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Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages
Auckland Council

IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages

Addressing NZ's tech skills shortage, Mission Ready pioneers innovative programmes to develop diversity and foster home-grown talent in the IT sector.

By Diana Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Carving our place and shaping the future
Leadership

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

Global Stories

Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry
Engineering

IWD 2024: Inspiring diversity in data - My journey in the industry

Determined to stimulate diversity in the data industry, Cathy Conroy shares her journey of championing female inclusion across tech roles in Australia and New Zealand.

By Cathy Conroy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Seats at the table: How leaders can inspire inclusion at every level
Productivity

IWD 2024: Seats at the table: How leaders can inspire inclusion at every level

Business leaders are urged to inspire inclusivity by taking proactive steps and fostering diversity, equity and inclusion beyond the aspirational, in light of International Women's Day theme.

By Liz Adeniji • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, industry veteran encourages women to confidently pursue cybersecurity careers, dispelling fears and underlining the sector's need for diverse skill sets and perspectives.

By Louise Hanna • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future
EduTech

IWD 2024: Investing in women to create a responsible AI future

The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.

By Carla Ramchand • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Four strategies to stay ahead
International Women's Day

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
IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere
Investment

IWD 2024: Speak with your subconscious to enhance progress everywhere

A focus of International Women's Day 2024 supports personal investment to enrich lives, enhance careers, and empower industries.

By Bronwyn Penhaligon • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Reflections on professional growth in OSINT
Open source

IWD 2024: Reflections on professional growth in OSINT

By bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, we can better address the complexities and challenges we face in the field.

By Sandy MacKay • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing gender equality beyond International Women's Day
Leadership

IWD 2024: Championing gender equality beyond International Women's Day

IWD needs to mark the start of a year-long focus on gender equality, with businesses urged to ensure fair recruitment, equal pay, and diverse leadership.

By Gabi Matic • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why
Australian Government

IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother's – Here's why

Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.

By Callie Evans • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology
Storage

IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology

On this 49th International Women's Day, a top female tech leader addresses Australia's significant gender pay gap and advocates for action towards diversity, equality and inclusion.

By Amy Rushall • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Can we stop calling it 'remote work' already?
Smart Home

IWD 2024: Can we stop calling it 'remote work' already?

With the shift to home working becoming the norm circa 2020, the term remote work is outdated and irrelevant; work is work, regardless of location.

By Melanie Ciotti • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Women need to speak up to ensure AI benefits everyone
Large Language Models

IWD 2024: Women need to speak up to ensure AI benefits everyone

Greater diversity and women's input necessary in AI development to curtail risks of skewed real-world outcomes and ensure benefits for all, experts stress.

By Nicola Bridle • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
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
IWD 2024: Bridging gender gaps in the tech sector and startups
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Bridging gender gaps in the tech sector and startups

Ahead of IWD 2024, the stark contrast between rising female-owned startups and the persistent pay gap in the tech industry underlines the importance of bridging gender gaps.

By Jane Evans • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech

Augment Technologies takes the lead in breaking down barriers, promoting female participation in tech through flexible work culture, mentorship, and coding initiatives.

By Tika Elliot • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024