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Mentorship stories - Page 6

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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: Embracing equity in employment services is vital
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Asuria leads the conversation by discussing what it truly means to embrace equity within its own sphere of influence in the employment sector.
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IWD 2023: Women need a seat at the table and support to get them there
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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This year's theme challenges us to deepen our understanding and use it to cultivate a more inclusive and supportive ecosystem.
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IWD 2023: Overcoming gender biases in the tech industry and beyond
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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It's important to remember that it's impossible to please everyone, and trying to do so is a recipe for unhappiness.
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IWD 2023: Embracing strengths of diversity and uplifting women
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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How do we challenge tech companies to review practices to become more inclusive and to empower women to bring out their best potential?.
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IWD 2023: Promoting diversity in the data analytics workforce
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Diversity is crucial in data analytics for better decision-making. Alteryx promotes diversity through education and mentorship programs.
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IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The gender gap in the tech industry is still a prevalent issue, but progress is being made through initiatives and female leadership.
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IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.
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IWD 2023: Overcoming Australia’s IT Sector Gender Imbalance
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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One way to tackle the underrepresentation challenge is by encouraging greater numbers of young women to consider IT as a career choice.
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IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Mentoring and sponsorship can help women reach their full potential in male-dominated industries, like IT, on International Women's Day 2023.
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IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Study reveals that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and not promoted at the same rate as men. Diversity and equity still a challenge.
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IWD 2023: Moving towards gender equity in STEM careers
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The campaign to encourage girls into STEM subjects is an admirable one, but there's more to gender equity than education alone.
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IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.
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IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity’s Talent Shortage
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Despite progress made in bringing more women into the industry over the last few years, they still only make up 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce.
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IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.
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IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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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.
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IWD 2023: Architecting change to truly embrace equity
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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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.
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IWD 2023: Why women aren't putting their hands up for boards positions
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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In 2023, we still have less than 35% of women on boards in Australia. It seems that glass ceilings still exist, even on boards.
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IWD 2023: How men can, and should, support women in tech
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Advocating for women and helping to bridge the gender gap in tech is not something done on the side. Instead, it must become a mindset.
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IWD 2023: The five elements that ensure women in tech reach their full potential
Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Promoting gender diversity in technology: role models, talent development, personalisation, networking, and career ownership.