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Kiwi Stories

Equality stories

IWD 2024: Carving our place and shaping the future

Beyond equality, women in IT are reshaping the industry, bridging societal divides and pushing for greater inclusivity, proving their importance in tech leadership.

By Heather Todd • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kiwi workers at breaking point in wake cost-of-living crisis

Women hardest hit as 66% report that cost of living has had a negative impact on their mental health compared to 49% of men.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023

Datacom

Datacom, Yoobee partnership to increase women in tech

The partnership delivers course-to-career scholarships and help balance the gender scales by supporting more women into New Zealand's technology workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2023

AMD

IWD 2023: Women don't need special consideration, we need competence and motivation

Being in a progressive democracy like New Zealand provides an invaluable perspective: generally, women aren't disadvantaged in the workplace.

By Luele Driescher • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Equality stories

EduTech

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss' of product and design

Bonzai's Director of Product and Design advocates understanding user needs, strategic product planning, and patience on IWD 2024, urging appreciation 'beyond the gloss'.

By Pooja Kulkarni • 3 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

Software Development

IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology

There's still more that can be done to take gender out of the equation. Here are the three changes I hope to see in the industry. .

By Claire Tran • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Workplace

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Four strategies to stay ahead

It is imperative for companies to create an environment that allows women to thrive and contribute effectively in today's ever-changing professional world.

By Kady O’Connell • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech

REGnosys allies with WISE to combat gender disparity in technology, emphasising female role models to inspire more women into STEM careers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Robotics

Schneider Electric appoints Mark Yeeles as VP for Secure Power Division in UK & Ireland

Mark Yeeles appointed new VP for Schneider Electric's Secure Power division in the UK & Ireland to drive growth of sustainable data centre solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023

Connectivity

IWD 2023: Women form the majority of the unconnected population

Women are still under-represented in technology, but Vodafone aims to connect 20 million more women in Africa and Turkey by 2025. #EmbraceEquity.

By Nadya Melic • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Equality stories

International Women's Day

IWD 2024: So you want to become a female tech leader? How to make the leap

In celebration of IWD 2024, we delve into practical advice for aspiring female tech leaders, examining company and self-development, using networks for growth, and developing solid coping strategies.

By Alyssa Sliney • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

EduTech

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology

Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.

By Lauren Swidenbank • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

OECD

IWD 2024: Gender pay gap widening in the United Kingom

The gender pay gap in the UK has widened to 14.5%, pushing the country to 17th place in the Women in Work Index.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

'Women in STEM' shine at Ideas of India Summit 3.0

At the Ideas of India Summit 3.0, top-ranking women in STEM, including ISRO's Nandini Harinath, shared their career journeys, emphasising the importance of education and support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024