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IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages
Auckland Council

IWD 2024: Diversity and innovation: solutions to tech skills-shortages

Addressing NZ's tech skills shortage, Mission Ready pioneers innovative programmes to develop diversity and foster home-grown talent in the IT sector.

By Diana Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

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REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

REGnosys & WISE partnership targets gender disparity in tech

REGnosys allies with WISE to combat gender disparity in technology, emphasising female role models to inspire more women into STEM careers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap
IT Industry

Exclusive: Fiona Sweeney on bridging tech's gender gap

Fiona Sweeney discusses strategies to close the gender gap in tech, highlighting education and industry collaboration.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
IAS launches first Responsibility Report highlighting ESG progress
Power / Energy

IAS launches first Responsibility Report highlighting ESG progress

IAS releases its inaugural Responsibility Report highlighting key ESG initiatives including renewable energy usage and diversity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
ECI Software Solutions shortlisted for two global industry accolades
Gender diversity

ECI Software Solutions shortlisted for two global industry accolades

ECI Software Solutions has been nominated for the Stratus Award for Cloud Computing and a Stevie Award for Women in Business.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Nov 2023
Tesserent appoints Andrew Shea as Managing Partner of Tesserent Academy
Cybersecurity

Tesserent appoints Andrew Shea as Managing Partner of Tesserent Academy

Tesserent Limited appoints Andrew Shea as Managing Partner to accelerate the growth of Tesserent Academy and address the cybersecurity talent shortage.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023
Schneider Electric VP appointed by CEW
EduTech

Schneider Electric VP appointed by CEW

Schneider Electric appoints Louise Monger as a member of Chief Executive Women, recognizing her leadership in the industry. #genderadvancement.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023
IWD 2023: Connecting the Dots - True Crime and Women in Cyber
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Connecting the Dots - True Crime and Women in Cyber

From true crime enthusiasts to cybersecurity: How some women's aptitude for problem-solving could make them ideal for cybersecurity roles. .

By Teresa Walsh • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why it's time the cyber sector improved its gender ratio
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Why it's time the cyber sector improved its gender ratio

There are opportunities galore for women to make their mark in the cybersecurity and they should be encouraged to explore and embrace them.

By Gabriella Espensen • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
Human Capital Management

IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.

By Pannie Sia • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success
Workplace

IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success

Study reveals that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and not promoted at the same rate as men. Diversity and equity still a challenge.

By Yvonne Szeto • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Software

Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public

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.

By Cate Hull • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Aston University women triumph at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023
Gender diversity

Aston University women triumph at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023

Two women from Aston University shine at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, earning top honours in academia and tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
UK Women in Tech Awards 2023 shine on outstanding contributors
IT Industry

UK Women in Tech Awards 2023 shine on outstanding contributors

The Women in Tech Awards 2023 celebrated women professionals making significant contributions to the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women
EduTech

Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women

UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week
Capital

HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week

HSBC and East Village team up for Birmingham Tech Week to support female founders in navigating the funding landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Australia's gender-based skills gap in AI: Women risk becoming left behind
Artificial Intelligence

Australia's gender-based skills gap in AI: Women risk becoming left behind

Alarming gender-based skills gap in AI discovered in Australia, with men twice as likely to use AI tools in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023