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This year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) theme is Accelerate Action, emphasising the importance of swift and decisive action to achieve gender equality in all walks of life, personal and professional. Given that full gender parity will not be achieved until 2158 (according to the World Economic Forum), most would recognise that the current rate of progress is too slow.

The technology industry has made incredible strides in gender diversity over the years. While there is still room for growth, the progress we’ve witnessed is nothing short of inspiring. As we mark International Women’s Day, I reflect on my own journey in the IT sector and celebrate the remarkable advancements shaping a more inclusive future.

GUEST RESEARCH 

• More money (63%), flexible work hours (43%) and more benefits (36%) are the top three things Australian tech workers want to get from their job in 2025
• 29% of tech employees want more pay above anything else from their job this year
• 74% of workers are confident they will get what they want from their job in 2025
• If they do not get what they want, 42% of tech workers will address their concerns with their manager while 29% will actively look for a new job 

CareerVillage built the world’s largest career advising community using New Relic, empowering millions of students and professionals to access career guidance

Finishing your university with flying colors is surely a wholesome experience. After four years of hard work and dedication, toiling study nights, and hectic assignments, graduation is the best fruit one can get.

Finishing your university with flying colors is surely a wholesome experience. After four years of hard work and dedication, toiling study nights, and hectic assignments, graduation is the best fruit one can get.

Global technology company, HCLTech has announced plans to extend its apprenticeship program, Rise at HCLTech, to “help close the digital skills gap” in New Zealand.

If you live your everyday life with a disability, then you know for yourself that you can accomplish most, if not all, of the same tasks that other people can. Even so, it can often feel like the odds are stacked against you when it comes to advancing your career. It may seem like you have to work at least a little bit harder to seize opportunities and prove yourself to employers.

January, 2019
Paxus    

With smart phones now a given, the days of clocking off at 5pm and switching off are long gone. In a world where 24/7 connectivity is now the norm, it is important to remember to ensure balance by taking time for the things in life that make you happy.

Jessica Kruk

Skill level, intelligence, leadership, talent and the ability to handle pressure may seem like some of the key attributes you need to be successful in your career.

The world is watching to see what new Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella's first moves will be, and he has begun his stint in the top job with an email introduction to all staff laying down the law and revealing a little bit about himself too.

Analytics professionals to be in hot demand by 2018. The increasing demand for analytics professionals is also reflected in Institute of Analytics Professionals of Australia (IAPA) membership growth and has inspired IAPA to relaunch its website as an online hub for members and those interested in analytics. The IAPA website (www.iapa.org.au) provides a community for those in analytics professions and those interested in analytics.