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IWD 2022: Leading during uncertain times - the rising importance of empathy
Data Analytics

IWD 2022: Leading during uncertain times - the rising importance of empathy

We're currently witnessing one of the greatest shifts in workplace culture in history with 'control and command' leadership fading out.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: MetricSteam on female leadership and examples in tech
Careers

IWD 2022: MetricSteam on female leadership and examples in tech

Execute more workshops and create more mentoring programmes with women leaders who are already part of the organisation, as well as external sources too.

By Padmini Vundavalli • 7 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Snowflake on breaking the bias on women in tech
EduTech

IWD 2022: Snowflake on breaking the bias on women in tech

A journalist reveals her journey in the tech industry and discusses the need to break gender bias in the field. #BreakTheBias #WomenInTech.

By Ailie Patten • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech
AI Security

IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech

Tech industry must offer flexible working options & actively recruit female students to attract more women. Mentoring & support crucial for retention.

By Brearna Leopold • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Soprano director on attracting women to STEM
Leadership

IWD 2022: Soprano director on attracting women to STEM

The IT industry needs to prioritize workplace diversity and flexibility to attract more women, says Soprano director Asha Potla.

By Asha Potla • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: McGrathNicol on encouraging women into cyber security
Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: McGrathNicol on encouraging women into cyber security

Joss Howard, a cyber partner at advisory firm McGrathNicol, discusses how to attract more women to the cyber security industry.

By Joss Howard • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Overcoming the challenge of gender diversity
Careers

IWD 2022: Overcoming the challenge of gender diversity

The IT industry is facing an ongoing problem. The gender balance that has been evident for many years remains entrenched, and a solution needs to be found.

By Jacqui Levings • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Security Centric Queen Aigbefo on breaking the bias
Cybersecurity

IWD 2022: Security Centric Queen Aigbefo on breaking the bias

The #ChoosetoChallenge theme from last year's International Women's Day sparked a remarkable change and saw more diversity in the IT and security industry.

By Queen Aigbefo • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Security Centric Jill Taylor on breaking the bias
EduTech

IWD 2022: Security Centric Jill Taylor on breaking the bias

International Women's Day 2021 theme #BreakTheBias prompts examination of both internal and external biases towards women in IT and cybersecurity.

By Jill Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Secure Code Warrior talks women in STEM
Leadership

IWD 2022: Secure Code Warrior talks women in STEM

The role of government in attracting women to STEM, what IT companies can do, and advice for women interested in tech.

By Mona Nouh • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: ActiveCampaign talks closing the gender gap in IT
EduTech

IWD 2022: ActiveCampaign talks closing the gender gap in IT

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

By Bree Timms • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Why the ICT industry needs to do more to support women with children
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2022: Why the ICT industry needs to do more to support women with children

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

By Lesley Smith • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: How companies can nurture the female ICT leaders of tomorrow
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2022: How companies can nurture the female ICT leaders of tomorrow

Achieving a gender balanced senior leadership team won't happen by chance, says Marketplacer Jennifer Kreutzer.

By Jennifer Kreutzer • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Overcoming the IT sector's gender imbalance
EduTech

IWD 2022: Overcoming the IT sector's gender imbalance

The gender gap in the IT industry persists, but there are steps that can be taken to address it, including empowering women and improving education.

By Tanya Hovagimian • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Barracuda talks fixing the gender imbalance
Firewalls

IWD 2022: Barracuda talks fixing the gender imbalance

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

By Angelina Liu • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: LogRhythm VP on drawing women to tech industries
Security Information and Event Management

IWD 2022: LogRhythm VP on drawing women to tech industries

For starters, we need to continue to bury the misconception that the tech and cybersecurity industry is reserved for men only.

By Joanne Wong • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology
Leadership

IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology

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

By Emma Harvie • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: It's time to eliminate the gender pay gap in the ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2022: It's time to eliminate the gender pay gap in the ICT industry

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

By Claudia Pirko • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Beyond firefighting: Three ways to embrace a more strategic approach to IT performance and innovation
Data Analytics

Beyond firefighting: Three ways to embrace a more strategic approach to IT performance and innovation

At the start of the pandemic, technologists stepped up to deliver the urgent digital transformation organisations needed to survive the initial shock.

By Joe Byrne • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2022