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IWD 2023: How to overcome the gender pay gap and empower women in the workplace
Leadership

IWD 2023: How to overcome the gender pay gap and empower women in the workplace

While women have made significant strides towards gender equality in the workplace in recent years, gender equality remains a large social issue.

By Nirit Peled-Muntz • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Global Stories

IWD 2023: Women need a seat at the table and support to get them there
Support

IWD 2023: Women need a seat at the table and support to get them there

This year's theme challenges us to deepen our understanding and use it to cultivate a more inclusive and supportive ecosystem.

By Rachel Scheel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Unlocking the spirit of female entrepreneurism
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Unlocking the spirit of female entrepreneurism

Entrenched social norms, unconscious biases and a lack of representation of women in senior roles create barriers for women looking to enter the workforce.

By Juliette Connolly • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: 5 steps to eliminate the gender pay gap
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2023: 5 steps to eliminate the gender pay gap

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

By Darius Coveney • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough
IT Industry

IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough

Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.

By Lisa Johnston • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
MYOB reveals gender wage gap in SMEs across Australia and NZ
Fintech

MYOB reveals gender wage gap in SMEs across Australia and NZ

The gender wage gap among employees of SMEs is sitting at 7.5% in favour of men, when comparing median hourly wages.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
Report: APAC DevOps salary brackets lagging behind
DevOps

Report: APAC DevOps salary brackets lagging behind

While DevOps salaries for APAC professionals are behind the curve, there is a significant global increase worldwide.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: HP survey reveals changing attitudes to workplace gender bias and systems
HP

IWD 2022: HP survey reveals changing attitudes to workplace gender bias and systems

A new survey from HP has set out to provide perspective on attitudes towards gender bias and roles within the workplace.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Soprano director on attracting women to STEM
Leadership

IWD 2022: Soprano director on attracting women to STEM

The IT industry needs to prioritize workplace diversity and flexibility to attract more women, says Soprano director Asha Potla.

By Asha Potla • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women
EduTech

Call for action on UK digital skills gap for women

UK leaders call for action to alleviate the digital skills gap, especially for women, amid rising tech sector demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week
Capital

HSBC & East Village join forces for Birmingham Tech Week

HSBC and East Village team up for Birmingham Tech Week to support female founders in navigating the funding landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals
Fintech

Women can bridge the tech talent Gap, a survey reveals

The lack of women in the tech sector hinders diversity and contributes to the significant skills gap, according to Computer Weekly's survey of tech workers.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Stakeholders holding company boards accountable: Strategic Pay
Fintech

Stakeholders holding company boards accountable: Strategic Pay

The survey has shown a shift in power from the board to its stakeholders, who are applying pressure to improve its ESG performance and reporting.

By Gaurav Sharma • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Kiwi workers at breaking point in wake cost-of-living crisis
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kiwi workers at breaking point in wake cost-of-living crisis

Women hardest hit as 66% report that cost of living has had a negative impact on their mental health compared to 49% of men.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
IWD 2023: My advice for women in tech - dare to have a purpose
IT Industry

IWD 2023: My advice for women in tech - dare to have a purpose

As a female technologist from way back, here are pieces of advice that I wish I had known when I first entered the field and my guidance to the next generation.

By Charlotte Ward • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Flexible working can reduce gender inequality by enabling mothers to stay in work
Careers

IWD 2023: Flexible working can reduce gender inequality by enabling mothers to stay in work

The rapid normalisation of remote work has made both flexible working and working from home less stigmatised and could ultimately work in women's favour.

By Motive • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women don't need special consideration, we need competence and motivation
AMD

IWD 2023: Women don't need special consideration, we need competence and motivation

Being in a progressive democracy like New Zealand provides an invaluable perspective: generally, women aren't disadvantaged in the workplace.

By Luele Driescher • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023