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IWD 2024: Fintech female leaders share insights on investing in women
Fintech

IWD 2024: Fintech female leaders share insights on investing in women

For International Women's Day 2024, female leaders in fintech and AI discuss their experiences in the industry and stressed the importance of investing in women to foster change.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education

As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys
Online courses

IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys

IWD 2024 reveals coding's gender disparity, challenging stereotypes and urging investment in female talent to foster innovation and sustain industry growth.

By Rosie Armstrong • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling

Boosting female representation in fintech firms is pivotal for sector growth and innovation, despite women holding just 11% of fintech board seats.

By Katie Spreadury • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity

IWD 2024: Leaders urged to prioritise real actions over rhetoric for gender inclusivity, with a call for transparency, target setting, and bias challenging to break the persistent 'glass ceiling'.

By Neeru Mehta • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future

Pioneering Pakistani women in tech share their victories and vision, transforming industry norms while fostering equality and progress in an evolving digital landscape.

By Bariya Osama • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Top tips for women entering male-dominated industries
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2024: Top tips for women entering male-dominated industries

Tips for women thriving in the male-dominated IT sector, focusing on imposter syndrome combat, networking, courage and authenticity, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

By Jayne Lewis • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Leadership

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech

The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .

By Karina Mansfield • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Health Technologies

IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders

IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO

On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.

By Rocío Belfiore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
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
IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity

On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.

By Aylin Albayrak • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport
Cartech

IWD 2024: Beyond the Fast Lane: Women driving change in sustainable transport

Women are pioneering change in the sustainable transport sector, challenging the gender gap and driving innovation at leading electric motorcycle manufacturer, Scorpio Electric.

By Carolyn Theng • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap
Law

IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap

With the gender pay gap now out in the spotlight, modern organisations must work fast to rectify the pay gap issue or risk losing their talents.

By Nirit Peled-Muntz • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024
Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US
Artificial Intelligence

Gender gap narrows in tech sectors across UK, EU & US

The gender gap in tech sectors has seen a significant decrease over the past four years, according to a Financial Times report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Paving the way for women in tech

Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.

By Isabel Naidoo • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: How to 'Inspire Inclusion' in the world of Fintech

International Women's Day's 2024 'Inspire Inclusion' theme resonates within fintech facing a continuous struggle to promote female representation in senior roles.

By Maya Kumar • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024