Women in Technology stories
I started building my career to escape the limits set for me by my background, but today I continue to do it because it's what I love.
Encouraging more women into the global tech industry represents an opportunity for businesses to tap into bigger talent pools and diversified skillsets.
Hybrid work arrangements have the potential to create gaps between those who work from home and those who work in the office, regardless of gender.
One of the more difficult challenges to overcome is that women, quite simply, aren't putting themselves forward or applying for these roles.
Entrenched social norms, unconscious biases and a lack of representation of women in senior roles create barriers for women looking to enter the workforce.
As we 'celebrate' another International Women's Day, the time for Australian companies to take action to close the gender pay gap is now.
While remote work has given us increased flexibility and freedom, it has also blurred the lines between our work and home lives.
While the information management (IM) and data privacy sectors are well represented by women, the more senior the role, the bigger the gender disparity becomes.
It's important to remember that it's impossible to please everyone, and trying to do so is a recipe for unhappiness.
When women support and empower each other, we can both increase gender diversity in tech and create real change in the community and our workplaces.
Life isn't fair and many people find themselves in challenging circumstances that make it hard to get out of the starting blocks.
As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.
Despite the celebrated response to the pandemic by female leaders, women still trail men when it comes to securing decision-making and C-suite positions.
Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.
Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.
Mentoring and sponsorship can help women reach their full potential in male-dominated industries, like IT, on International Women's Day 2023.
The gender gap in the tech industry is still a prevalent issue, but progress is being made through initiatives and female leadership.
Australia's tech industry is thriving but struggling with gender equity. Women make up just 29% of the workforce, according to a report.
STEM industry lacking female representation in Australia, as women contribute to just 36% of STEM enrolments, says new report.
Making our digital world more gender-balanced requires both including more women in tech roles, as well as creating an environment for them.