Women in Technology stories - Page 8

Making a career in the sector more appealing would see more women applying for advertised roles, writes Barracuda’s Angelina Liu.

IT Industry Must Act to Attract More Women, as Pay Gaps and Gender Imbalance Persist, says Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

The gender pay gap in Australia persists across industries, including ICT, with a national gap of 14.2%. Women must negotiate for fair pay.

Giving birth is a joyful yet stressful time for women. Balancing motherhood and a career is a challenge that ICT companies must address.

The gender disparity within the information technology sector remains significant; however, some clear steps can be taken to help remedy the situation.

Entries now open for the 2022 Australasian Women in AI Awards to recognize women paving the way in AI. Nominations close on 10th January 2022.

Thomas moves into the CEO role after serving as president of customer success. She has also held roles in finance, strategy, and product at the company.

Google announces second cohort of Women Founders Academy 2021, bringing together 10 founders from Asia Pacific to expand their skills and business leadership.

The event will feature a panel with the experts, a hands-on workshop on Microsoft Power BI, and the opportunity to gain valuable career advice.

Fujitsu appoints Katherine Cakarnis as VP of customer identity engagement and Nicole Forrester as head of office of purpose in ANZ.

Former IBM graduate shares her journey in technology, emphasizing the importance of networking, learning, and finding flexible work opportunities.

Women can be and are leaders, but they may not fit into a male legacy management style, writes Barracuda territory manager for ANZ Angelina Liu.

The IT industry needs to create better visibility and awareness to attract more women, says CrowdStrike head of HR for APJ, Pip McKenzie.

The most important thing is having a long-term commitment to investing in staff, writes 8x8 channel enablement manager for ANZ Sophia Demetriades.

Companies and governments must invest in STEM education to attract more women to the IT industry, says Cohesity's Cathy Conroy.

Workplace culture, diversity in leadership, and equal pay are vital to attract more women to STEM, says Achievers manager Emma Harvie.

Lack of workforce diversity in the IT industry needs to be acknowledged and addressed head-on to attract more women.

The IT industry needs to show more interest and provide pathways for women to enter, says Nintex director for field marketing, Eileen Tan.

The cybersecurity industry needs to change perceptions to attract more women, according to Ping Identity marketing manager Vivienne Horsfall.

Companies need to provide fair and equitable pay and roles for women, writes Turnitin director of academic partnerships Anna Borek.

Gender diversity remains a problem in Australia's tech sector, but to stay competitive, diversity and inclusion must be prioritised.

The IT industry needs to create sponsorship programs and offer financial support for childcare to attract more women, says Cohesity manager.

The IT industry needs to take a deliberate, top-down approach to attract more women and ensure gender diversity, says Joanne Wong from LogRhythm.

The IT industry can do more to attract women by recasting what is meant by 'IT', showing opportunities, and highlighting women in leadership roles.