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IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling

Boosting female representation in fintech firms is pivotal for sector growth and innovation, despite women holding just 11% of fintech board seats.

By Katie Spreadury • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women for the FinTech revolutions future
Fintech

IWD 2024: Empowering women for the FinTech revolutions future

In tech, gender parity remains elusive with women holding just 11% of FinTech board positions; the journey towards inclusivity is celebrated this International Women's Day.

By Cloë Atkinson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity

IWD 2024: Leaders urged to prioritise real actions over rhetoric for gender inclusivity, with a call for transparency, target setting, and bias challenging to break the persistent 'glass ceiling'.

By Neeru Mehta • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace
Law

IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace

IWD 2024: Despite improvements in gender pay gap, over half of large Aussie law firms fall below average; for a CEO, the answer lies in diversity, tech and mentorship.

By Sheryl Hoskins • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity

In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.

By Barb Huelskamp • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward

In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, I reflect on the transformative power of advocacy in my IT career and my commitment to paying it forward to the newcomers.

By Angelina Liu • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

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.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
Customer Experience

IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration

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.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
EduTech

IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today

IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.

By Aparna Gray • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Leadership

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech

The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .

By Karina Mansfield • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Health Technologies

IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders

IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
EduTech

IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.

By Cheryle Cushion • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership
Strategy

IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership

GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.

By Jacqueline Balsamo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity

On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.

By Aylin Albayrak • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity

IWD 2024: Allies, mentorship pivotal for unlocking female leadership and closing gender pay gap, says youngest female director at amaysim.

By Janani Krishnamurthy • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
IT careers

IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table

Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women in eCommerce foresee improvement but barriers persist
eCommerce

IWD 2024: Women in eCommerce foresee improvement but barriers persist

UK female eCommerce professionals voice optimism for industry improvement yet hurdles remain, with gender bias and stereotypes still notably present.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024