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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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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: The power of shared values
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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insights
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Inclusivity in tech workplaces thrives on shared values, say industry insiders, driving more authentic interaction, positive behavioural modelling, and constructive mentorship.
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IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the tech industry reaffirms commitment to continual, year-round celebratory efforts to highlight female success and promote inclusivity.
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IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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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.
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IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Female leaders break barriers and redefine tech sector - experts from Eagle Eye emphasise diversity and female empowerment in the workplace for progress acceleration.
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IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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.
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IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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women in technology
Leading women in technology and law show resilience and determination, illuminating the challenges and possibilities in predominantly male fields.
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IWD 2024: Championing female talent in cybersecurity & information technology
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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breach prevention
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.
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IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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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.
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IWD 2024: Are we investing enough in women and open-source?
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024 puts spotlight on the need for greater investment and inclusion of women in the tech sector, particularly in the historically male-dominated world of open-source.
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IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Unveiling the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector, calling for a shift in focus to enhance mentorship, diversity and effective communication.
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IWD 2024: So you want to become a female tech leader? How to make the leap
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In celebration of IWD 2024, we delve into practical advice for aspiring female tech leaders, examining company and self-development, using networks for growth, and developing solid coping strategies.
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IWD 2024: Collaboration is key to driving diversity in tech
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Stereotypes hamper women's progress in tech, with only 24% reaching leadership roles in 2023. Collaboration and mentorship are essential to fostering diversity, driving innovation, and breaking barriers.
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IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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online courses
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coding
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mobile apps
IWD 2024 reveals coding's gender disparity, challenging stereotypes and urging investment in female talent to foster innovation and sustain industry growth.
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IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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business success
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Boosting female representation in fintech firms is pivotal for sector growth and innovation, despite women holding just 11% of fintech board seats.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women for the FinTech revolutions future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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fintech
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software development
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recruitment
In tech, gender parity remains elusive with women holding just 11% of FinTech board positions; the journey towards inclusivity is celebrated this International Women's Day.
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IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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women in technology
The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.
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IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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it careers
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commscope
Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.
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IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Leaders urged to prioritise real actions over rhetoric for gender inclusivity, with a call for transparency, target setting, and bias challenging to break the persistent 'glass ceiling'.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.