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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress

The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.

By Alyssa King • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round
Leadership

IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round

On International Women's Day 2024, the tech industry reaffirms commitment to continual, year-round celebratory efforts to highlight female success and promote inclusivity.

By Jody Moffat • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The power of shared values
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: The power of shared values

Inclusivity in tech workplaces thrives on shared values, say industry insiders, driving more authentic interaction, positive behavioural modelling, and constructive mentorship.

By Alison Huselid • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role
Leadership

IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role

Female corporate leader hails mentoring as the key to female inclusion and success, attributing it as the 'greatest reward' of her role for IWD 2024.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support

Female leaders break barriers and redefine tech sector - experts from Eagle Eye emphasise diversity and female empowerment in the workplace for progress acceleration.

By Sarah Jarvis and Kate Ratcliffe • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

By Jessie Jamieson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Are we investing enough in women and open-source?
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Are we investing enough in women and open-source?

IWD 2024 puts spotlight on the need for greater investment and inclusion of women in the tech sector, particularly in the historically male-dominated world of open-source.

By Ann Schlemmer • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication

IWD 2024: Unveiling the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector, calling for a shift in focus to enhance mentorship, diversity and effective communication.

By Elly Beal • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Collaboration is key to driving diversity in tech
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Collaboration is key to driving diversity in tech

Stereotypes hamper women's progress in tech, with only 24% reaching leadership roles in 2023. Collaboration and mentorship are essential to fostering diversity, driving innovation, and breaking barriers.

By Shay Rubio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys
Online courses

IWD 2024: Coding isn't just for boys

IWD 2024 reveals coding's gender disparity, challenging stereotypes and urging investment in female talent to foster innovation and sustain industry growth.

By Rosie Armstrong • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling
Partner Programmes

IWD 2024: Why we must support women to shatter the fintech ceiling

Boosting female representation in fintech firms is pivotal for sector growth and innovation, despite women holding just 11% of fintech board seats.

By Katie Spreadury • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women for the FinTech revolutions future
Fintech

IWD 2024: Empowering women for the FinTech revolutions future

In tech, gender parity remains elusive with women holding just 11% of FinTech board positions; the journey towards inclusivity is celebrated this International Women's Day.

By Cloë Atkinson • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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

Stories from Other Regions

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector

Ahead of International Women's Day, industry figures highlight the importance of gender parity and diversity in cybersecurity, promoting accessible career pathways and mentorship schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: So you want to become a female tech leader? How to make the leap
International Women's Day

IWD 2024: So you want to become a female tech leader? How to make the leap

In celebration of IWD 2024, we delve into practical advice for aspiring female tech leaders, examining company and self-development, using networks for growth, and developing solid coping strategies.

By Alyssa Sliney • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table
IT careers

IWD 2024: Breaking the glass ceiling – Having a seat at a gender-disbalanced table

Invisible barriers, or 'glass ceilings', still hold back women and minorities in the workplace - facing these biases can push individuals and companies towards a more inclusive future.

By Nikita Kandath • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024