Women stories - Page 2
IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.
IWD 2024: Empowering women for the FinTech revolutions future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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software development
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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.
IWD 2024: Finance and Tech: the double jeopardy for women?
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Despite male-biased gender issues, women in Fintech stand poised to seize timely opportunities as societal shifts and a push for workforce diversity spur change in the sector.
IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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law
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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.
IWD 2024: Top tips for women entering male-dominated industries
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Tips for women thriving in the male-dominated IT sector, focusing on imposter syndrome combat, networking, courage and authenticity, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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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.
IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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education, learning & training
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.
IWD 2024: How genuine inclusiveness let me shine in US Special Forces
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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An unconventional candidate, a woman's journey from the US Special Forces to AI cybersecurity demonstrates the power of genuine inclusiveness.
IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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With talent mobility emerging as a growth factor in workplaces, a study reveals women's increased interest in career mobility, but are hindered by lack of visibility into internal opportunities.
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.
IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The increasing democratisation of AI presents unique opportunities for women to lead in the rapidly expanding AI era, levelling the tech playing field.
IWD 2024: Celebrating Women and Neurodiverse Individuals in Cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Marking International Women's Day 2024, we champion the significant role women and neurodiverse individuals play in the traditionally male-dominated cybersecurity industry.
IWD 2024: Women need to speak up to ensure AI benefits everyone
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.
IWD 2024: Advice for women seeking and building a career in cybersecurity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.
IWD 2024: Championing gender equality beyond International Women's Day
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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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.
Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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jobs
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.
Influencer endorsements could harm festive sales, Storyblok suggests
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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social media
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shopping
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Storyblok's research suggests influencer advertising could depreciate festive sales, with 25% of shoppers discouraged by them.
Diversity in tech on the rise with new hiring strategies, study shows
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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workforce technology
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Diversity in the tech industry is growing, with over half the businesses setting diversity targets, a study reveals.
NSW launches initiative to bridge projected digital skills gap by 2030
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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industry experts
NSW launches pioneering venture, the Digital Skills and Workforce Compact, to address expected 85,000 digital worker shortfall by 2030.
Salesforce fulfils pledge to offer 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women
Mon, 20th Nov 2023
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce surpasses pledge by providing 500,000 upskilling opportunities for women in the Indo-Pacific region.