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Nebula calls for tech sector to foster co-opetition for ESG success
Unified Communications

Nebula calls for tech sector to foster co-opetition for ESG success

Technology channel services company Nebula calls for increased cooperation and knowledge sharing within the technology sector.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Chief Financial Officer

CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey

The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: DEI dilemmas: Why rethinking inclusivity is crucial
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: DEI dilemmas: Why rethinking inclusivity is crucial

On IWD 2024, addressing substantial gender pay gaps and shrinking DEI teams challenge the effectiveness of current strategies, demanding a strategic shift towards genuine inclusivity.

By Lauren Ryder • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
EduTech

IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics

IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.

By Dr Clare Walsh • 4 min read • Sat, 9th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Have we over-rotated on the idea of “Women-Only”?
Voice

IWD 2024: Have we over-rotated on the idea of “Women-Only”?

On International Women's Day 2024, we delve into the potential pitfalls of Women-Only panels and the unintended marginalisation they may be causing.

By Tanya Alfonso • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round
Leadership

IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round

On International Women's Day 2024, the tech industry reaffirms commitment to continual, year-round celebratory efforts to highlight female success and promote inclusivity.

By Jody Moffat • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role
Leadership

IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role

Female corporate leader hails mentoring as the key to female inclusion and success, attributing it as the 'greatest reward' of her role for IWD 2024.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 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: Inside Decentralization: Not as Scary as it Sounds
Digital Transformation

IWD 2024: Inside Decentralization: Not as Scary as it Sounds

Decentralized infrastructure reshapes digital world, offering privacy, security, and democratized access beyond big tech.

By Betty Kolibačová • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The neuroscience behind storytelling
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: The neuroscience behind storytelling

Exploring cognitive empathy, storytelling and the need for greater female representation in technology, with a focus on the unique skills women bring to the industry.

By Olivia Wagner • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women in tech leaders share challenges & solutions on this special day
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Women in tech leaders share challenges & solutions on this special day

On International Women's Day, global female tech leaders share insights on challenges and solutions for boosting women's presence in the industry, emphasizing the need for diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

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
IWD 2024: Championing female talent in cybersecurity & information technology
Firewalls

IWD 2024: Championing female talent in cybersecurity & information technology

On International Women's Day, industry leaders emphasise the growth and importance of female talent in the tech and cybersecurity sectors, advocating for equity and recognition of diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector

Ahead of International Women's Day, industry figures highlight the importance of gender parity and diversity in cybersecurity, promoting accessible career pathways and mentorship schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Building a more equitable leadership pipeline
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Building a more equitable leadership pipeline

Despite highest recorded representation at C-suite, efforts fall short at the middle management level, exposing need for an enduring and equitable diversity inclusion and belonging leadership pipeline.

By Sarah Danzl • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Forging the path – The inspirational stories of women codebreakers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Forging the path – The inspirational stories of women codebreakers

In celebration of IWD 2024, we share compelling tales of unsung female codebreakers of WWII, laying the groundwork for today's women in cybersecurity.

By Leanne Salisbury • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024