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IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Leadership

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech

The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .

By Karina Mansfield • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment
Fintech

IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.

By Nirri Shah • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO

On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.

By Rocío Belfiore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling

Under the helm of new CEO Katie Acheson, batyr launches 'OurHerd', an app empowering the mental health of young women through digital storytelling, this International Women's Day 2024.

By Katie Acheson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.

Reflecting on IWD, it's evident that the tech industry still faces a significant gender gap, necessitating strategic action and culture shifts from businesses for effective change.

By Kate Musgrove • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in India's broad construction industry
Construction

IWD 2024: Empowering women in India's broad construction industry

On International Women's Day, the spotlight turns to the gender gap in India's construction industry, highlighting the need for strategies to empower women and drive inclusive progress.

By Bhagya Nair • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
EduTech

IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.

By Cheryle Cushion • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams

On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.

By Lisa Box • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Balancing a successful high-tech career with motherhood
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Balancing a successful high-tech career with motherhood

Through the daily chaos, one woman reveals her successful journey of balancing motherhood with a thriving high-tech career at Tufin, a global cybersecurity firm.

By Amanda Levine • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity

On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.

By Aylin Albayrak • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide
EduTech

IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide

AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.

By Penelope Barton • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs

Bianca Ipscwitz narrates her experiences navigating the dynamic and exciting tech industry to meet diverse customer needs.

By Bianca Ipscwitz • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport
Cartech

IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport

Women are pioneering change in the sustainable transport sector, challenging the gender gap and driving innovation at leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, Scorpio Electric.

By Carolyn Theng • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity

IWD 2024: Allies, mentorship pivotal for unlocking female leadership and closing gender pay gap, says youngest female director at amaysim.

By Janani Krishnamurthy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Celebrating achievements, championing empowerment & transforming hiring
Hyperscale

IWD 2024: Celebrating achievements, championing empowerment & transforming hiring

On International Women's Day 2024, Equinix celebrates women's achievements and empowerment, while introducing the transformative 'Equinix Hire Up Program' to enhance fair hiring and diversity.

By Hwa Choo Lim • 1 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity
Lenovo

IWD 2024: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity

Businesses must move beyond gender-centred diversity to generate true inclusion, viewing progress through a wider lens of diverse backgrounds and fair treatment for all employees.

By Wei Wei Kho • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal

The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.

By Julia Merten • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Remote work breaks down borders and bias
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Remote work breaks down borders and bias

Amid biases and inadequate leadership representation, remote work facilitates inclusive growth opportunities and improved work-life balance for women worldwide.

By Barbara Matthews • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024