Gender diversity stories
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Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation
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On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women’s pivotal role in tech innovation.
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Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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data protection
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cyber threats
Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.
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Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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gender diversity
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Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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gender diversity
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workplace
Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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gender equality
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Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusivity through collective effort
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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gender diversity
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strategy
On International Women's Day 2024, businesses are urged to bolster inclusivity via collective efforts amidst reports that women continue to feel excluded, despite heightened DE&I investments.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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developers
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women in technology
The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: Recruiting, retaining and sponsoring a diversity of talent for better business outcomes
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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digitalisation
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recruitment
Record low numbers of women in the workforce spotlight a pressing need for diversity recruitment and sponsorship for improved business results.
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IWD 2024: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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netapp
NetApp champions gender diversity in the tech sector through its Sales, Support, and Services (S3) Academy, advancing inclusion and changing perceptions of STEM careers for women.
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IWD 2024: How women can drive innovation and change in business
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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leadership
Why more women in leadership roles can improve corporate profitability and drive innovation is the focus of International Women's Day 2024 discussion.
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IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.
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IWD 2024: From top to bottom rung: The secret to success is inclusion & diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Ahead of IWD 2024, the tech and fintech industries grapple with serious diversity issues despite women making up 42% of the workforce; inclusion and diversity could be the path to success.
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IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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intel
Drawing attention to the vital yet overlooked role of women in the data centre industry during IWD 2024, amid ongoing diversity and inclusivity challenges.
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IWD 2024: Advancing women in private equity could have dramatic global impact
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Boosting female representation in private equity's decision-making roles could trigger a major global economic shift, as gender diversity in firms has been linked to improved performance and innovation.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring the next generation of leaders through well-being
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edtech
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Edtech advancing inclusivity and well-being in classrooms, fostering female leadership as International Women's Day 2024 focuses on 'Inspire Inclusion' theme.
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IWD 2024: Embracing empathetic leadership as key to greater gender diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Amidst ongoing gender disparities, International Women's Day 2024 turns spotlight on empathetic leadership as key to driving gender diversity and fostering inclusivity in the corporate world.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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gender diversity
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iwd
On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.
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IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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it industry
Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.
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IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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leadership
The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .