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IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix

It's important organisations keep plugging away with programs and initiatives to make ICT a more female-friendly industry.

By Liza Trujillo Kirkland • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT
Leadership

IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT

While we've come a long way, there is still much to do to ensure that we continue to make the workplace equitable for women.

By Belinda Pervan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM
Careers

IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM

Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men, often feeling they need to meet 100% of the criteria. But it's time to change that mindset. #WomenInSTEM.

By Natalie Mead • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

By Tanur Parira • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower
Clean technologies

IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower

The planet desperately needs more people to act sustainably, but that burden of responsibility shouldn't fall squarely on women's shoulders.

By Gulrez Tyebji • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital for innovation and growth. Leaders must address biases and hire for diversity. #DEI #businessdevelopment.

By Jill Macmurchy • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy

In honour of IWD 2023, I encourage organisations working on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to actively avoid tokenism.

By Claire Thomas • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios
Leadership

IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios

In the high-tech space, where I've worked as a people and culture leader for many years, we're still significantly underrepresented.

By Larissa Lefevre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Thriving as a generalist in the tech industry
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Thriving as a generalist in the tech industry

This year's International Women's Day theme of embracing equity resonates deeply with women in the tech industry, who are thriving despite challenges.

By Anouchka Bee Forey • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Equity for profit - The benefits of a diverse workforce in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Equity for profit - The benefits of a diverse workforce in the ICT industry

The technology industry in ANZ is making progress in embracing equity and diversity, but more needs to be done.

By Libby Macgregor • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: There's opportunity for women in cyber if you're bold enough to seize it
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: There's opportunity for women in cyber if you're bold enough to seize it

Having pivoted into cybersecurity over the past one and a half years, I can say with certainty that this growing industry holds so many prospects for women.

By Megha Koli • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Can AI help to address gender bias in technology?
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2023: Can AI help to address gender bias in technology?

There's a lot of buzz about ChatGPT right now. I've been testing out the technology and wondering where this innovation will take us.

By Melanie King • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Empowering women in technology - Building a culture of inclusivity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Empowering women in technology - Building a culture of inclusivity

Having people with diverse backgrounds is a critical factor in being able to see the transformations needed in our fast-changing world.

By Jen Taylor • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Refocusing cybersecurity's gender lens to defend the digital realm
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Refocusing cybersecurity's gender lens to defend the digital realm

Cybersecurity is one of the remaining bastions where men continue to outnumber women, hindering diversity and representation.

By Charlie Hales • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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IWD 2023: Time to embrace equity to support women In tech
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Time to embrace equity to support women In tech

In championing women in ICT, we must create equitable conditions for female ICT students and professionals to flourish at every stage of their career.

By Rachel Bailes • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why gender equality requires more than corporate policies
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Why gender equality requires more than corporate policies

Australian tech companies strive for gender equity, but work remains to close wage and leadership gaps, according to the 2022 Global Gender Gap Report.

By Joanne Wong • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry

UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.

By Khylie Daws • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023