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International Women's Day (IWD) stories - Page 2

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Make your team 10% more effective: a fresh approach to sales kick-off events​
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As the new year dawns, tech firms worldwide prepare for sales kick-off events aimed at boosting team effectiveness, but many struggle to achieve tangible results.
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The power of lived experiences in driving accessibility
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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Advancements in technology are reshaping education, yet barriers to accessibility remain, particularly for the 20% of students with disabilities.
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The number of women in tech roles is in decline. Here’s what we can do about it
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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The representation of women in tech roles is declining, with only 21% of senior positions in the UK held by women, raising concerns for future equality.
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IWD 2025: Beyond the Barriers: Empowering Women Leaders in Tech
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day 2025, leaders in tech urge for meaningful actions to empower women and tackle the persistent gender gap in STEM fields.
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Riding in safety: How technology can protect female passengers on the road
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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This International Women's Day, focus on advancing female safety in travel as technology and chauffeur services enhance the security of solo female passengers.
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IWD 2025: The AI-Ready generation: Transforming learning, teaching & future careers
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As AI transforms industries, educators urge for enhanced STEM learning to bridge the skills gap and empower the AI-ready generation for future careers.
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IWD 2025: Celebrating the boons of an environment that is conducive to all
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, the tech industry reflects on the crucial role of women like Nicole Eickhoff and Jenny Mulcahy in shaping an inclusive environment.
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Empowering women in tech: Lessons learned from making AI more accessible for businesses
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As AI technology grows, so must opportunities for women in tech; breaking barriers through mentorship and education can make the field accessible to all.
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IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, the stark inequality in business and investing demands collective action, highlighting the urgent need for gender parity.
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IWD 2025: Web3 aims at mass adoption, but it won’t happen without women
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As the digital revolution gathers pace, women remain sidelined in the crypto landscape, threatening the mass adoption of web3 technologies.
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Cloudera named among Ireland's best workplaces for women
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Cloudera has been honoured as one of Ireland's Best Workplaces for Women 2025, celebrating their ongoing commitment to supporting female employees.
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Breaking barriers with bytes: Empowering women in fitness through tech
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the fitness sector must confront burnout and inefficiencies, empowering women through innovative solutions.
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IWD 2025: Women in technology = Debiasing technology
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the stark gender imbalance in tech leadership threatens to bias the future of technology, demanding urgent action.
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IWD 2025: Technology benefits by including women’s perspectives
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As we celebrate International Women's Day 2025, Kira reflects on the vital role women play in technology and her new leadership position at RingCentral.
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IWD 2025: Creating sustainable Technology careers
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches on March 8, 2025, the theme Accelerate Action calls for continuous efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in tech careers.
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The absence of ‘cool’ women in STEM media
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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A lack of engaging female figures in STEM media undermines interest in science, reflecting outdated stereotypes and cautioning against their impact on future generations.
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Leveraging unconscious bias to attract more women into Tech roles
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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On International Women’s Day, Inde highlights how leveraging unconscious bias can effectively attract more women into tech roles and support their career growth.
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In a Room of Men: Harnessing Opportunity in the Tech Sector
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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In a male-dominated tech landscape, one woman's journey highlights the importance of leveraging personal strength and communication to achieve success.
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IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.
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IWD 2025: Empowering women in the workforce through AI
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Wayfinder unveils WayGPT, an AI initiative aimed at empowering women in the workforce by enhancing access to education and professional development.