Gender equality stories

Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.

ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.

RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.

Amidst the celebrations of International Women's Day, experts underscore the crucial role of allyship in elevating women's success in business.

Shearwater Capital is investing AUD $500,000 in Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai, aimed at tackling gender pay gaps and promoting workplace equity with AI-driven insights.

A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.

Rachael Williams of HP highlights the critical need for diversity in tech leadership, urging bold action for better business outcomes and innovation.

New research shows improvements in diversity within the UK tech sector, though challenges persist, with 60% of firms still lacking representation.

The New Zealand Network for Women in Security celebrates its 5th anniversary, championing diversity and support for women in New Zealand's security sector.

Research reveals that companies with gender-diverse leadership outperform others, with a 25% higher likelihood of above-average profitability, enhancing innovation.

HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.

Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.

In an exclusive interview, Yubico co-founder Stina Ehrensvard discusses her journey in cybersecurity, the challenges she faced, and her mission to inspire more women to join the field.

The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.

Sapia.ai Labs' study reveals video-first interviews lengthen recruitment processes and disproportionately disadvantage women.

Hewlett Packard's debut Saudi Made server production facility, majority-led by female workforce, manufactures ProLiant servers in collaboration with Alfanar, advancing Saudi's Vision 2030 and AI technology fronts.

Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.

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.

Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.

Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.