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IWD 2023: How changing times can be an opportunity to embrace equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How changing times can be an opportunity to embrace equity

Look out for ways to boost diversity and inclusion while you're shaking things up, says Lisa Baldwin, Regional Business Manager, Ricoh Australia.

By Lisa Baldwin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Embracing equity starts with backing yourself
Support

IWD 2023: Embracing equity starts with backing yourself

Have the confidence to step up and you'll inspire other women to do likewise, writes Jamf's Senior Manager Customer Success APAC, Melissa Antoine.

By Melissa Antoine • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Taking two steps forward towards gender equity in a hybrid working world
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2023: Taking two steps forward towards gender equity in a hybrid working world

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.

By Soo Chun Tan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Unboxing to build diversity and close the gender gap
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Unboxing to build diversity and close the gender gap

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

By Tanya Hyams-Young • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: It shouldn't take innovation to make gender equality happen
AvePoint

IWD 2023: It shouldn't take innovation to make gender equality happen

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.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Overcoming gender biases in the tech industry and beyond
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Overcoming gender biases in the tech industry and beyond

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

By Patricia Freijo • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How to overcome inequity and secure a satisfying career
Careers

IWD 2023: How to overcome inequity and secure a satisfying career

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

By Lesley Smith • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity
Leadership

IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity

As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.

By Aussie Merciadez • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance
IT Industry

IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance

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

By Laura Edwards-Lassner • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough
IT Industry

IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough

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

By Lisa Johnston • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

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

By Pannie Sia • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How organizations can reduce gender bias with Data Science and AI
Data Science

IWD 2023: How organizations can reduce gender bias with Data Science and AI

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

By Dr Adrienne Heinrich • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Gender equality stories

IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring
Support

IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring

Mentoring and sponsorship can help women reach their full potential in male-dominated industries, like IT, on International Women's Day 2023.

By Tanya Hovagimian • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Time to embrace equity to support women In tech
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Time to embrace equity to support women In tech

In championing women in ICT, we must create equitable conditions for female ICT students and professionals to flourish at every stage of their career.

By Rachel Bailes • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why gender equality requires more than corporate policies
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Why gender equality requires more than corporate policies

Australian tech companies strive for gender equity, but work remains to close wage and leadership gaps, according to the 2022 Global Gender Gap Report.

By Joanne Wong • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry

UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.

By Khylie Daws • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas
Leadership

IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas

Gender quotas may not be the best solution for achieving workplace equality, says a journalist, as technology can help remove bias and hire the right people.

By Tamara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity

Australia's tech industry is thriving but struggling with gender equity. Women make up just 29% of the workforce, according to a report.

By Katrina Barry • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023