Women in Technology stories - Page 6

One way to tackle the underrepresentation challenge is by encouraging greater numbers of young women to consider IT as a career choice.

This year, we have more case studies and proof points than ever of the ability to create and reap the benefits of gender-balanced teams.

Going into this case study, we expected that we would gain an understanding of systemic factors that help bring more women into tech.

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

How do we challenge tech companies to review practices to become more inclusive and to empower women to bring out their best potential?.

Australian tech companies strive for gender equity, but work remains to close wage and leadership gaps, according to the 2022 Global Gender Gap Report.

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

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.

Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.

We know that Australia's skills and labour challenge is not a regional problem, it's global. So, where are all these people going to come from?.

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

As we 'celebrate' another International Women's Day, the time for Australian companies to take action to close the gender pay gap is now.

Have the confidence to step up and you’ll inspire other women to do likewise, writes Jamf’s Senior Manager Customer Success APAC, Melissa Antoine.

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

While women make up 51% of the population and half of the workforce, they account for just 16% of the Quantity Surveying profession.

Making our digital world more gender-balanced requires both including more women in tech roles, as well as creating an environment for them.

I started building my career to escape the limits set for me by my background, but today I continue to do it because it's what I love.

STEM industry lacking female representation in Australia, as women contribute to just 36% of STEM enrolments, says new report.

It's important to remember that it's impossible to please everyone, and trying to do so is a recipe for unhappiness.

One of the more difficult challenges to overcome is that women, quite simply, aren't putting themselves forward or applying for these roles.