Women in Technology stories - Page 10

The gender gap in the IT industry persists, but there are steps that can be taken to address it, including empowering women and improving education.

For starters, we need to continue to bury the misconception that the tech and cybersecurity industry is reserved for men only.

Giving birth is a joyful yet stressful time for women. Balancing motherhood and a career is a challenge that ICT companies must address.

International Women's Day 2021 theme #BreakTheBias prompts examination of both internal and external biases towards women in IT and cybersecurity.

Making a career in the sector more appealing would see more women applying for advertised roles, writes Barracuda’s Angelina Liu.

IT Industry Must Act to Attract More Women, as Pay Gaps and Gender Imbalance Persist, says Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

The gender pay gap in Australia persists across industries, including ICT, with a national gap of 14.2%. Women must negotiate for fair pay.

Achieving a gender balanced senior leadership team won't happen by chance, says Marketplacer Jennifer Kreutzer.

The role of government in attracting women to STEM, what IT companies can do, and advice for women interested in tech.

Entries now open for the 2022 Australasian Women in AI Awards to recognize women paving the way in AI. Nominations close on 10th January 2022.

Thomas moves into the CEO role after serving as president of customer success. She has also held roles in finance, strategy, and product at the company.

Google announces second cohort of Women Founders Academy 2021, bringing together 10 founders from Asia Pacific to expand their skills and business leadership.

The event will feature a panel with the experts, a hands-on workshop on Microsoft Power BI, and the opportunity to gain valuable career advice.

Fujitsu appoints Katherine Cakarnis as VP of customer identity engagement and Nicole Forrester as head of office of purpose in ANZ.

Former IBM graduate shares her journey in technology, emphasizing the importance of networking, learning, and finding flexible work opportunities.

Women can be and are leaders, but they may not fit into a male legacy management style, writes Barracuda territory manager for ANZ Angelina Liu.

The IT industry needs to create better visibility and awareness to attract more women, says CrowdStrike head of HR for APJ, Pip McKenzie.

The most important thing is having a long-term commitment to investing in staff, writes 8x8 channel enablement manager for ANZ Sophia Demetriades.

Companies and governments must invest in STEM education to attract more women to the IT industry, says Cohesity's Cathy Conroy.

Workplace culture, diversity in leadership, and equal pay are vital to attract more women to STEM, says Achievers manager Emma Harvie.