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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

Opinion stories

IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Valued & celebrated: How leaders can drive positive change with gender-inclusivity

IWD 2024: Leaders urged to prioritise real actions over rhetoric for gender inclusivity, with a call for transparency, target setting, and bias challenging to break the persistent 'glass ceiling'.

By Neeru Mehta • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Harmony & flexibility: A blueprint for female leadership in fintech

Amid a growing need for work-life balance, female leaders in fintech are ushering in a new approach, centred on harmony and flexibility, leading to more sustainable, inclusive, and creative workplaces.

By Sumedha Dutta • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Embracing women's leadership by harnessing her unique strengths
Leadership

IWD 2024: Embracing women's leadership by harnessing her unique strengths

Tech firms recognise women's unique strengths in leadership, including empathetic communication and resilience, promoting a more equitable future.

By Priyanka Kamdar • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Women in tech breaks the barriers and shapes the future

Pioneering Pakistani women in tech share their victories and vision, transforming industry norms while fostering equality and progress in an evolving digital landscape.

By Bariya Osama • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace
Law

IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace

IWD 2024: Despite improvements in gender pay gap, over half of large Aussie law firms fall below average; for a CEO, the answer lies in diversity, tech and mentorship.

By Sheryl Hoskins • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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: Why Female Technology Leaders Should Embrace a 'Yes, And' Mindset
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Why Female Technology Leaders Should Embrace a 'Yes, And' Mindset

The 'Yes, And' view challenges female tech leaders to embrace their multidimensional identities, celebrating professional success while nurturing personal endeavours.

By Jamessina Hille • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward

In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, I reflect on the transformative power of advocacy in my IT career and my commitment to paying it forward to the newcomers.

By Angelina Liu • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss' of product and design
EduTech

IWD 2024: 'Beyond the gloss' of product and design

Bonzai's Director of Product and Design advocates understanding user needs, strategic product planning, and patience on IWD 2024, urging appreciation 'beyond the gloss'.

By Pooja Kulkarni • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Who defines you as a woman
Customer Experience

IWD 2024: Who defines you as a woman

On International Women's Day 2024, a veteran female leader in tech argues that a woman's identity is self-defined, despite persistent prejudice in male-dominated industries.

By Kam Kaila • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Top tips for women entering male-dominated industries
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2024: Top tips for women entering male-dominated industries

Tips for women thriving in the male-dominated IT sector, focusing on imposter syndrome combat, networking, courage and authenticity, and promoting diversity and inclusion.

By Jayne Lewis • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusion: Reflecting on women in leadership
Leadership

IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusion: Reflecting on women in leadership

On IWD 2024, we reflect on inspiring strides made by women in leadership, highlighting the crucial link between diversity and organisational success.

By Claire Agutter • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)
Microsoft

IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)

Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.

By Aimee Gethin • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
EduTech

IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth

Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.

By Vinu Pillai • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The role of technology and data in paving a future of equity and progress
Australian Government

IWD 2024: The role of technology and data in paving a future of equity and progress

On this International Women's Day, it's high time to scrutinise the pivotal role of technology and data in combating the persistent gender pay gap problem.

By Kate Wilkinson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in STEM and cybersecurity: Key to safeguarding Australia's future

On International Women's Day 2024, Australia underscored the importance of gender diversity in STEM and cybersecurity fields to bolster national security and futureproof the digital landscape.

By Jane Ng • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024