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Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion
Partner Programmes

Marie Helm: Leading Dynamic Supplies with purpose and passion

The General Manager at Dynamic Supplies NZ is transforming corporate culture, prioritising personal growth and a drive for team success over traditional measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024

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Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits
Artificial Intelligence

Digital EHS tools face adoption roadblocks despite benefits

Research by Intelex and Verdantix unveils key obstacles to mobile EHS app adoption, with 82% citing lack of devices and 76% pointing to connectivity issues.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers in sportstech through cross-industry engagement
Generative AI

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers in sportstech through cross-industry engagement

Australia's sportstech sector, generating A$4.25 billion, fosters cross-industry collaboration leading to improved diversity and broader opportunities.

By Amy Crosland • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector
Information Communication & Technology

IWD 2024: Driving inclusion - Lessons I learnt from the automotive sector

Challenging the male-dominated culture in the automotive sector has taught invaluable lessons for better inclusion, says former HR head of a leading automotive retail company.

By Hazel Cromie • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support
Artificial Intelligence

IWD 2024: Take the fear factor out and ask for support

Female leaders break barriers and redefine tech sector - experts from Eagle Eye emphasise diversity and female empowerment in the workplace for progress acceleration.

By Sarah Jarvis and Kate Ratcliffe • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women in tech leaders share challenges & solutions on this special day
Hybrid & Remote Work

IWD 2024: Women in tech leaders share challenges & solutions on this special day

On International Women's Day, global female tech leaders share insights on challenges and solutions for boosting women's presence in the industry, emphasizing the need for diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Collaboration is key to driving diversity in tech
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Collaboration is key to driving diversity in tech

Stereotypes hamper women's progress in tech, with only 24% reaching leadership roles in 2023. Collaboration and mentorship are essential to fostering diversity, driving innovation, and breaking barriers.

By Shay Rubio • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education
Education, Learning & Training

IWD 2024: Tackling the gender gap: A call to revolutionise STEM education

As the International Women's Day 2024 approaches, UK tech industry veteran, Juliet Moran, criticises the education system for the continual underrepresentation of women in technology-related fields.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time
EduTech

IWD 2024: Accelerating progress: One challenge and one day at a time

A seasoned technology executive reflects on her 30-year journey, confronting biases and championing change in a male-dominated industry, this International Women's Day.

By Cheryle Cushion • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

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Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says
Power / Energy

Australia's energy transition behind global pace, study says

Leaders are pushing the Australian government to support the energy transition, as many firms still face hurdles in decarbonising their operations.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2024
AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools
Generative AI

AI expert offers tips to help small businesses leverage AI tools

Rebecca Hegeman of Localsearch shares strategic insights on harnessing AI for SMEs, addressing a significant adoption gap.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Research reveals rise in Gen-AI use but highlights concerns
Data Privacy

Research reveals rise in Gen-AI use but highlights concerns

Businesses globally are rapidly adopting Gen-AI for decision-making, yet concerns around accuracy and security persist, a Stratio BD study reveals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges
Marketing Technologies

UK marketers eye AI to tackle experimentation challenges

Nearly nine in ten UK marketers think experimentation is key for 2024, yet 20% find their current methods ineffective, reveals Optimizely's new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Australian business leaders see AI potential despite barriers
Artificial Intelligence

Australian business leaders see AI potential despite barriers

Business leaders see major potential for AI despite facing challenges in adoption, according to a new survey by software company IFS.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development
Software Development

Barriers inhibiting uptake of human-centric app development

Despite believing human-centric app development is crucial, just 24% of Australians are implementing relevant measures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
IWD 2024: Fostering an unconditionally inclusive culture globally
Workplace

IWD 2024: Fostering an unconditionally inclusive culture globally

The global push for an unconditionally inclusive culture is underlined, spotlighting the critical roles tech industries play in promoting diversity and gender equality.

By Pauline Yau • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK
Government

IWD 2024: Funding - The key to empowering female entrepreneurs in the UK

As mere 2p in every £1 invested in early-stage UK businesses goes to women, the IWD 2024 focus is on addressing the disparity in funding for female entrepreneurs.

By Ali Skidmore • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024