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IWD 2024: Why it’s time for a raise for women in tech
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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New data exposes Australia's tech industry gender pay gap of 22.5%, underlining the urgent need to bolster fair compensation and career progression opportunities for women.
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IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.
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Tech sector tackles gender diversity in lead up to International Women's Day
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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Female tech leaders from Tanium and Sekuro shed light on gender diversity within the industry and the need for inclusive environments to retain women, ahead of International Women's Day.
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New report reveals shocking sexism pervades UK tech sector
Fri, 3rd Nov 2023
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Fawcett Society report has uncovers pervasive sexism in the United Kingdom's tech sector, with 72% of women affected.
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IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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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.
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New report shines light on sexism and ageism in ICT industry
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Preliminary study calls for urgent investigation into sexism and ageism in New Zealand's ICT industry. Women make up only a quarter of the workforce.
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Stuff girls say!
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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The viral Stuff Girls Say! videos by Sheppard and Humphrey spark laughter and controversy, with some critics accusing them of reinforcing gender stereotypes.