careers
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iwd
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it industry
IWD 2024 illuminates the power of resilience and gratitude in overcoming life's challenges, as demonstrated by a woman who rose from adversity to establish her own successful business.
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IWD 2024: Why it’s time for a raise for women in tech
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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productivity
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iwd
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collaboration
New data exposes Australia's tech industry gender pay gap of 22.5%, underlining the urgent need to bolster fair compensation and career progression opportunities for women.