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IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential
EduTech

IWD 2024: International Women's Day 2024: Realising your own potential

The edtech industry continues to evolve as a promising avenue for women to realise their full potential through various roles.

By Rachel Maxwell • 10 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK's tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion
EduTech

IWD 2024: Better together: why the UK's tech sector needs to double down on diversity and inclusion

The UK's tech sector falls short in diversity, with women occupying only 28% of positions and a mere 22% in senior roles, hindering innovation and widening the industry's skill gap.

By Camilla Currrin • 5 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

Global Stories

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IWD 2024: The human-AI synergy: Pioneering unity
EduTech

IWD 2024: The human-AI synergy: Pioneering unity

In a groundbreaking synergy of humans and AI, Threadicated's online stylist service uses their AI technology power to broaden fashion accessibility, insisting the human touch remains pivotal.

By Danielle Johansen • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: From early hunch to a learned lesson
Crypto

IWD 2024: From early hunch to a learned lesson

A tech aficionado shares her tumultuous journey from an early fascination with digital wallets to humble insight into innovation's demanding realities.

By Aussie Merciadez • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why women are increasingly on the front foot when it comes to sales and cricket
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Why women are increasingly on the front foot when it comes to sales and cricket

As part of this year's International Women's Day, Darshana highlights the parallels between cricket and a career in sales and how both rely on teamwork and strategic thinking in order to succeed.

By Darshana Shetty • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why real equity needs to be the goal in emerging tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Why real equity needs to be the goal in emerging tech

IWD 2024: Datacom's Tracey Cotter-Martin underlines the importance of equity and diverse representation for the successful use of emerging technologies.

By Tracey Cotter-Martin • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth
Amazon

IWD 2024: Embrace Your Vulnerability to Drive Growth

On International Women's Day 2024, women are urged to harness moments of vulnerability and change to drive personal and professional growth, challenging fears and embracing innovation.

By Kate Gooden • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM
EduTech

IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM

Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.

By Gayathri Natarajan • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education

As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th 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: 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: '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: 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
IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
Customer Experience

IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration

IWD 2024 emphasises inspiring inclusion, with leaders urged to empower individuals within their teams for increased growth and success, notably in the male-dominated IT sector.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 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: 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