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IWD 2023: Time to embrace equity to support women In tech
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Time to embrace equity to support women In tech

In championing women in ICT, we must create equitable conditions for female ICT students and professionals to flourish at every stage of their career.

By Rachel Bailes • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why gender equality requires more than corporate policies
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Why gender equality requires more than corporate policies

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

By Joanne Wong • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry

UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.

By Khylie Daws • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas
Leadership

IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas

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.

By Tamara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion

The gender gap in the tech industry is still a prevalent issue, but progress is being made through initiatives and female leadership.

By Debanjali Ghosh • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Encouraging the next generation of women into the tech industry
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Encouraging the next generation of women into the tech industry

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

By Jane Northey • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Women in Technology stories

IWD 2023: How to overcome inequity and secure a satisfying career
Careers

IWD 2023: How to overcome inequity and secure a satisfying career

Life isn't fair and many people find themselves in challenging circumstances that make it hard to get out of the starting blocks.

By Lesley Smith • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity
Leadership

IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity

As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.

By Aussie Merciadez • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future
IT Industry

IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future

Despite the celebrated response to the pandemic by female leaders, women still trail men when it comes to securing decision-making and C-suite positions.

By Jennifer Smith • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team

We need to get more proactive about identifying and securing capable women who we can train and mentor into roles of increasing responsibility and challenge.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix

It's important organisations keep plugging away with programs and initiatives to make ICT a more female-friendly industry.

By Liza Trujillo Kirkland • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT
Leadership

IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT

While we've come a long way, there is still much to do to ensure that we continue to make the workplace equitable for women.

By Belinda Pervan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM
Careers

IWD 2023: Applying for the role now helps future women in STEM

Women apply for 20% fewer jobs than men, often feeling they need to meet 100% of the criteria. But it's time to change that mindset. #WomenInSTEM.

By Natalie Mead • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

By Tanur Parira • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower
Clean technologies

IWD 2023: The circular economy for e-waste needs more (wo)manpower

The planet desperately needs more people to act sustainably, but that burden of responsibility shouldn't fall squarely on women's shoulders.

By Gulrez Tyebji • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital for innovation and growth. Leaders must address biases and hire for diversity. #DEI #businessdevelopment.

By Jill Macmurchy • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy

In honour of IWD 2023, I encourage organisations working on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to actively avoid tokenism.

By Claire Thomas • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023