Gender diversity stories - Page 2
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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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isaca
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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: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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iwd
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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: Empowering women in India's broad construction industry
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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apm
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dei
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software development
On International Women's Day, the spotlight turns to the gender gap in India's construction industry, highlighting the need for strategies to empower women and drive inclusive progress.
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IWD 2024: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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iwd
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women in technology
Businesses must move beyond gender-centred diversity to generate true inclusion, viewing progress through a wider lens of diverse backgrounds and fair treatment for all employees.
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IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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iwd
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it careers
The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.
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IWD 2024: Women need to speak up to ensure AI benefits everyone
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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ai
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software development
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iwd
Greater diversity and women's input necessary in AI development to curtail risks of skewed real-world outcomes and ensure benefits for all, experts stress.
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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
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: Bridging gender gaps in the tech sector and startups
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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iwd
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acs
Ahead of IWD 2024, the stark contrast between rising female-owned startups and the persistent pay gap in the tech industry underlines the importance of bridging gender gaps.
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IWD 2024: Women in tech shouldn’t have to trade their identity to succeed
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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nz
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kordia
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iwd
Jannine Wilkinson encourages women to succeed without surrendering their identities, reflecting on past gender prejudice and maintaining authenticity.
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IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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dei
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it professionals
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auckland council
Addressing NZ's tech skills shortage, Mission Ready pioneers innovative programmes to develop diversity and foster home-grown talent in the IT sector.
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Tech sector tackles gender diversity in lead up to International Women's Day
Tue, 5th Mar 2024
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tanium
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iwd
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gender diversity
Female tech leaders from Tanium and Sekuro shed light on gender diversity within the industry and the need for inclusive environments to retain women, ahead of International Women's Day.
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REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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dei
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equality
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gender diversity
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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Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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dei
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jobs
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law
Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.
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Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
Fri, 26th Jan 2024
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dei
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it industry
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women in technology
Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.
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IAS launches first Responsibility Report highlighting ESG progress
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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power / energy
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gender diversity
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renewable energy
IAS releases its inaugural Responsibility Report highlighting key ESG initiatives including renewable energy usage and diversity.
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ECI Software Solutions shortlisted for two global industry accolades
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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gender diversity
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gender equality
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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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gender diversity
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gender equality
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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.
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UK Women in Tech Awards 2023 shine on outstanding contributors
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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careers
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hall of fame
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it industry
The Women in Tech Awards 2023 celebrated women professionals making significant contributions to the industry.
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Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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engineering
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science
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government
UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.
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HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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dei
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entrepreneur
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support
HSBC and East Village team up for Birmingham Tech Week to support female founders in navigating the funding landscape.