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IWD 2024: Female forward: How diversity drives organisational success
Productivity

IWD 2024: Female forward: How diversity drives organisational success

Recognising the value of women and embracing their unique leadership styles promotes business growth, according to the Global Gender Gap Report 2023.

By Renée Funtanilla • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Global Stories

Gender equality stories

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity

In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.

By Barb Huelskamp • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Australia's in the drivers seat on equality in logistics
Supply Chain

IWD 2024: Australia's in the drivers seat on equality in logistics

Australia sets the pace for gender diversity in the logistics sector with a customer-centric approach and strong female leadership, surging ahead of the EU and North America.

By Matthew Wittemeier • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms
Customers

IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms

IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.

By Jacquelyn Tonelli • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
EduTech

IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today

IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.

By Aparna Gray • 5 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
Workplace

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: 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: 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: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity
Lenovo

IWD 2024: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity

Businesses must move beyond gender-centred diversity to generate true inclusion, viewing progress through a wider lens of diverse backgrounds and fair treatment for all employees.

By Wei Wei Kho • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology
Software Development

IWD 2024: Three steps to welcome women in technology

There's still more that can be done to take gender out of the equation. Here are the three changes I hope to see in the industry. .

By Claire Tran • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Remote work breaks down borders and bias
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Remote work breaks down borders and bias

Amid biases and inadequate leadership representation, remote work facilitates inclusive growth opportunities and improved work-life balance for women worldwide.

By Barbara Matthews • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Gender equality stories

IWD 2024: Empowering Women in Tech: A Q&A with a female developer
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Empowering Women in Tech: A Q&A with a female developer

For IWD 2024, a Q&A with developer Katie Rose Murphy Crowe sheds light on the experiences of women in tech, sharing crucial career advice and emphasising the significance of supporting each other and promoting inclusion in the workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women in eCommerce foresee improvement but barriers persist
eCommerce

IWD 2024: Women in eCommerce foresee improvement but barriers persist

UK female eCommerce professionals voice optimism for industry improvement yet hurdles remain, with gender bias and stereotypes still notably present.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Emerging threats mean the cyber security industry needs more diversity
Breach Prevention

IWD 2024: Emerging threats mean the cyber security industry needs more diversity

On International Women's Day 2024, experts cite the need for greater diversity in cyber security, amidst growing threats and the alarmingly low female representation in technical roles.

By Katherine Robins • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The Tech Disparity: Why Female Founders Receive Less Venture Capital Funding
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The Tech Disparity: Why Female Founders Receive Less Venture Capital Funding

Despite advances towards gender equality, female entrepreneurs worldwide, especially in Australia, continue to grapple with stark funding disparities, receiving notably less venture capital.

By Cynthia De Vera • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024