Most people I speak to aren’t aware of women’s historically pioneering involvement in tech, so they assume the gender gap is caused by a lack of interest or desire by women in the field. But history tells a very different story.

We’ve seen a crushing pandemic response from companies all over the world, laying off vast numbers as they scramble to prepare for economic uncertainty and deal with varying levels of business impact. How could we have avoided it having a devastating on diversity?

While a career in tech can be a tough gig for women as an underrepresented minority in most cases, the good news is that companies everywhere are crying out for more diverse applicants and women are in high demand.

Can we achieve gender balance and equality in our company, ever, if we don’t make paid care leave equal for ALL our parents?

Why pay transparency is essential to close the gender pay gap in tech.

There isn’t only one pathway to become a software engineer. Our guest bloggist, Taryn Ewens shares her experience and describe alternative paths to this fulfilling career.

Must read guest blog by Rohan Williams. There are a lot of unconscious and conscious biases to fight through but it’s worth every penny. All that matters is to start.

The Hopper Down Under conference in Brisbane was a truly inspiring experience. If you don’t know who Grace Hopper was, she was one of the most influential computer scientists of all time who developed the first human-computer code compiler.

Introducing the F Factor: Celebrating Women in Tech Our launch party was a resounding success, leaving us elated and exhausted. The event, hosted by Optiver, featured an impassioned talk by Aubrey Blanche, Global Head of Diversity & Belonging at Atlassian.

If we genuinely want women to participate in how our world evolves, if we value women’s perspectives equally to men’s, if we recognise the value of women in fostering creativity, problem-solving and innovation, why are we still looking to women to change who they are?

What is inclusive leadership, how does it impact companies and how to foster it in the workplace.

Let’s discuss practical strategies that startups can implement to create an environment where female employees thrive and contribute to their success.

In this article, we examine the changes in the prioritisation of DEIB from 2020 to 2024 and also discuss how to prioritise DEIB and gender diversity in the tech workplace with a practical step-by-step guide. 

If you want to build a better workplace and create a more inclusive tech culture, then you must do more than just one-off unconscious bias training. It’s critical that you are open to change and continuously improving as an organisation.

This 2024 IWD, we’ve decided to showcase our top 10 leaders, recognising those working to empower other women in the tech sector, and progress diversity and inclusion.

The impact of “greedy work” practices on women’s ability to advance in the technology sector cannot be overstated. What is greedy work and how do you overcome it?

Are your hiring teams working inclusively? Discover the importance of gender diversity in the tech industry. Learn the strategies to hire diverse teams and test your organisation’s effectiveness.

The tech sector has witnessed a growing recognition of the importance of supporting menstruating employees in the workplace. Companies are starting to acknowledge the impact of menstrual health on productivity and morale, with discussions around implementing menstruation and menopause policies gaining momentum.