Women in Tech stories - Page 15

Mentoring and sponsorship can help women reach their full potential in male-dominated industries, like IT, on International Women's Day 2023.

As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.

Life isn’t fair and many people find themselves in challenging circumstances that make it hard to get out of the starting blocks.

While the information management (IM) and data privacy sectors are well represented by women, the more senior the role, the bigger the gender disparity becomes.

One of the more difficult challenges to overcome is that women, quite simply, aren't putting themselves forward or applying for these roles.

Hybrid work arrangements have the potential to create gaps between those who work from home and those who work in the office, regardless of gender.

While remote work has given us increased flexibility and freedom, it has also blurred the lines between our work and home lives.

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

Have the confidence to step up and you’ll inspire other women to do likewise, writes Jamf’s Senior Manager Customer Success APAC, Melissa Antoine.

This year, we have more case studies and proof points than ever of the ability to create and reap the benefits of gender-balanced teams.

One way to tackle the underrepresentation challenge is by encouraging greater numbers of young women to consider IT as a career choice.

Look out for ways to boost diversity and inclusion while you’re shaking things up, says Lisa Baldwin, Regional Business Manager, Ricoh Australia.

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

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.

In 2023, we still have less than 35% of women on boards in Australia. It seems that glass ceilings still exist, even on boards.

This year’s International Women’s Day theme of embracing equity resonates deeply with women in the tech industry, who are thriving despite challenges.

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

Celebrate International Women's Day with PayPal as they champion gender equality and advocate for women in the tech industry and beyond.

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.

Promoting gender diversity in technology: role models, talent development, personalisation, networking, and career ownership.