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Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM
Data Analytics

Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM

Altis Consulting renews commitment to gender equality in STEM with updated DevelopHer programme, starting September 2024, offering tailored training and guaranteed jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women's Day
Australian Government

IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women's Day

On International Women's Day, Tecala pushes for gender inclusion by adopting gender-neutral language in ads and promoting non-binary individuals, aiming for more women in leadership roles.

By Vanessa Spendlove • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists
Software Development

IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists

Leading women in technology and law show resilience and determination, illuminating the challenges and possibilities in predominantly male fields.

By Vindu Puri • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Equality stories

International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges
Cybersecurity

International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges

International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Creating a culture of belonging for every board member
Transparency

Creating a culture of belonging for every board member

Creating a culture of belonging on boards is crucial for leveraging diverse perspectives, driving innovation, and enhancing long-term organisational performance.

By Nithya Das • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media
Generative AI

AI partnership revives Te Reo Māori in New Zealand media

Microsoft and Straker launch an advanced translation tool to help preserve the language's vibrancy and cultural significance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems
Customer Experience

IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems

Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.

By Brooke Eddie • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Business owners, it's time to inspire inclusion
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Business owners, it's time to inspire inclusion

In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.

By Mia Filpo • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens

IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.

By Libby Shade • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why real equity needs to be the goal in emerging tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Why real equity needs to be the goal in emerging tech

IWD 2024: Datacom's Tracey Cotter-Martin underlines the importance of equity and diverse representation for the successful use of emerging technologies.

By Tracey Cotter-Martin • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss' of product and design
EduTech

IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss' of product and design

Bonzai's Director of Product and Design advocates understanding user needs, strategic product planning, and patience on IWD 2024, urging appreciation 'beyond the gloss'.

By Pooja Kulkarni • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women
Workplace

IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women

With talent mobility emerging as a growth factor in workplaces, a study reveals women's increased interest in career mobility, but are hindered by lack of visibility into internal opportunities.

By Imogen Riley • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Equality stories

78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption
eLearning

78% of UK firms overlook AI compliance despite rising adoption

A new survey by VinciWorks shows 78% of UK companies lack measures to guard against AI breaches, even as AI adoption rises and EU regulations loom.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence

UK boards lack trust in executives, focus on cybersecurity

Heidrick and Struggles' 2024 Board Monitor Report reveals a lack of trust between UK boards and executives, with 22% of respondents noting distrust concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Juniper Networks partners with Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation
Cybersecurity

Juniper Networks partners with Milano Cortina 2026 Foundation

The collaboration focuses on optimising network systems and ensuring data security for the international sporting event, and marks Juniper's Olympic debut.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
IWD 2024: So you want to become a female tech leader? How to make the leap
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: So you want to become a female tech leader? How to make the leap

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.

By Alyssa Sliney • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024