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International Women's Day (IWD) stories - Page 7

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IWD 2024: Australia's in the drivers seat on equality in logistics
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Australia sets the pace for gender diversity in the logistics sector with a customer-centric approach and strong female leadership, surging ahead of the EU and North America.
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IWD 2024: Embracing change: The catalyst for women's empowerment in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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women in technology
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careers
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leadership
Despite increased female participation in tech, achieving inclusive leadership remains an uphill battle which involves fundamental shifts in corporate culture.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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gender diversity
On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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it industry
Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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it training
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martech
IWD 2024 emphasises inspiring inclusion, with leaders urged to empower individuals within their teams for increased growth and success, notably in the male-dominated IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Women in eCommerce foresee improvement but barriers persist
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ecommerce
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gender equality
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mentorship
UK female eCommerce professionals voice optimism for industry improvement yet hurdles remain, with gender bias and stereotypes still notably present.
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IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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customers
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workplace
IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.
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IWD 2024: Businesses urged to retain women in leadership roles
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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parental leave
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employment
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visibility
Businesses urged to implement key practices to bolster and retain women in leadership roles amid persistent gender barriers.
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IWD 2024: How genuine inclusiveness let me shine in US Special Forces
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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girls who code
An unconventional candidate, a woman's journey from the US Special Forces to AI cybersecurity demonstrates the power of genuine inclusiveness.
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IWD 2024: Emerging threats mean the cyber security industry needs more diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
On International Women's Day 2024, experts cite the need for greater diversity in cyber security, amidst growing threats and the alarmingly low female representation in technical roles.
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IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
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leadership
IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.
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IWD 2024: Emerald innovators: Irish women leading the digital health revolution
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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productivity
Irish women are at the helm of transforming healthcare through digital innovation, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of health-tech worldwide.
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IWD 2024: Lessons learned: Reflecting on career growth and diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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payroll systems
Reflecting on her journey on International Women's Day, Aras's general counsel shares her career growth insights, highlighting adaptability and the importance of pursuing diverse paths.
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IWD 2024: Psychological safety - Inspiring empowerment and inclusion for women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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women in technology
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leadership
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thoughtworks
In celebration of IWD 2024, ThoughtWorks shares insights on the vital role of psychological safety in empowering women and bolstering inclusion within the technology sector.
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IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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women in technology
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leadership
The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .
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IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women’s economic empowerment
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.
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IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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grants
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leadership
IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.
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IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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it training
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collaboration
On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.
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IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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workplace
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linkedin
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equality
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.
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IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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women in technology
Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.