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.

While the number of women in senior leadership roles is increasing (such as mine), progress is sluggish, and women continue to encounter barriers to success.

While COVID-19 had a devastating impact on global health and economies, it also acted as a catalyst for modernisation in the workplace.

From moulding sculptures and art collections, to telco towers, I decided to educate myself on current trends, and the emergence of the digital era immediately drew my eye.   

The rapid normalisation of remote work has made both flexible working and working from home less stigmatised and could ultimately work in women's favour.

The recruitment process is not a one-way street; it’s a meeting of the minds to uncover how both parties can effectively provide value and set roles up for success.

Findings from the Qualtrics study highlight the diverse gender experience gaps that exist in workplaces across Australia and New Zealand.

At the very basic level, ensuring equity is very simply the right thing to do. Today, it has also become a table-stake for attracting and retaining top talent. 

Despite women comprising 47.9% of Australia's workforce and enrolling in STEM courses at a faster rate than men, they still only make up 26% of the country's technology workers.

Looking at the stats, Australia doesn't have the best scorecard when it comes to gender equality in the workplace. Especially after the COVID pandemic, which disproportionately impacted women.

There are abundant opportunities for ambitious, intelligent women to pursue interesting and rewarding careers, and we're seeing more of them rising up the ranks in vendor and service provider organisations.

Asuria leads the conversation by discussing what it truly means to embrace equity within its own sphere of influence in the employment sector.

In championing women in ICT, we must create equitable conditions for female ICT students and professionals to flourish at every stage of their career.

While women have made significant strides towards gender equality in the workplace in recent years, gender equality remains a large social issue.

While the information management (IM) and data privacy sectors are well represented by women, the more senior the role, the bigger the gender disparity becomes.

Australia's technology companies have adopted a range of policies designed to support gender equity and equality in the workplace, but much work remains to be done.

If you haven't already learnt about the benefits of having more women in the workplace, it's time to educate yourself and your peers.

The technology industry is growing at a fast pace, and keeping that in mind, it is increasingly important that all businesses should be represented by a gender-diverse workforce.

There are a number of significant factors that need to come into play to ensure that women in technology can confidently pursue their ambitions and reach their full potential.

We are seeing a wave of technology experts come to the fore, and part of this is a growing number of women who play a significant role in how technology is created and utilised.

While we all know the benefits of gender equality and diversity across business and society, cybersecurity remains a sector where men continue to outnumber women.

The easier, more open and direct interactions between individuals are, the better understanding is achieved, and the better people get things done collaboratively.

Times are changing, “traditional” roles in the workplace, at home and in society are evolving at a rapid pace, alongside the technological advancements that enable them.

With the theme of ‘cracking the code, this year’s International Women’s Day is all about using innovation and tech to break down barriers for women across a range of industries.