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Visibility matters: Amanda Spencer on breaking barriers in engineering

Amanda Spencer highlights the crucial role of visibility and advocacy in breaking gender barriers and fostering inclusion in engineering leadership.

By Amanda Spencer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025

Gender equality

National Print Awards introduce Ricoh Women in Industry Award

The National Print Awards has launched the Ricoh Women in Industry Award, celebrating women in Australian print with a professional development experience in London.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025

Unified Communications

TeamViewer partners with F1 Academy to empower women

TeamViewer has partnered with F1 Academy, committing to boost female representation in motorsport over the next two years and enhance inclusivity in the sport.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Data Privacy

Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025

As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

eCommerce

Reimagining the workplace that was never built for women

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

By Merline McGregor • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Supply Chain

IWD 2025: Building an Equitable AI Future

As International Women's Day 2025 arrives, leaders are urged to build an equitable AI future, valuing inclusion over speed in technological growth.

By Wendy Gonzalez • 6 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Gender equality stories

Human Capital Management

Equal Pay Day highlights gender pay gap & calls for action

Equal Pay Day spotlights Australia's gender pay gap, with women working 50 more days yearly to match men's earnings, urging urgent workplace reforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Cybersecurity

Women's representation in Australian IT slips despite sector efforts

Women's overall representation in Australia's IT sector has fallen, despite gains in Digital and Project Services roles, reveals INDEX Consultants' report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Fintech

WeMoney & women leaders shine at 2025 Finnie Awards in Sydney

WeMoney wins three awards including FinTech Organisation of the Year at Sydney's 2025 Finnie Awards, with female leaders also honoured for their innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Firewalls

Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector

Infoblox has been named a Great Place To Work in Australia's IT micro category, with 88% of employees recommending it as an excellent workplace.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025

Unified Communications

Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female

Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Flexible work

Diversity drives innovation: Why women matter in engineering today

International Women in Engineering Day highlights how greater female participation boosts innovation and drives inclusive, impactful engineering solutions worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Clean technologies

Engineering a future that works for everyone

An engineer at Black & White Engineering highlights the need for flexible work to retain women and build a resilient engineering profession by 2025.

By Aurore Knight • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Digital Transformation

Indosat launches SheHacks 2025 for women's digital inclusion

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches SheHacks 2025, expanding its programme to empower Indonesian women in technology and digital entrepreneurship nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

Human Capital Management

Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries

Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Canadian women professionals face DEI programme challenges

New data reveals that over half of Canadian women professionals are worried about their careers amid the rollback of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

2degrees

2degrees launches SupportHER Club to boost girls in sport

2degrees has launched the SupportHER Club to empower young girls in New Zealand, aiming to promote sports participation amidst declining engagement rates.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Women in tech report reveals progress & ongoing challenges

A new report from ANSR and Talent500 reveals that while workplace diversity for women in tech improves, challenges like pay gaps and mentorship persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Virtualisation

Family, flexibility and the future of IT

As my daughter nears her eighth birthday, I reflect on the evolving IT landscape, where flexible working and shared parental roles are reshaping opportunities for women.

By Kathryn McNamara • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025

Cloud Services

The number of women in tech roles is in decline. Here's what we can do about it

The representation of women in tech roles is declining, with only 21% of senior positions in the UK held by women, raising concerns for future equality.

By Tanya Field • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025