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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: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Risk & Compliance

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity

IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.

By Lisa Tetrault • 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

Global Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) stories

IWD 2024: Lessons in empowerment, authenticity, and preparation
Productivity

IWD 2024: Lessons in empowerment, authenticity, and preparation

Reflecting on International Women's Day 2024, a seasoned STEM professional discusses the invaluable lessons learnt from mentors advocating empowerment, authenticity and readiness.

By Margaret Hoagland • 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: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM
EduTech

IWD 2024: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM

NetApp champions gender diversity in the tech sector through its Sales, Support, and Services (S3) Academy, advancing inclusion and changing perceptions of STEM careers for women.

By Matthew Hurford • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Resilience: is it the most important leadership trait of all?
Cisco

IWD 2024: Resilience: is it the most important leadership trait of all?

Resilience deemed critical leadership trait in a study of 3000 women, with personal narratives reinforcing its key role in overcoming adversity.

By Lesley Wardropper • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth
Amazon

IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth

On International Women's Day 2024, women are urged to harness moments of vulnerability and change to drive personal and professional growth, challenging fears and embracing innovation.

By Kate Gooden • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector
EduTech

IWD 2024: The big risk of too few women in Aotearoa's tech sector

The scarcity of women in Aotearoa's tech sector, including cybersecurity, exacerbates risks of talent shortage, low productivity, staff turnover, and weaker business outcomes, experts warn.

By Melissa Cantell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why the future is bright for women software engineers
Software engineering

IWD 2024: Why the future is bright for women software engineers

On IWD 2024, three female software engineers at WiseTech Global illustrate why now is the perfect time for women to dive into this burgeoning sector.

By Rianna Libdy, Holly Craig, Lana Lazareva • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM
EduTech

IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM

Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.

By Gayathri Natarajan • 6 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

Stories from Other Regions

IWD 2024: Forging the path – The inspirational stories of women codebreakers
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Forging the path – The inspirational stories of women codebreakers

In celebration of IWD 2024, we share compelling tales of unsung female codebreakers of WWII, laying the groundwork for today's women in cybersecurity.

By Leanne Salisbury • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time
Public Sector

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Measuring success one day at a time

On International Women's Day 2024, a female techie sheds light on her journey in the sector, underscoring the importance of empowerment and taking the path to success one day at a time.

By Natalie Smith • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why female representation is key to unlocking AI's full potential
EduTech

IWD 2024: Why female representation is key to unlocking AI's full potential

Despite making up 50% of the UK population, women only account for 22% of AI and data professionals, limiting AI's full capabilities due to lack of diversity.

By Alison Orr • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Inspiring more women in technology - why representation is key
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
IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers
Hyperscale

IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers

Drawing attention to the vital yet overlooked role of women in the data centre industry during IWD 2024, amid ongoing diversity and inclusivity challenges.

By Dr Kelley Mullick • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024