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IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance

Greater female representation in Australian ICT organisations won't come about by accident, notes BeyondTrust's VP Talent Management, Laura Edwards-Lassner .

By Laura Edwards-Lassner • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Digital Entertainment

IWD 2023: Why we must be louder about women in music

From artists to songwriters, producers, executives and beyond - women continue to be chronically underrepresented at all levels across the industry.

By Alicia Sbrugnera • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough

Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.

By Lisa Johnston • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.

By Pannie Sia • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Data Science

IWD 2023: How organizations can reduce gender bias with Data Science and AI

Despite the immense growth the region has seen in recent years, a majority of consumers continue to be unbanked or underbanked.

By Dr Adrienne Heinrich • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector

If you haven't already learnt about the benefits of having more women in the workplace, it's time to educate yourself and your peers.

By Jeremy Meltzer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

By Prof. Christy M K Cheung • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team

We need to get more proactive about identifying and securing capable women who we can train and mentor into roles of increasing responsibility and challenge.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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

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

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

Leadership

IWD 2023: The reality of 'cracking the code' within a male-dominated industry

Cracking the code: Innovation and tech key to breaking down barriers for women this International Women's Day.

By Jane Morrell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity

Gender equity, diversity, and inclusion are crucial in the workplace. Listening to every voice is the fundamental first step in promoting sustainable change.

By Tarsha McCormick • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Careers

IWD 2023: The five elements that ensure women in tech reach their full potential

Promoting gender diversity in technology: role models, talent development, personalisation, networking, and career ownership.

By Kristin Hays • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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Gender equality stories

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

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

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

Leadership

IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas

Gender quotas may not be the best solution for achieving workplace equality, says a journalist, as technology can help remove bias and hire the right people.

By Tamara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023