Gender equality stories - Page 8

IWD 2022: Eliminating the issues that hold women back in ICT
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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Since late 2020, I've worked as a pre-sales engineer for Zscaler, the cloud security company that's kicking big goals in the zero trust space.

IWD 2022: ESET Australia joins women’s scholarship program
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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ESET Australia joins global Women in Cybersecurity Scholarship program, offering $5,000 to support women in STEM fields.

IWD 2022: Degreed sees increase in women in tech leadership
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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Degreed has announced the implementation of its Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) program has seen a significant increase in women in leadership roles.

IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech
Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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Tech industry must offer flexible working options & actively recruit female students to attract more women. Mentoring & support crucial for retention.

Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.

Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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Microsoft partners with 13 companies in Asia to launch Code; Without Barriers, a program aiming to close the gender gap in the region's tech industry.

Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles
Thu, 20th May 2021
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Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.

Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up
Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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New research reveals that men are unsure how to support gender equality, while women want men to help reduce inequities caused by COVID-19.

Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.

Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech
Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.

Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.

Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study
Mon, 11th May 2020
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Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings
Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Avanade Australia receives gender equality citation
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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Avanade Australia says it is committed to promoting gender equality at the workplace and helping employees feel inspired, confident and cared for.

Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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Solving gender bias in cybersecurity could add USD $43.1 billion in the US and GBP £17 billion in the UK, reports Tessian.

IWD 2020 interview: F5 Networks' Jade Meara
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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In honour of International Women's Day, F5 Networks' Jade Meara discusses the importance of valuing soft skills and supporting female leadership in tech.

Konica Minolta receives gender equality citation from WGEA
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recently named Konica Minolta for its dedication to gender equality in the workplace.

Men feel less welcome in tech workplaces - Harvey Nash report
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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A Harvey Nash report reveals men now feel more unwelcome in tech workplaces, despite improvements for women over the past year.

Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky
Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Despite some diversity initiatives, women constitute 39% of the labour force and only 25% of management positions worldwide in general.

Chorus receives Gender Tick, moves toward greater pay equity
Fri, 20th Sep 2019
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The company has introduced policies focussed on gender and pay equity and the development of female leadership.