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IWD 2023: Connecting the Dots - True Crime and Women in Cyber
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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From true crime enthusiasts to cybersecurity: How some women’s aptitude for problem-solving could make them ideal for cybersecurity roles.
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IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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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.
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IWD 2023: Building on Momentum to Empower Equity
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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gartner
At the very basic level, ensuring equity is very simply the right thing to do. Today, it has also become a table-stake for attracting and retaining top talent. 
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IWD 2023: Why it’s time the cyber sector improved its gender ratio
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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There are opportunities galore for women to make their mark in the cybersecurity and they should be encouraged to explore and embrace them.
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IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.
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IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Diverse teams are known to be more innovative and better equipped to identify new opportunities and solutions that may not have been apparent to a homogeneous group.
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IWD 2023: How women in tech can ‘embrace equity’ by supporting each other
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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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.
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IWD 2022: Jamf on what you can do to break the bias
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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Both last year’s #choosetochallenge and this year’s #BreakTheBias themes for International Women’s Day should serve as a wake-up call to the IT industry.
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IWD 2022: McGrathNicol on encouraging women into cyber security
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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McGrathNicol cyber partner, Joss Howard specialises in helping companies assess and improve their security posture, developing strategies, and identifying initiatives to achieve cyber best practice.
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IWD 2022: Overcoming the challenge of gender diversity
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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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.
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Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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The idea of gender equality represents more than just physical bodies through doors. It is also the notion of perceptions, feelings, stereotypes and opportunity.
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Four steps to achieve greater organisational diversity and inclusion
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Many organisations still struggle to solidify workplace cultures that are inclusive and embrace diversity. Here are four fundamental principles that guide the company’s approach to diversity.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity
Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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In this interview, we speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of corporate affairs, Janet Granger-Wilcox about workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I).
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Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study
Mon, 25th May 2020
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aut university
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massey university
"During the COVID-19 lockdown period, having a good leader is beneficial for your wellbeing; it is ‘extra beneficial’ if that leader is a woman."
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InterTech AU to run mentorship program for LGBTQI+ tech workers
Wed, 13th May 2020
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“The new mentorship is an opportunity to expand our support of the LGTBQI+ community working in tech startups to help them embed diversity and inclusion into their company culture."
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Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.
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Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech
Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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"women around the world have been able to bring a new perspective to the tech industry, and their skills and experience are just as valuable when they feel comfortable enough to impose them."
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Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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broadcasting
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Rise, a UK-based organisation promoting gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector, is expanding to Asia Pacific and North America.
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2020 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards finalists announced
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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lgbtq
The Awards, which were established in 2015, recognise Hong Kong business’ efforts to promote LGBT+ equality and inclusion.
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VMware ANZ up for Women Leading Tech award
Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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The Awards celebrate women’s achievement in the tech industry, and aims to ensure that women are part of history, not forgotten.
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Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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According to Twitter's VP of people experience, Twitter needs to be bold, move fast, and get it right.
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The few women in the boardroom outpace men for top spots - Diligent Institute report
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Women board members take 6.31 years on average to be elevated to a leadership role, compared to 8.02 years for men. 
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Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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if gender bias were eliminated from the cybersecurity industries of the US and UK, a total of $43.1 billion and £17 billion would be added to their respective economies, according to data from Tessian.
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Konica Minolta receives gender equality citation from WGEA
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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 The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recently named Konica Minolta for its dedication to gender equality in the workplace.
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