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Summit targets gender gap in Australia's cyber ranks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Summit targets gender gap in Australia's cyber ranks

Leaders at Parliament House warn Australia's cyber defences hinge on fixing a stark gender gap, with women just 17% of the workforce.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
'Imbosster Syndrome' hits confidence of sole traders
Digital Transformation

'Imbosster Syndrome' hits confidence of sole traders

'Imbosster Syndrome' is eroding the confidence of Australian sole traders, with self-doubt stalling key decisions and slowing business growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Gender Gap stories

GSMA says Mobile Money hits USD $2 trillion in 2025
Data Protection

GSMA says Mobile Money hits USD $2 trillion in 2025

Mobile money transactions topped USD $2 trillion in 2025 as global use surged, led by Sub-Saharan Africa but with growth across all regions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten
Data Protection

SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten

SD Worx Ireland eyes 25% payroll share as tighter rules and EUR €3 million SME push fuel demand for compliant, automated pay systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
More UK adults eye moving abroad as language skills pay
Human Capital Management

More UK adults eye moving abroad as language skills pay

More UK adults are ready to move abroad, as new research links language skills to higher pay, confidence and global career mobility.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Women tech leaders urge structural change on IWD
Ransomware

Women tech leaders urge structural change on IWD

Women tech leaders mark IWD by demanding structural change on trust, mentorship and pay, warning UK firms lose GBP £2bn-£3.5bn a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 9 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
'He/Him Salary' & hidden barriers still hold women back
Human Capital Management

'He/Him Salary' & hidden barriers still hold women back

'He/Him Salary', hidden networks and biased hiring still block women's careers and pay, business leaders warn ahead of International Women's Day.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Gender bias in AI - how to spot it, and how to prevent it
Marketing Technologies

Gender bias in AI - how to spot it, and how to prevent it

From job ads to image tools, AI is quietly amplifying gender bias - but with better data, design and oversight, we can reverse it.

By Ruth Bucknell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors
Health Technologies

Inspiring women: key lessons from my mentors

On International Women's Day, a tech leader shares lessons from female mentors on assertiveness, authenticity and mastering the detail.

By Aysha Thompson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Women in cybersecurity, what it really looks like, and where you can fit
Risk & Compliance

Women in cybersecurity, what it really looks like, and where you can fit

Women hold under a quarter of cyber roles, but the field is broader, more human and more open to curiosity than many women are told.

By Michaella Masters • 7 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications
Fintech

International Women's Day 2026: Death by a thousand qualifications

On International Women's Day 2026, women in fintech expose an “authority gap” where progress on paper masks bias in daily decisions.

By Swati Deshpande • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Gender Gap stories

AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring
Crypto

AI trainers surge as NZ firms ramp up global hiring

AI trainer jobs are booming as NZ firms tap global talent, while startups abroad chase specialists and remote staff drift back to cities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Canadian women report greater anxiety over AI at work
Digital Transformation

Canadian women report greater anxiety over AI at work

Canadian women report higher anxiety and lower confidence using AI at work than men, as workplace expectations outpace support and training.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
'Pay by Bank' awareness falls as usage soars in UK
Fintech

'Pay by Bank' awareness falls as usage soars in UK

UK awareness of 'Pay by Bank' has plunged even as open banking payments surge, sparking calls for a single, standardised label at checkout.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Survey reveals motherhood penalty men struggle to see
Human Capital Management

Survey reveals motherhood penalty men struggle to see

New UK data shows men see parenthood penalties as gender neutral, even as women report a clear, lasting motherhood hit to pay and progression.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
The future of financial literacy for women
Fintech

The future of financial literacy for women

Women-led AI tools are reshaping financial literacy, turning money anxiety into empowerment and building a fairer digital economy.

By Monisha Sharma • 5 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Buckinghamshire leads UK for rising women inventors
EduTech

Buckinghamshire leads UK for rising women inventors

Buckinghamshire emerges as a rare bright spot for women inventors as new data show the UK still lags Europe on gender balance in patents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026