Gender equality stories - Page 15

From fine arts to tech, a woman of colour shares her journey of breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. #TechTrailblazer #WomensDay.

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the rapid rollout of technology heightening the demand for IT security services.

The rapid normalisation of remote work has made both flexible working and working from home less stigmatised and could ultimately work in women's favour.

Only 25% of cyber security professionals are women, leaving a big gap in perspectives for protecting the digital economy and online safety, says a new study.

I shifted my focus to honing my unique qualities and skills to become a manager, leader, and founder of a company in a way that comes authentically to me.

To promote gender equality in cybersecurity, it is essential to embrace both innovation and technology, as they have the power to transform the industry.

Combining the powerful force of technology with the personal and emotional threads of fashion is currently underrepresented and underappreciated in Australia.

Greater female representation in Australian ICT organisations won't come about by accident, notes BeyondTrust's VP Talent Management, Laura Edwards-Lassner .

Life isn't fair and many people find themselves in challenging circumstances that make it hard to get out of the starting blocks.

It's important to remember that it's impossible to please everyone, and trying to do so is a recipe for unhappiness.

While the information management (IM) and data privacy sectors are well represented by women, the more senior the role, the bigger the gender disparity becomes.

One of the more difficult challenges to overcome is that women, quite simply, aren't putting themselves forward or applying for these roles.

Hybrid work arrangements have the potential to create gaps between those who work from home and those who work in the office, regardless of gender.

Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.

Going into this case study, we expected that we would gain an understanding of systemic factors that help bring more women into tech.

Although opportunities for women have grown in the workplace, there's still a significant gap between male and female employees in management.

Despite the immense growth the region has seen in recent years, a majority of consumers continue to be unbanked or underbanked.

Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.

If you haven't already learnt about the benefits of having more women in the workplace, it's time to educate yourself and your peers.

From artists to songwriters, producers, executives and beyond - women continue to be chronically underrepresented at all levels across the industry.