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IWD 2024: In my first business, I exclusively hired working moms. Here’s why.
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telecommunications
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women in technology
Challenging stereotypes, a director recounts hiring working mothers for her first business, spotlighting their productivity and resilience, and championing gender equality.
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IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics
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data analytics
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IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
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Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Fostering an unconditionally inclusive culture globally
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workplace
The global push for an unconditionally inclusive culture is underlined, spotlighting the critical roles tech industries play in promoting diversity and gender equality.
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IWD 2024: Navigating the workplace: The experience of women of colour in corporations
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IWD 2024: Unveiling the challenges faced by women of colour in corporations, shedding light on the importance of intersectional inclusion, and exploring advocacy strategies.
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IWD 2024: The lessons I’ve learned from a life on the move
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support
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extreme networks
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workplace
Mexican-born tech exec Brenda Lazcano shares her journey from Mexico to Australia, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion in the tech industry.
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IWD 2024: You don’t need to be a techie to work in tech
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women in technology
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workplace
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higher education
Underrepresentation persists in the tech sector, with alternative, non-techie routes into the industry being key for greater female inclusion, as per PWC survey.
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IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers
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workplace
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intel
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women in technology
Drawing attention to the vital yet overlooked role of women in the data centre industry during IWD 2024, amid ongoing diversity and inclusivity challenges.
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IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace
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workplace
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leadership
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law
IWD 2024: Despite improvements in gender pay gap, over half of large Aussie law firms fall below average; for a CEO, the answer lies in diversity, tech and mentorship.
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IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I’m laser-focused on paying it forward
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it industry
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women in technology
In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, I reflect on the transformative power of advocacy in my IT career and my commitment to paying it forward to the newcomers.
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IWD 2024: Why inclusion needs to be more than just a noble aspiration
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cx
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sales
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support
IWD 2024 emphasises inspiring inclusion, with leaders urged to empower individuals within their teams for increased growth and success, notably in the male-dominated IT sector.
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IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms
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facebook
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workplace
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customers
IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.
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IWD 2024: The benefits of talent mobility for women
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linkedin
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asia pacific
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workplace
With talent mobility emerging as a growth factor in workplaces, a study reveals women's increased interest in career mobility, but are hindered by lack of visibility into internal opportunities.
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IWD 2024: Pushing through the uncomfortable to empower your teams
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business
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workplace
On International Women's Day 2024, women strive for equality in STEM fields, overcoming difficulties, and advocating for their teams, with data indicating a growing desire for career progression.
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IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech: Four strategies to stay ahead
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workplace
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women in technology
It is imperative for companies to create an environment that allows women to thrive and contribute effectively in today's ever-changing professional world.
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Australians increasingly adopting AI tools at work
Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
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transparency
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workplace
A Fusion Digital study shows 86% of Australian office workers utilise AI, with adoption rates higher in large corporations, while 14% have never used AI.
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OutSystems forecasts top tech trends for CIOs in 2024
Thu, 7th Dec 2023
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digital transformation
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app development
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apm
OutSystems' Joe Ghattas predicts generative AI, increased business efficiency, and AI integration in development as top 2024 CIO trends.
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Legacy technology hinders passwordless authentication in workplaces, finds Delinea report
Fri, 17th Nov 2023
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biometrics
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ai
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cybersecurity
Legacy technology systems hinder the move towards passwordless authorisation in workplaces, says a study by Delinea.
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High AI usage at Antipodean workplaces despite lack of official permission
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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accounting systems
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compliance
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digital banking
Despite lack of permissions, 63% of Australian and New Zealand workplaces have high artificial intelligence usage, reveals ISACA study.
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UK businesses at risk as employees download apps without consent
Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software
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management
UK businesses face a cybersecurity risk as 67% of employees download software and apps without obtaining consent.
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Study reveals stark discrepancy in perceived AI use at work
Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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payroll systems
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digital music
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hcm
A new study has revealed executives believe artificial intelligence is more commonly used in the workplace than employees perceive.
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Digital Poverty Alliance hosts UK discussions on inclusive technology future
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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support
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workplace
Digital Poverty Alliance leads industry talks on eradicating digital poverty for a more inclusive UK tech future.
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Australians anticipate quality of life enhancement with smart cities
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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sustainable it
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smart cities
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workplace
86% of Australians believe smart city development will improve their lives, reveals a Capterra Australia study.
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Making a Difference Award' returns for third edition at 2023 NZ Compare Awards
Sun, 15th Oct 2023
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edutech
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broadband
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power / energy
Neighbourly sponsors the Making a Difference Award at the 2023 NZ Compare Awards, celebrating those making positive change.