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IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up
Unified Communications

IWD 2025: Lessons in Fintech Leadership: growing, learning, and lifting each other up

Women in fintech leadership are redefining success, focusing on collaboration and lifting each other up to tackle barriers in a male-dominated industry.

By Treyena Prasad • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me
Accenture

IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me

In the tech industry, the celebration of resilience is overshadowing the need for supportive work environments, driving women to leave at alarming rates.

By Kelly Eldridge • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
How to reduce customer churn and remain profitable in 2025
Data Analytics

How to reduce customer churn and remain profitable in 2025

In a challenging economic landscape, Australian businesses must prioritise customer retention, leveraging data-driven strategies to combat rising churn rates.

By Carl Warwick • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Free Speech in a Polarized World: Giving Everyone a Voice
Social Media

Free Speech in a Polarized World: Giving Everyone a Voice

As International Women's Day approaches, a Berkeley institution reflects on 50 years of progress in women's rights and the ongoing battle for inclusive dialogue.

By Nayeli Vivanco • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Women in Cybersecurity: Protecting, Innovating and Leading
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2025: Women in Cybersecurity: Protecting, Innovating and Leading

Women in cybersecurity are crucial for creating innovative security solutions, effectively tackling digital threats, and inspiring a new generation of leaders.

By Zoya Schaller • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
The Case for More Women in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Industry With Diverse Talent
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

The Case for More Women in Cybersecurity: Strengthening the Industry With Diverse Talent

The cybersecurity sector anticipates a significant rise in female representation, aiming for 35% by 2031 as diverse perspectives enhance security strategies and innovation.

By Zoya Schaller • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
The Case for a Simplified Data Stack
Data Analytics

The Case for a Simplified Data Stack

As the significance of data escalates, organisations must avoid overcomplicating their data stacks to drive agility and maintain a competitive edge.

By Michael Ogilvie • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway
Management

Women in Tech Don't Need a 'Career Ladder', They Need a Career Runway

The tech industry must re-evaluate its ladder-like career framework, allowing women to pursue technical excellence instead of being pressured into management roles.

By Patricia Droguett • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Empowering Leadership: Building Tenure, Not Turnover
Leadership

Empowering Leadership: Building Tenure, Not Turnover

On International Women's Day, the General Manager of APAC at Searchspring highlights the value of fostering a supportive culture that prioritises tenure and authentic leadership.

By Kate Massey • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Breaking barriers with AI: A path to workplace inclusivity for women
Digital Transformation

Breaking barriers with AI: A path to workplace inclusivity for women

As AI increasingly penetrates workplaces, experts highlight its potential to foster inclusivity for women, who remain disadvantaged in tech roles.

By Preethi Bridgement • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

Navigating the backlash against corporate DEI: challenges & strategic responses
Leadership

Navigating the backlash against corporate DEI: challenges & strategic responses

As International Women's Day nears, companies are reaffirming DEI commitments amid rising backlash from critics citing ineffectiveness and unfair advantages.

By Camellia Bryan • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Online learning can help fill the gender gap in STEM
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Online learning can help fill the gender gap in STEM

Online learning could be the key to bridging the gender gap in STEM, empowering women with flexible, accessible education opportunities in 2025.

By Alexandra Mounoury • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Why the CFO is the true tech pioneer in modern business
Data Analytics

Why the CFO is the true tech pioneer in modern business

As businesses increasingly harness vast amounts of data, CFOs are evolving into tech pioneers, leveraging AI and analytics for strategic decision-making.

By Benyam Hagos • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: What does the future hold for diversity?

As International Women's Day approaches, concerns escalate over recent setbacks in diversity efforts, urging tech leaders in the UK to reaffirm their commitment to inclusivity.

By Silka Patel • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
IWD 2025: How Women are Transforming FinTech
Fintech

IWD 2025: How Women are Transforming FinTech

As women increasingly infiltrate the FinTech sector, their influence is reshaping the industry, challenging stereotypes, and improving financial outcomes globally.

By Julia Raubishke • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Mastering the art of storytelling can help female leaders thrive
International Women's Day

Mastering the art of storytelling can help female leaders thrive

Storytelling is transforming the landscape for women in leadership, helping them break barriers and thrive in traditionally male-dominated sectors.

By Tanya Easterman • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Leveraging Data to Drive Creativity in Marketing
DevOps

Leveraging Data to Drive Creativity in Marketing

Data is transforming marketing, enabling brands to leverage Creator-Generated Content for impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences and drive engagement.

By Shermaine Wong • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025