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IWD 2024: How women can drive innovation and change in business
Leadership

IWD 2024: How women can drive innovation and change in business

Why more women in leadership roles can improve corporate profitability and drive innovation is the focus of International Women's Day 2024 discussion.

By Kristy Lake • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women's Day
Australian Government

IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, Tecala pushes for gender inclusion by adopting gender-neutral language in ads and promoting non-binary individuals, aiming for more women in leadership roles.

By Vanessa Spendlove • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists
Software Development

IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists

Leading women in technology and law show resilience and determination, illuminating the challenges and possibilities in predominantly male fields.

By Vindu Puri • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Transforming HR: Agility & innovation for business success
Human Capital Management

Transforming HR: Agility & innovation for business success

Organisations are rethinking HR, focusing on agility and strategic alignment. The Access Group's Kerry Agiasotis highlights essential steps in HR transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th May 2024
Anvl highlights AI's role in safety at 2024 Leadership Summit
Data Analytics

Anvl highlights AI's role in safety at 2024 Leadership Summit

Anvl, the industry pioneer in AI-aided workplace safety, to preside over a session on AI best practices at the 2024 Safety Leadership Summit in Kansas City.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows
Human Capital Management

Singapore staff favour hybrid work models, study shows

The majority of Singaporean professionals have voiced strong preferences for hybrid or entirely remote work, despite company endeavors to increase office attendance, a Global Workplace Guide survey reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Business owners, it's time to inspire inclusion
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Business owners, it's time to inspire inclusion

In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.

By Mia Filpo • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector

Challenging the male-dominated culture in the automotive sector has taught invaluable lessons for better inclusion, says former HR head of a leading automotive retail company.

By Hazel Cromie • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens

IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.

By Libby Shade • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

By Jessie Jamieson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Embracing women's leadership by harnessing her unique strengths
Leadership

IWD 2024: Embracing women's leadership by harnessing her unique strengths

Tech firms recognise women's unique strengths in leadership, including empathetic communication and resilience, promoting a more equitable future.

By Priyanka Kamdar • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
Human Capital Management

UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds

UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
Partner Programmes

Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion

The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Research highlights power of human connection in tech sector
Artificial Intelligence

Research highlights power of human connection in tech sector

Research reveals the key role of interpersonal relationships for success in the tech industry and challenging notions of AI dominance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes
Microsoft

IWD 2024: A founders advice on breaking cybersecurity stereotypes

A Singapore-based female founder offers advice on overcoming cybersecurity stereotypes and enhancing gender equality within the male-dominated industry.

By Camellia Chan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
IT careers

IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table

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.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusion: Reflecting on women in leadership
Leadership

IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusion: Reflecting on women in leadership

On IWD 2024, we reflect on inspiring strides made by women in leadership, highlighting the crucial link between diversity and organisational success.

By Claire Agutter • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024