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IWD 2023: How to overcome the gender pay gap and empower women in the workplace

While women have made significant strides towards gender equality in the workplace in recent years, gender equality remains a large social issue.

By Nirit Peled-Muntz • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: 5 ways to create more balanced experiences in the workplace

Findings from the Qualtrics study highlight the diverse gender experience gaps that exist in workplaces across Australia and New Zealand.

By Dr Cecelia Herbert • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Support

IWD 2023: Women need a seat at the table and support to get them there

This year's theme challenges us to deepen our understanding and use it to cultivate a more inclusive and supportive ecosystem.

By Rachel Scheel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: Unlocking the spirit of female entrepreneurism

Entrenched social norms, unconscious biases and a lack of representation of women in senior roles create barriers for women looking to enter the workforce.

By Juliette Connolly • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Marketing Technologies

IWD 2023: 5 steps to eliminate the gender pay gap

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

By Darius Coveney • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

IT Industry

IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough

Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.

By Lisa Johnston • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Fintech

MYOB reveals gender wage gap in SMEs across Australia and NZ

The gender wage gap among employees of SMEs is sitting at 7.5% in favour of men, when comparing median hourly wages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022

DevOps

Report: APAC DevOps salary brackets lagging behind

While DevOps salaries for APAC professionals are behind the curve, there is a significant global increase worldwide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022

IWD 2022: HP survey reveals changing attitudes to workplace gender bias and systems

A new survey from HP has set out to provide perspective on attitudes towards gender bias and roles within the workplace.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Leadership

IWD 2022: Soprano director on attracting women to STEM

The IT industry needs to prioritize workplace diversity and flexibility to attract more women, says Soprano director Asha Potla.

By Asha Potla • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: Security Centric Queen Aigbefo on breaking the bias

The #ChoosetoChallenge theme from last year's International Women's Day sparked a remarkable change and saw more diversity in the IT and security industry.

By Queen Aigbefo • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

EduTech

IWD 2022: ActiveCampaign talks closing the gender gap in IT

The gender disparity within the information technology sector remains significant; however, some clear steps can be taken to help remedy the situation.

By Bree Timms • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Leadership

IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology

IT Industry Must Act to Attract More Women, as Pay Gaps and Gender Imbalance Persist, says Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

By Emma Harvie • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2022: It's time to eliminate the gender pay gap in the ICT industry

The gender pay gap in Australia persists across industries, including ICT, with a national gap of 14.2%. Women must negotiate for fair pay.

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up

New research reveals that men are unsure how to support gender equality, while women want men to help reduce inequities caused by COVID-19.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021

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IT Industry

IWD 2023: My advice for women in tech - dare to have a purpose

As a female technologist from way back, here are pieces of advice that I wish I had known when I first entered the field and my guidance to the next generation.

By Charlotte Ward • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Careers

IWD 2023: Flexible working can reduce gender inequality by enabling mothers to stay in work

The rapid normalisation of remote work has made both flexible working and working from home less stigmatised and could ultimately work in women's favour.

By Motive • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023