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IWD 2024: Lessons learned: Reflecting on career growth and diversity
Human Capital Management

IWD 2024: Lessons learned: Reflecting on career growth and diversity

Reflecting on her journey on International Women's Day, Aras's general counsel shares her career growth insights, highlighting adaptability and the importance of pursuing diverse paths.

By Lalitha Gunturi • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech
Leadership

IWD 2024: The economic impact of investing in women in tech

The case for gender diversity in tech transcends social fairness, underpinning substantial economic benefits that fuel innovation, financial performance, and talent pool expansion. .

By Karina Mansfield • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment
Fintech

IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women's economic empowerment

Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.

By Nirri Shah • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders
Health Technologies

IWD 2024: Bridging the gender gap for women tech founders

IWD 2024: Unconscious bias and stringent funding criteria hinder women tech founders, despite proven capability to disrupt industries and create million-dollar businesses.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: How to uplift women in tech: Insights from a 29-year-old female CIO

On International Women's Day 2024, a 29-year-old female CIO shares keys to closing the substantial gender gap within the technology sector.

By Rocío Belfiore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity

Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.

By Minya Vasili • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women
LinkedIn

IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women

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.

By Imogen Riley • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Empowering Women's Mental Health Through Digital Storytelling

Under the helm of new CEO Katie Acheson, batyr launches 'OurHerd', an app empowering the mental health of young women through digital storytelling, this International Women's Day 2024.

By Katie Acheson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.
Marketing Technologies

IWD 2024: Count her in: Invest in women. Accelerate progress.

Reflecting on IWD, it's evident that the tech industry still faces a significant gender gap, necessitating strategic action and culture shifts from businesses for effective change.

By Kate Musgrove • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in India's broad construction industry
Application Performance Monitoring

IWD 2024: Empowering women in India's broad construction industry

On International Women's Day, the spotlight turns to the gender gap in India's construction industry, highlighting the need for strategies to empower women and drive inclusive progress.

By Bhagya Nair • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
EduTech

IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.

By Cheryle Cushion • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership
Leadership

IWD 2024: Championing inclusivity and empowering women in technology leadership

GRG leader highlights commitment to inclusivity and progress on International Women's Day, underlining the critical role of mothers returning to the tech industry workforce.

By Jacqueline Balsamo • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams

On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.

By Lisa Box • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Balancing a successful high-tech career with motherhood
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Balancing a successful high-tech career with motherhood

Through the daily chaos, one woman reveals her successful journey of balancing motherhood with a thriving high-tech career at Tufin, a global cybersecurity firm.

By Amanda Levine • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Can AI be the way in for women to lead this AI era?

The increasing democratisation of AI presents unique opportunities for women to lead in the rapidly expanding AI era, levelling the tech playing field.

By Marie-Céline Merret Wirström • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: A career in tech is a hopeful journey toward diversity, equity and inclusivity

On International Women's Day, advocates reflect on the progress made in achieving diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the tech sector.

By Aylin Albayrak • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide
EduTech

IWD 2024: AI as your child's new study buddy and guide

AI's enhanced role in education offers a personalised learning experience, easing teachers' workload, while providing tailored study schedules and multi-language support for students.

By Penelope Barton • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs

Bianca Ipscwitz narrates her experiences navigating the dynamic and exciting tech industry to meet diverse customer needs.

By Bianca Ipscwitz • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024