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IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas
Leadership

IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas

Gender quotas may not be the best solution for achieving workplace equality, says a journalist, as technology can help remove bias and hire the right people.

By Tamara O'Sullivan • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Global Stories

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Cybersecurity skills shortage a serious concern - Fortinet
Firewalls

Cybersecurity skills shortage a serious concern - Fortinet

Organisations will need to increase their cybersecurity teams if they are going to manage, and boards of organisations are in agreement.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report
LinkedIn

Skills-first approach key to bridging skills gap – report

More companies are taking a skills-first approach to talent to bridge the growing skills gap in Australia and New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023
Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace
AI Agents

Internal mobility and tech budgets on the up as layoffs gather pace

A third of employers will increase technology budgets as candidate shortages persist, while and over half will place a greater emphasis on internal mobility.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
Technology and Global Environment, Social and Governance Goals
Hyperscale

Technology and Global Environment, Social and Governance Goals

Although ESG challenges can be difficult to quantify, understanding and setting baselines are critical for new goals to be established.

By Semra Barutchu • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
Will the Metaverse change retail as we know it in 2023?
Marketing Technologies

Will the Metaverse change retail as we know it in 2023?

Many futurists have glorified the potential benefits of its positively revolutionary potential for the future of work, retail, and even bigger societal issues.

By Raghav Sibal • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why gender equity starts with asking for it upfront
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Why gender equity starts with asking for it upfront

Companies will embrace equitable policies and practices faster if senior candidates make it clear that they matter.

By Sara Brown • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Turning Our DEI Analysis Inward for Lessons on Women in Tech
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Turning Our DEI Analysis Inward for Lessons on Women in Tech

Going into this case study, we expected that we would gain an understanding of systemic factors that help bring more women into tech.

By Iva Petkova and Danielle Pepin • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity's Talent Shortage
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Why Women Are the Answer to Cybersecurity's Talent Shortage

Despite progress made in bringing more women into the industry over the last few years, they still only make up 25% of the global cybersecurity workforce.

By Clar Rosso • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

By Prof. Christy M K Cheung • 5 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: 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

Stories from Other Regions

Candidates stories

New scheme launched to tackle London's IT skills shortage
Software Development

New scheme launched to tackle London's IT skills shortage

Jobseekers from disadvantaged and low-income communities will be offered the chance to learn skills to help fill London's critical shortage of IT specialists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Lockdown learning: How technology companies can remain agile in a competitive environment
Hybrid & Remote Work

Lockdown learning: How technology companies can remain agile in a competitive environment

The tech space is a crowded market. Right now, it's the third most sought-after occupation in the UK, and as a sector, it is growing faster than the economy.

By Richard Chivers • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Breaking through the stereotypes for diversity in cyber
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Breaking through the stereotypes for diversity in cyber

Only 25% of cyber security professionals are women, leaving a big gap in perspectives for protecting the digital economy and online safety, says a new study.

By Kim Wiles • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why women leaders are vital for innovation and diversity
Leadership

IWD 2023: Why women leaders are vital for innovation and diversity

Tech industry still dominated by men- only 19% of UK tech workers are female. Urgent need to promote gender equality on #InternationalWomensDay.

By Yvonne Bernard • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with the rapid rollout of technology heightening the demand for IT security services.

By Richard Menear • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023