Gender equality stories - Page 3
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.
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IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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tesserent
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.
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IWD 2024: Championing gender equality beyond International Women's Day
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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women in technology
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leadership
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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.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Augment Technologies takes the lead in breaking down barriers, promoting female participation in tech through flexible work culture, mentorship, and coding initiatives.
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IWD 2024: My professional experience as a woman is very different to my mother’s – Here’s why
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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iwd
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women in technology
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.
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IWD 2024: The data behind the drive for gender equality in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.
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IWD 2024: Women leading the way: Educating girls in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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New Zealand organisation, Digital Future Aotearoa, pioneers initiatives for digital technology education amongst girls, aimed at enhancing female representation in tech sector workforce.
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IWD 2024: Pay & promotion perceptions differ across workplaces
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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payroll systems
New research reveals significant discrepancy in perception of equality in UK workplaces, with 79% of men believing pay and promotion is equal.
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LogRhythm appoints Joanne Wong as Interim Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Leading security solutions provider, LogRhythm, welcomes seasoned professional Joanne Wong as its Interim Chief Marketing Officer, bolstering its commitment to diversity and gender equality.
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Shira Bar Yosef on gender disparity in cybersecurity
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
Ahead of International Women's Day, Claroty CCO, Shira Bar Yosef highlights the gender disparity in cybersecurity and technology.
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UK sees 10% rise in female university computing applications
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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gender equality
UK sees a 10% hike in university computing applications from women, signalling the third consecutive year of growth.
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REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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REGnosys allies with WISE to combat gender disparity in technology, emphasising female role models to inspire more women into STEM careers.
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Flexible work & menopause leave top female worker's demands
Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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flexible work
Flexible hours, anti-harassment measures, pay openness and menopause leave emerge as top priorities for retaining female staffers.
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FDM Group highlights ways to tackle motherhood penalty
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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FDM Group urges businesses to tackle the 'motherhood penalty'—a root cause of the gender pay gap—and issues recommendations to promote gender parity.
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Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.
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Seagate releases fifth annual Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Seagate Technology unveils its fifth annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report, revealing significant advancements in multiple imperative areas.
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All-female tech acquisition as Collabosaurus joins forces with Cali Social
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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leadership
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gender equality
An unusual all-female tech deal sees Australia's brand collaboration platform, Collabosaurus, acquired by Cali Social.
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Physical activity could help improve sleep, highlights Women in Data study
Wed, 13th Dec 2023
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data analytics
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data science
A Women in Data study suggests daily physical activity could enhance sleep quality and duration, especially in men.
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ECI Software Solutions shortlisted for two global industry accolades
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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awards
ECI Software Solutions has been nominated for the Stratus Award for Cloud Computing and a Stevie Award for Women in Business.
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Aston University women triumph at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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awards
Two women from Aston University shine at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, earning top honours in academia and tech.