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IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity
Leadership

IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity

As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.

By Aussie Merciadez • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Australia's workforce has changed, but visual representation is slow to catch up
Marketing

IWD 2023: Australia's workforce has changed, but visual representation is slow to catch up

Brands and companies still have a long way to go to ensure that visual representation reflects our increasingly diversified workforce.

By Kate Rourke • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance
IT Industry

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
IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future
IT Industry

IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future

Despite the celebrated response to the pandemic by female leaders, women still trail men when it comes to securing decision-making and C-suite positions.

By Jennifer Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why we must be louder about women in music
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
IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough
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
IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
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
IWD 2023: Diverse perspectives for post pandemic regeneration
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Diverse perspectives for post pandemic regeneration

As businesses look to achieve greater output efficiency following years of stagnation, they often need not look further than their people.

By Lily Clarke • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How organizations can reduce gender bias with Data Science and AI
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
IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?
Leadership

IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?

A key factor in growing the number of women founders is attracting and retaining more women in the sector in the first place.

By Amelia Hamer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector
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

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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

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
IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas
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
IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion

The gender gap in the tech industry is still a prevalent issue, but progress is being made through initiatives and female leadership.

By Debanjali Ghosh • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Promoting diversity in the data analytics workforce
Data Analytics

IWD 2023: Promoting diversity in the data analytics workforce

Diversity is crucial in data analytics for better decision-making. Alteryx promotes diversity through education and mentorship programs.

By Heidi Badgery • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity

Australia's tech industry is thriving but struggling with gender equity. Women make up just 29% of the workforce, according to a report.

By Katrina Barry • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023