Women in Technology stories
Women's natural aptitude for multi-tasking and planning is giving them the edge in tech industries, fostering holistic business approaches.
Businesses must move beyond gender-centred diversity to generate true inclusion, viewing progress through a wider lens of diverse backgrounds and fair treatment for all employees.
There's still more that can be done to take gender out of the equation. Here are the three changes I hope to see in the industry. .
The rapid progress in AI, especially with its ability to shape the world, will enable us to balance the playing field for women and eliminate bias.
It is imperative for companies to create an environment that allows women to thrive and contribute effectively in today's ever-changing professional world.
By bringing diverse perspectives and experiences to the table, we can better address the complexities and challenges we face in the field.
IWD needs to mark the start of a year-long focus on gender equality, with businesses urged to ensure fair recruitment, equal pay, and diverse leadership.
Between my mother's entry into the workforce in the 1960s and mine in 2000, Australia's progress in women's rights has significantly altered our professional experiences.
REGnosys allies with WISE to combat gender disparity in technology, emphasising female role models to inspire more women into STEM careers.
Exploring how a diverse workforce can revolutionise cybersecurity, with a significant untapped potential in women who bring unique perspectives required for outsmarting cyber crooks.
Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.
Augment Technologies takes the lead in breaking down barriers, promoting female participation in tech through flexible work culture, mentorship, and coding initiatives.
Jannine Wilkinson encourages women to succeed without surrendering their identities, reflecting on past gender prejudice and maintaining authenticity.
Addressing NZ's tech skills shortage, Mission Ready pioneers innovative programmes to develop diversity and foster home-grown talent in the IT sector.
Beyond equality, women in IT are reshaping the industry, bridging societal divides and pushing for greater inclusivity, proving their importance in tech leadership.
Despite international efforts, the male-dominated tech industry urges more active measures to attract and retain female talent, as a mere 27% of the New Zealand tech industry is female.
Open dialogue and partnerships, critical for innovation, redefine the security industry's foundation, as trust and shared knowledge pave the way for progress.
Despite its promise of financial equality, the crypto industry struggles with inclusivity, marked by underrepresentation and male dominance in finance and technology.
The gender pay gap in the UK has widened to 14.5%, pushing the country to 17th place in the Women in Work Index.
REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.