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IWD 2023: We can't leave women behind in this digital-first world
Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: We can't leave women behind in this digital-first world

We're so clearly already living in a digital-first world, so how do we start to solve the issue of the lack of gender balance in tech?.

By Nathalie Pinder • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: My strategies for the balance of being a woman leader
Leadership

IWD 2023: My strategies for the balance of being a woman leader

Although opportunities for women have grown in the workplace, there's still a significant gap between male and female employees in management.

By Jo Ainsworth • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Turning Our DEI Analysis Inward for Lessons on Women in Tech
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Turning Our DEI Analysis Inward for Lessons on Women in Tech

Going into this case study, we expected that we would gain an understanding of systemic factors that help bring more women into tech.

By Iva Petkova and Danielle Pepin • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector

If you haven't already learnt about the benefits of having more women in the workplace, it's time to educate yourself and your peers.

By Jeremy Meltzer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

By Prof. Christy M K Cheung • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team

We need to get more proactive about identifying and securing capable women who we can train and mentor into roles of increasing responsibility and challenge.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix

It's important organisations keep plugging away with programs and initiatives to make ICT a more female-friendly industry.

By Liza Trujillo Kirkland • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT
Leadership

IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT

While we've come a long way, there is still much to do to ensure that we continue to make the workplace equitable for women.

By Belinda Pervan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, closing the global gender gap has increased by a generation from 99.5 years to 135.6 years.

By Tanur Parira • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital for innovation and growth. Leaders must address biases and hire for diversity. #DEI #businessdevelopment.

By Jill Macmurchy • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy

In honour of IWD 2023, I encourage organisations working on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to actively avoid tokenism.

By Claire Thomas • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios
Leadership

IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios

In the high-tech space, where I've worked as a people and culture leader for many years, we're still significantly underrepresented.

By Larissa Lefevre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Thriving as a generalist in the tech industry
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Thriving as a generalist in the tech industry

This year's International Women's Day theme of embracing equity resonates deeply with women in the tech industry, who are thriving despite challenges.

By Anouchka Bee Forey • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: There's opportunity for women in cyber if you're bold enough to seize it
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: There's opportunity for women in cyber if you're bold enough to seize it

Having pivoted into cybersecurity over the past one and a half years, I can say with certainty that this growing industry holds so many prospects for women.

By Megha Koli • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Bolstering diversity in the tech industry
ASUS

IWD 2023: Bolstering diversity in the tech industry

Growing numbers of women are playing a significant role in the creation and utilization of technology, helping to advance the industry.

By Emma Ou • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Gender equality stories

IWD 2023: How to overcome the gender pay gap and empower women in the workplace
Leadership

IWD 2023: How to overcome the gender pay gap and empower women in the workplace

While women have made significant strides towards gender equality in the workplace in recent years, gender equality remains a large social issue.

By Nirit Peled-Muntz • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas
Leadership

IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas

Gender quotas may not be the best solution for achieving workplace equality, says a journalist, as technology can help remove bias and hire the right people.

By Tamara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023