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'He/Him Salary', hidden networks and biased hiring still block women's careers and pay, business leaders warn ahead of International Women's Day.

Tech leaders use International Women's Day to demand structural change, real equity and female power in shaping AI and senior decisions.

Women say the future of work must prioritise flexibility, parental support, pay equity, health policies and real power in decisions.

Women power the NHS but are sidelined in healthtech, leaving the tools meant to transform care shaped in rooms they rarely occupy.

UK tech's gender gap is no pipeline glitch but structural bias, demanding rigorous use of data and AI oversight to drive real change.

Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.

As AI reshapes daily life at speed, tech must confront representation gaps to avoid scaling bias and lock women out of future power.

Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.

Koddi argues career progress hinges on structured sponsorship, not ad hoc mentorship, turning advocacy into core organisational infrastructure.

Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.

Veeam launches its first ESG report, revealing efforts in e-waste recycling, green buildings, emissions cuts, and community engagement worldwide.

In tech, the conversation about women has shifted from entry to retention and influence, as traditional structures hinder their leadership advancement.

Empowering women in the workplace is crucial for business success, with flexible policies at Ricoh fostering a supportive environment that boosts productivity.

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.

Businesses urged to implement key practices to bolster and retain women in leadership roles amid persistent gender barriers.

Emma Bromet has been appointed as the new CEO of Mantel Group's AI brand, Eliiza, succeeding James Wilson as part of a new succession plan.

As we 'celebrate' another International Women's Day, the time for Australian companies to take action to close the gender pay gap is now.

The gender disparity within the information technology sector remains significant; however, some clear steps can be taken to help remedy the situation.