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Kiwi Stories

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New Zealand's economy is wasting women's leadership
Human Capital Management

New Zealand's economy is wasting women's leadership

New Zealand's economy is squandering vital leadership potential by sidelining female, Māori and Pasifika leaders in key decision-making roles.

By Juliet Jones • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Opinion stories

Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers
Human Capital Management

Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.

By Natasha Markham • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers
Ransomware

Why cybersecurity needs women from non-tech careers

Cybersecurity is missing vital human insight; drawing in women and non‑STEM talent could close both the threat and perspective gaps.

By Jade Brown • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Holograms bring life-saving breast cancer advice to Ghana
Health Technologies

Holograms bring life-saving breast cancer advice to Ghana

Holographic doctor in Ghana shows how immersive tech can deliver trusted breast cancer education to remote women and reshape care.

By Joanne Stanway • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Diverse leadership is infrastructure: Why mission-critical systems demand broader perspectives
Hyperscale

Diverse leadership is infrastructure: Why mission-critical systems demand broader perspectives

Women's leadership in mission-critical infrastructure is essential to true sustainability, uniting resilience, equity and long-term accountability.

By Brittani Clarke Clayman • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table
Human Capital Management

Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.

By Kim Minor • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Opinion stories

No one teaches you to lead, and that's the invitation
Partner Programmes

No one teaches you to lead, and that's the invitation

No one hands you a leadership manual; the real work is learning to lead from your values, your growth edges and the people who inspire you.

By Jess Mireau • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Yes, And: A leadership practice for building what's next
Digital Transformation

Yes, And: A leadership practice for building what's next

Leaders are urged to move beyond binaries and embrace a “yes, and” mindset, uniting AI and humanity, purpose and profit for lasting impact.

By Sarah Mehler • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
From M&A to AI: What my career pivot taught me about leading with purpose
Digital Transformation

From M&A to AI: What my career pivot taught me about leading with purpose

A former M&A lawyer reveals how a leap into legal AI unlocked purpose, creativity and new paths for women leading change in tech.

By Josephine Kenny • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
A beginner's guide to building AI-friendly workplaces for women
Data Protection

A beginner's guide to building AI-friendly workplaces for women

Leaders can close the AI gender gap by making tools safe, practical and woven into everyday work, not another burden for women.

By Camellia Chan • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Beyond the metrics: Honoring women for who they are
Human Capital Management

Beyond the metrics: Honoring women for who they are

This International Women's Day, a call to honour women's humanity over metrics, rejecting perfectionism as the price of being valued.

By Karina Flynn • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Expanding technology leadership to include client services will accelerate digital adoption
Digital Transformation

Expanding technology leadership to include client services will accelerate digital adoption

Recognising client services as tech leaders is key to driving digital adoption, managing change and turning tools into tangible value.

By Colleen Clark • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Investing in her Future: the strategic imperative of women empowering women
EduTech

Investing in her Future: the strategic imperative of women empowering women

When women invest in women, the payoff reshapes careers, communities and leadership, turning personal resilience into collective progress.

By Camille Grenier • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Even the power users feel behind: We just don't say it
Digital Transformation

Even the power users feel behind: We just don't say it

Even AI power users quietly feel behind as tools evolve faster than humans can adapt, turning competence into a perpetual open loop.

By Rachael Rekart • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Being a female founder in payments: My message for the future
Fintech

Being a female founder in payments: My message for the future

On International Women's Day, a fintech founder urges women to seize complex payments as a frontier for real inclusion and global impact.

By Viktoriia Degtyareva • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain
Human Capital Management

Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain

Half of Canadian VC funds now have a female partner, but weak promotion pathways mean women are still exiting the industry in droves.

By Jaime Eckler • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How tech can drive inclusive economic impact
Artificial Intelligence

How tech can drive inclusive economic impact

As International Women's Day nears, inclusive tech emerges as a powerful lever to unlock women-led growth and reshape local economies.

By Louise Doyle • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026