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Greater female representation in Australian ICT organisations won’t come about by accident, notes BeyondTrust’s VP Talent Management, Laura Edwards-Lassner .

From artists to songwriters, producers, executives and beyond - women continue to be chronically underrepresented at all levels across the industry.

Australia's tech industry is thriving but struggling with gender equity. Women make up just 29% of the workforce, according to a report.

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

The campaign to encourage girls into STEM subjects is an admirable one, but there's more to gender equity than education alone.

Despite the immense growth the region has seen in recent years, a majority of consumers continue to be unbanked or underbanked.

As businesses look to achieve greater output efficiency following years of stagnation, they often need not look further than their people.

Australian tech companies strive for gender equity, but work remains to close wage and leadership gaps, according to the 2022 Global Gender Gap Report.

As we 'celebrate' another International Women's Day, the time for Australian companies to take action to close the gender pay gap is now.

Entrenched social norms, unconscious biases and a lack of representation of women in senior roles create barriers for women looking to enter the workforce.

A key factor in growing the number of women founders is attracting and retaining more women in the sector in the first place.

If you haven't already learnt about the benefits of having more women in the workplace, it's time to educate yourself and your peers.

Making our digital world more gender-balanced requires both including more women in tech roles, as well as creating an environment for them.

The topic of equity is especially pronounced when we take a look at financial inclusion for women here in Australia.

We need to get more proactive about identifying and securing capable women who we can train and mentor into roles of increasing responsibility and challenge.

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

While it might seem like an out-of-the-box career choice, the reality is that the sector is so much more than just sending parcels.

Advocating for women and helping to bridge the gender gap in tech is not something done on the side. Instead, it must become a mindset.

In the high-tech space, where I’ve worked as a people and culture leader for many years, we’re still significantly underrepresented.

The technology industry in ANZ is making progress in embracing equity and diversity, but more needs to be done.