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TeamViewer's SheSportTech initiative supports women in sports tech careers
Sports Technology

TeamViewer's SheSportTech initiative supports women in sports tech careers

TeamViewer's SheSportTech initiative, supported by Manchester United and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, aims to inspire and support women in sports technology careers through training grants, mentorship, and exclusive experiences.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director
Generative AI

AI can empower women & increase work-life balance, says Microsoft director

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could tackle female workplace challenges like burnout, and lack of professional development, according to Microsoft NZ's Emma Barrett.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role
Leadership

IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role

Female corporate leader hails mentoring as the key to female inclusion and success, attributing it as the 'greatest reward' of her role for IWD 2024.

By Rosie Cairnes • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.

By Jessie Jamieson • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Workday partnership to boost Hungry Jacks HR operations
Human Capital Management

Workday partnership to boost Hungry Jacks HR operations

Hungry Jacks partners with Workday to optimise HR operations and support strategic growth via enhanced workforce development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication

IWD 2024: Unveiling the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector, calling for a shift in focus to enhance mentorship, diversity and effective communication.

By Elly Beal • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Empowering women in tech - Lessons in supporting progress in diversity

In the wake of IWD 2024, reflection on women's suppressed role in tech prompts a renewed drive for gender equality, with calls for consistent progress, inclusivity and invested growth in the industry.

By Barb Huelskamp • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity
EduTech

IWD 2024: Gearing up for next-gen female leaders in cybersecurity

Next-gen female cybersecurity leaders on the rise despite ongoing talent shortage, boosted by arrival of digitally savvy generation Alpha in next five years.

By Minya Vasili • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
EduTech

IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech

To mark IWD 2024, we delve into continued gender disparities in tech and education, but signs of progress emerge, particularly at Grok Academy, focusing on bridging the gender gap.

By Martha McKeen • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: How NetApp's S3 Academy is fostering new talent

NetApp's S3 Academy in Australia and New Zealand is pioneering early-career development in tech with its innovative blend of experience, exposure, and education.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Touchable Earth wins at Kids Judge Bett 2024 event
Artificial Intelligence

Touchable Earth wins at Kids Judge Bett 2024 event

Touchable Earth, an Auckland-based company, earns top honours from Kids Judge Bett at world's largest EdTech event, Bett UK, for promoting global citizenship and geography in a unique app format.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Empowering women in tech: Breaking barriers and advancing careers

Diversity and inclusion in the tech industry have finally become more influential, with women applying fresh perspectives to this constantly evolving domain.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 6 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Professional Development (PD) stories

Remote work risks hampering career development, warns Aussie expert
Westpac

Remote work risks hampering career development, warns Aussie expert

Australian career strategist, Jacob Galea, warns of risks to professional development spurred by the global shift to remote work, including hindered career growth.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
Artificial Intelligence

Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis

EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024
NCFE partners with Learning Vault to boost digital credentials delivery
EduTech

NCFE partners with Learning Vault to boost digital credentials delivery

NCFE is revolutionising education as it partners with Learning Vault to boost its delivery of digital credentials, promising a more agile skills system for an evolving economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Risk & Compliance

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity

IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.

By Lisa Tetrault • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
REINSW revolutionises training with Brightspace learning system
EduTech

REINSW revolutionises training with Brightspace learning system

The Real Estate Institute of New South Wales (REINSW) hails positive improvements in training programmes since adopting D2L's Brightspace learning management system in 2023.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024