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Gender equality stories - Page 4

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IWD 2025: Attracting Women to Cybersecurity with a Human-Centric Approach
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As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, a pressing report reveals just 17% of cybersecurity professionals in Australia are women, highlighting urgent action needed.
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Redefining Leadership: The Power of Quiet Influence
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In an era celebrating women in leadership, a new perspective on quiet influence reveals its power, challenging traditional notions of authority and impact.
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Sponsorship - the secret to supercharging your career
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personal branding
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Sponsorship, not luck, often drives successful careers, as one board-level director reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her ascent.
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Why Australia needs more female entrepreneurs in e-commerce
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funding
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As International Women’s Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in e-commerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.
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Gender equality as a business advantage on Women's Day
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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smart home
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home security
Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leaders stress that achieving gender equality in the workplace is crucial for innovation and economic success.
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Leaders stress action for gender equality ahead of International Women’s Day
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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As International Women’s Day approaches, leaders stress the urgent need to accelerate action towards gender equality, warning it may take until 2158 to achieve parity.
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Robotic Marketer founder addresses workplace gender issues
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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employment
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gender equality
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gender gap
Mellissah Smith, Founder of Robotic Marketer, champions gender equality in workplaces, urging both men and women to actively support female career growth.
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ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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it training
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certification
ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.
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RMIT offers free IT diploma for women in Victoria 2025
Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
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it industry
RMIT has confirmed that its free Diploma of Information Technology for women and gender diverse individuals will continue in 2025, bolstered by government funding.
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The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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leadership
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organisational culture
Amidst the celebrations of International Women's Day, experts underscore the crucial role of allyship in elevating women's success in business.
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Shearwater announces major investment in EvenBetter gender AI
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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investment
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Shearwater Capital is investing AUD $500,000 in Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai, aimed at tackling gender pay gaps and promoting workplace equity with AI-driven insights.
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Khuda Family donates $100m to boost women in STEM
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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investment
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A $100 million donation from the Khuda Family Foundation will support a groundbreaking 20-year programme at the University of Sydney to boost girls' participation in STEM.
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Exclusive: HP's Rachael Williams on why diversity in tech leadership matters
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Rachael Williams of HP highlights the critical need for diversity in tech leadership, urging bold action for better business outcomes and innovation.
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UK tech diversity improves, but challenges remain in 2024
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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gender diversity
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gender equality
New research shows improvements in diversity within the UK tech sector, though challenges persist, with 60% of firms still lacking representation.
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New Zealand Women's network marks 5 years in security
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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linkedin
The New Zealand Network for Women in Security celebrates its 5th anniversary, championing diversity and support for women in New Zealand's security sector.
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Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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collaboration
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deloitte
Research reveals that companies with gender-diverse leadership outperform others, with a 25% higher likelihood of above-average profitability, enhancing innovation.
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HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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storage
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workplace
HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.
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International Women in Cyber Day: Why we need more women in the field
Sun, 1st Sep 2024
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world economic forum
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Despite progress, women in cybersecurity still face significant challenges. This International Women in Cyber Day, we explore why the industry needs them more than ever.
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Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
Stina Ehrensvard, co-founder of Yubico, champions women's roles in cybersecurity, aiming to inspire more females to join the industry with her story.
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ACS Victoria launches workshop for skilled migrant spouses
Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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skills gap
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acs
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industry experts
The Australian Computer Society's new workshop series in Victoria aims to help skilled migrant spouses navigate the local ICT job market, addressing employment challenges.