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IWD 2023: Beyond shipping - Empowering diversity in logistics
Supply Chain

IWD 2023: Beyond shipping - Empowering diversity in logistics

While it might seem like an out-of-the-box career choice, the reality is that the sector is so much more than just sending parcels.

By Laura Hill • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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IWD 2023: Supporting Women in the Workplace, Beyond International Women's Day
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Supporting Women in the Workplace, Beyond International Women's Day

The past decade alone has seen big changes to female representation in the workplace, but there's still a long way to go.

By Jo-Anne Ruhl • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Building the skills and mindset you need for a lasting career
Leadership

IWD 2023: Building the skills and mindset you need for a lasting career

Sarah Danzl, VP of Communications and Customer Advocacy at Degreed, discusses how to build a lasting career this International Women's Day. .

By Sarah Danzl • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How ICT businesses can bring more women onto the team

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.

By Natalie Barrett • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

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

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Digitalising financial services for better inclusion of women
Financing

IWD 2023: Digitalising financial services for better inclusion of women

The topic of equity is especially pronounced when we take a look at financial inclusion for women here in Australia.

By Annalie Davies • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2023: Slow but steady - why gender equity can't be a quick fix

It's important organisations keep plugging away with programs and initiatives to make ICT a more female-friendly industry.

By Liza Trujillo Kirkland • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT
Leadership

IWD 2023: Vulnerability and our roles in achieving inclusivity for women in IT

While we've come a long way, there is still much to do to ensure that we continue to make the workplace equitable for women.

By Belinda Pervan • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital for innovation and growth. Leaders must address biases and hire for diversity. #DEI #businessdevelopment.

By Jill Macmurchy • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Preventing tokenism in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy

In honour of IWD 2023, I encourage organisations working on their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies to actively avoid tokenism.

By Claire Thomas • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios
Leadership

IWD 2023: A healthier balance - How ICT organisations can improve their gender ratios

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

By Larissa Lefevre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Internet of Things doesn't have to be overwhelming
Smart Cities

Internet of Things doesn't have to be overwhelming

Smart cities, buildings, and utilities face similar challenges in deploying IoT. Open standards and LPWANs, like LoRaWAN, offer cost-effective solutions.

By Donna Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Growing and leading high-performing teams during times of rapid change
Leadership

IWD 2023: Growing and leading high-performing teams during times of rapid change

Now more than ever, leaders must ensure they are supporting their teams to learn and adopt digital technologies that can make our lives and our work better.

By Ljubica Radoicic • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Cracking the code for creativity as a female software developer
Software Development

IWD 2023: Cracking the code for creativity as a female software developer

Female software developer shares her experience and highlights the creativity and variety of career paths in the male-dominated industry. #WomenInTech.

By Sarvenaz Vaziri • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity

Gender equity, diversity, and inclusion are crucial in the workplace. Listening to every voice is the fundamental first step in promoting sustainable change.

By Tarsha McCormick • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How men can, and should, support women in tech
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How men can, and should, support women in tech

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.

By Anais Urlichs • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Embracing equity - The importance of allyship for women in technology
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Embracing equity - The importance of allyship for women in technology

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

By Daniela Fernandez • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

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