Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) stories
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IWD 2024: Why it’s time for a raise for women in tech
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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productivity
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iwd
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collaboration
New data exposes Australia's tech industry gender pay gap of 22.5%, underlining the urgent need to bolster fair compensation and career progression opportunities for women.
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IWD 2024: Advancing inclusivity - Women leaders coding a new narrative in the cybersecurity landscape
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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coding
On International Women's Day 2024, efforts to increase female representation in Australia's cybersecurity sector are highlighted.
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IWD 2024: Never be discouraged - my journey into tech and telecommunications
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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travel
On International Women's Day 2024, a tech veteran reflects on her journey in the male-dominated sectors of technology and telecommunications, advocating for perseverance and determination.
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IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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iwd
IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.
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IWD 2024: A CEO's perspective on gender equality and diversity in the workplace
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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workplace
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leadership
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law
IWD 2024: Despite improvements in gender pay gap, over half of large Aussie law firms fall below average; for a CEO, the answer lies in diversity, tech and mentorship.
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IWD 2024: The role of technology and data in paving a future of equity and progress
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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australian government
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iwd
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progress
On this International Women’s Day, it's high time to scrutinise the pivotal role of technology and data in combating the persistent gender pay gap problem.
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IWD 2024: Grokking our way to gender parity in tech
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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data analytics
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esg
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.
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IWD 2024: The crucial role of allies in unlocking female leadership potential & pay parity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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esg
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dei
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iwd
IWD 2024: Allies, mentorship pivotal for unlocking female leadership and closing gender pay gap, says youngest female director at amaysim.
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IWD 2024: Revolutionising workplace dynamics: A closer look at inclusion beyond diversity
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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esg
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iwd
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women in technology
Businesses must move beyond gender-centred diversity to generate true inclusion, viewing progress through a wider lens of diverse backgrounds and fair treatment for all employees.
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IWD 2024: Actionable steps to bridging the gender pay gap
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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construction
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engineering
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law
With the gender pay gap now out in the spotlight, modern organisations must work fast to rectify the pay gap issue or risk losing their talents.
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Avanade Australia receives gender equality citation
Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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esg
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digital inclusion
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dei
Avanade Australia says it is committed to promoting gender equality at the workplace and helping employees feel inspired, confident and cared for.
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Konica Minolta receives gender equality citation from WGEA
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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esg
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dei
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konica minolta
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recently named Konica Minolta for its dedication to gender equality in the workplace.
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Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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esg
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dei
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australian government
Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.