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If women do not build it, it will be built without us

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A 24-year-old founder argues women must build the AI shaping power, or watch systems encode the blind spots that once shut them out.
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Diversity is the invisible infrastructure of payments

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Diverse teams are reshaping the payments industry, turning personal insight into the hidden infrastructure behind global growth.
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How do we give to gain in a fractured world?

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In a fractured world, leaders must “give to gain” by investing in cultural intelligence, turning diversity into real inclusion and resilience.
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The silent skew: Confronting structural gender bias through data

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UK tech's gender gap is no pipeline glitch but structural bias, demanding rigorous use of data and AI oversight to drive real change.
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Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

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Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.
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When work design fails, equity fails with it

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As stress soars despite supportive managers, flawed work design quietly widens equity gaps, punishing those with lives beyond work.
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Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day nears, tech leaders urge companies to enhance diversity and inclusion strategies, noting Australia's unique opportunity for innovation.
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Survey reveals underrepresentation of women in tech sector

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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A recent ISACA survey reveals only 41% of businesses focus on hiring women in technology, despite 87% of IT professionals acknowledging a gender diversity gap.
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Cloudbrink helps Girl Power Talk with free access service

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Cloudbrink has partnered with Girl Power Talk, offering free secure access licenses to teams in 30+ countries, enhancing connectivity in areas with limited infrastructure.
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Altis Consulting renews DevelopHer programme for women in STEM

Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Altis Consulting renews commitment to gender equality in STEM with updated DevelopHer programme, starting September 2024, offering tailored training and guaranteed jobs.
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International Women in Cyber Day highlights diversity challenges

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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International Women in Cyber Day highlights the vital role of diversity in cybersecurity. Companies like Transmit Security and CMTG lead efforts to include more women in the field.
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Creating a culture of belonging for every board member

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Creating a culture of belonging on boards is crucial for leveraging diverse perspectives, driving innovation, and enhancing long-term organisational performance.
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IWD 2024: To facilitate advancement in equality, we must replace legacy systems

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Replacement of longstanding systems with advancing technology is key to promoting equality and progress, as seen from this year's International Women's Day focus.
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IWD 2024: Business owners, it's time to inspire inclusion

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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In light of IWD 2024, business leaders are urged to inspire inclusionary practices as women still only constitute 28% of the tech workforce.
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IWD 2024: The demand for more women in tech deepens

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024 hails the call for more women in the technology sector as the industry diversifies women's communication skills, empathy and creative problem-solving abilities.
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IWD 2024: Fostering inclusion: A pathway to empowerment on International Women's Day

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day, Tecala pushes for gender inclusion by adopting gender-neutral language in ads and promoting non-binary individuals, aiming for more women in leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Why real equity needs to be the goal in emerging tech

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Datacom's Tracey Cotter-Martin underlines the importance of equity and diverse representation for the successful use of emerging technologies.
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IWD 2024: The success mantra for women technologists

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Leading women in technology and law show resilience and determination, illuminating the challenges and possibilities in predominantly male fields.
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IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss' of product and design

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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Bonzai's Director of Product and Design advocates understanding user needs, strategic product planning, and patience on IWD 2024, urging appreciation 'beyond the gloss'.
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IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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With talent mobility emerging as a growth factor in workplaces, a study reveals women's increased interest in career mobility, but are hindered by lack of visibility into internal opportunities.