Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 15

Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.

Australia's tech industry is thriving but struggling with gender equity. Women make up just 29% of the workforce, according to a report.

From artists to songwriters, producers, executives and beyond - women continue to be chronically underrepresented at all levels across the industry.

Brands and companies still have a long way to go to ensure that visual representation reflects our increasingly diversified workforce.

UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.

Look out for ways to boost diversity and inclusion while you’re shaking things up, says Lisa Baldwin, Regional Business Manager, Ricoh Australia.

Entrenched social norms, unconscious biases and a lack of representation of women in senior roles create barriers for women looking to enter the workforce.

Greater female representation in Australian ICT organisations won’t come about by accident, notes BeyondTrust’s VP Talent Management, Laura Edwards-Lassner .

Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.

As businesses look to achieve greater output efficiency following years of stagnation, they often need not look further than their people.

Australian tech companies strive for gender equity, but work remains to close wage and leadership gaps, according to the 2022 Global Gender Gap Report.

The gender gap in the tech industry is still a prevalent issue, but progress is being made through initiatives and female leadership.

As we 'celebrate' another International Women's Day, the time for Australian companies to take action to close the gender pay gap is now.

Gender quotas may not be the best solution for achieving workplace equality, says a journalist, as technology can help remove bias and hire the right people.

When women support and empower each other, we can both increase gender diversity in tech and create real change in the community and our workplaces.

This year, we have more case studies and proof points than ever of the ability to create and reap the benefits of gender-balanced teams.

The topic of equity is especially pronounced when we take a look at financial inclusion for women here in Australia.

We need to get more proactive about identifying and securing capable women who we can train and mentor into roles of increasing responsibility and challenge.

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

While it might seem like an out-of-the-box career choice, the reality is that the sector is so much more than just sending parcels.