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Australian Stories

Gender equality stories

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

Breach Prevention

IWD 2024: Emerging threats mean the cyber security industry needs more diversity

On International Women's Day 2024, experts cite the need for greater diversity in cyber security, amidst growing threats and the alarmingly low female representation in technical roles.

By Katherine Robins • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Gender equality stories

Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Collaboration is key to driving diversity in tech

Stereotypes hamper women's progress in tech, with only 24% reaching leadership roles in 2023. Collaboration and mentorship are essential to fostering diversity, driving innovation, and breaking barriers.

By Shay Rubio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Law

IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace

IWD 2024: Despite improvements in gender pay gap, over half of large Aussie law firms fall below average; for a CEO, the answer lies in diversity, tech and mentorship.

By Sheryl Hoskins • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity

In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.

By Barb Huelskamp • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Supply Chain

IWD 2024: Australia's in the drivers seat on equality in logistics

Australia sets the pace for gender diversity in the logistics sector with a customer-centric approach and strong female leadership, surging ahead of the EU and North America.

By Matthew Wittemeier • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Customers

IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms

IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.

By Jacquelyn Tonelli • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today

IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.

By Aparna Gray • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity

Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.

By Minya Vasili • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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

EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.

Reflecting on IWD, it's evident that the tech industry still faces a significant gender gap, necessitating strategic action and culture shifts from businesses for effective change.

By Kate Musgrove • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Gender equality stories

Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Inspiring more women in technology - why representation is key

On International Women's Day 2024, the focus is inspiring more women towards technology and the critical role of representation in overcoming systemic gender disparity in STEM fields.

By Sonali Mohapatra • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential

The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.

By Rachel Maxwell • 10 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

IT careers

IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table

Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Empowering Women in Tech: A Q&A with a female developer

For IWD 2024, a Q&A with developer Katie Rose Murphy Crowe sheds light on the experiences of women in tech, sharing crucial career advice and emphasising the significance of supporting each other and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Embracing empathetic leadership as key to greater gender diversity

Amidst ongoing gender disparities, International Women's Day 2024 turns spotlight on empathetic leadership as key to driving gender diversity and fostering inclusivity in the corporate world.

By Felicia Er • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024