International Women's Day (IWD) stories - Page 2
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IWD 2024: Business owners, it’s time to inspire inclusion
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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women in technology
In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.
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IWD 2024: The human-AI synergy: Pioneering unity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In a groundbreaking synergy of humans and AI, Threadicated's online stylist service uses their AI technology power to broaden fashion accessibility, insisting the human touch remains pivotal.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers in sportstech through cross-industry engagement
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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sportstech
Australia's sportstech sector, generating A$4.25 billion, fosters cross-industry collaboration leading to improved diversity and broader opportunities.
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IWD 2024: From early hunch to a learned lesson
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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fintechs
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blockchain
A tech aficionado shares her tumultuous journey from an early fascination with digital wallets to humble insight into innovation's demanding realities.
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IWD 2024: Three key traits for building an exemplary enterprise IT service team
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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automation
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In a rapidly advancing tech industry, communication flexibility, active listening and client empathy are the key traits valued in enterprise IT service teams.
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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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coding
On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.
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IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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hybrid & remote work
On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
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IWD 2024: Empower Women Developers in the Open-Source Community
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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software engineering
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economics
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developers
Celebrating International Women's Day 2024, we reflect on the strides towards gender equality in the open-source software community, with focus on empowering women developers.
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IWD 2024: How sponsorship can help women in male dominated industries accelerate their career journeys
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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acs
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software engineering
With career advancement still stunted for women in male-dominated industries like ICT, sponsorship is becoming an increasingly vital tool for gender balance, say Access4 leaders on IWD 2024.
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IWD 2024: Why including more women in the cybersecurity sector is a win-win
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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business continuity
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For International Women's Day 2024, this piece explores the significant benefits and growing need to involve more women in the cybersecurity sector.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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women in technology
The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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workplace culture
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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.
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UN urges green economy shift for inclusive Women's Day
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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planet
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asia pacific
This International Women's Day, the UN emphasises the need for regenerative sustainability as a means to address gender inequalities, urging organisations to lead this vital societal transformation.
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IWD 2024: Why women are increasingly on the front foot when it comes to sales and cricket
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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strategy
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sales
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learning
As part of this year's International Women's Day, Darshana highlights the parallels between cricket and a career in sales and how both rely on teamwork and strategic thinking in order to succeed.
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IWD 2024: A mentor mindset: The next generation of women in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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incident response
Female leaders look to curb Australia's talent shortage in cybersecurity by fostering a mentor mindset, countering the woefully low 17% of women in the field today.
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IWD 2024: Lessons in empowerment, authenticity, and preparation
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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autonomy
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sales
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productivity
Reflecting on International Women's Day 2024, a seasoned STEM professional discusses the invaluable lessons learnt from mentors advocating empowerment, authenticity and readiness.
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IWD 2024: Have we over-rotated on the idea of “Women-Only”?
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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voice
On International Women's Day 2024, we delve into the potential pitfalls of Women-Only panels and the unintended marginalisation they may be causing.
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IWD 2024: My journey breaking barriers and leading in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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support
CEO of Liongard recounts her journey of overcoming gender-based hurdles to emerge as a prominent female leader in the male-dominated cybersecurity industry on IWD 2024.
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IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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recruitment
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conservation
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collaboration
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.
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IWD 2024: Empowering and inspiring inclusivity for women at all levels
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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careers
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support
IWD 2024 focuses on 'Inspire Inclusion', promoting diversity and empowering women at all facets of their lives and careers through shared experiences and mentorship.