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Why talent systems, not ambition, are holding women back in tech
Human Capital Management

Why talent systems, not ambition, are holding women back in tech

Women in Australian tech aren't lacking drive - broken, opaque talent systems are quietly derailing their mid-career progression.

By Cia Kouparitsas • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
You have to give to gain: Why I view mentorship as a force multiplier
Leadership

You have to give to gain: Why I view mentorship as a force multiplier

On International Women's Day, a telecom leader argues that mentorship lets women give to gain, multiplying influence across STEM.

By Lisa Marie Maxson • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)
Human Capital Management

What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)

Women say the future of work must prioritise flexibility, parental support, pay equity, health policies and real power in decisions.

By Emily Parker-Woodland • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM
ICT sector

Give to Gain: The quiet power of example for women in STEM

On International Women's Day, women in STEM show how quiet, visible consistency can reshape workplaces and expand what others believe is possible.

By Aishling Meyler • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression
Human Capital Management

Policy reform must be matched by shifts in culture, hiring and progression

New UK gender pay and menopause plans hailed, but leaders warn only deeper shifts in hiring, culture and progression will close gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women redefining emotionally intelligent cyber leadership
Digital Transformation

Women redefining emotionally intelligent cyber leadership

In cyber security, leaders with self-awareness and emotional intelligence now outperform purely technical experts under relentless pressure.

By Debra Cairns • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM
Human Capital Management

Cyber leaders urge culture shift to retain women in STEM

Cyber and tech leaders say diversity will stall unless firms tackle toxic culture, caregiving bias and back women with real sponsorship.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Give to gain: Why backing women in ICT is smart business
Human Capital Management

Give to gain: Why backing women in ICT is smart business

Backing women in ICT is more than a diversity goal; it builds confident leaders, stronger teams and delivers real business growth.

By Sukanya Suryakumar • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Women in tech push for measurable change in AI and leadership
Digital Transformation

Women in tech push for measurable change in AI and leadership

Women in tech say AI will entrench bias without diverse leadership, urging IWD to drive measurable change and equitable innovation.

By Bel Lloyd • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Great leaders don't have All the Answers - They Ask The Right Questions
Unified Communications

Great leaders don't have All the Answers - They Ask The Right Questions

In modern tech, the strongest leaders aren't answer-givers but question-askers, building trust, safety and innovation through curiosity.

By Kellie Rigg • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
Digital Transformation

How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women

Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.

By Grace Win • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
The power of representation in cybersecurity
Firewalls

The power of representation in cybersecurity

As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.

By Greta Caikinaite • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Employee Retention stories

How do we patch the leaky bucket of women leaving venture capital?
Human Capital Management

How do we patch the leaky bucket of women leaving venture capital?

One in four women has left venture capital in five years, spurring calls for data-driven fixes to stalled careers and leaky retention.

By Katie Greenshields • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
2026: The year of mentorship
IT Industry

2026: The year of mentorship

As DEI faces political headwinds, Scottish tech leaders are urged to make 2026 the year structured, scalable mentorship drives real change.

By Silka Patel • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
IWD 2026 - The next phase of progress for Women in Technology
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2026 - The next phase of progress for Women in Technology

On International Women's Day, leaders urge tech to move from visibility for women to real executive power, policy support and pay parity.

By Mena Coticelli • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Why the tech industry needs courageous women who lead differently
Digital Transformation

Why the tech industry needs courageous women who lead differently

As International Women's Day nears, tech's future hinges on courageous women redefining leadership norms, not just filling seats.

By Cherie Mylordis • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain
Human Capital Management

Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain

Half of Canadian VC funds now have a female partner, but weak promotion pathways mean women are still exiting the industry in droves.

By Jaime Eckler • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
No strings, no control, no hidden expectation: Why support drives women's career success
Human Capital Management

No strings, no control, no hidden expectation: Why support drives women's career success

Unconditional, expectation-free allyship is vital to keep women in tech and create psychologically safe, genuinely supportive workplaces.

By Findlay Whitelaw • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026