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Skills-based cyber talent practices boost retention

3 days ago
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Skills-focused cyber talent strategies can save firms over USD $125,000 per hire, boosting retention, speed to recruit and women's leadership.
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AI plans threaten junior hiring as staff left unready

4 days ago
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Employers plan to cut junior hiring as AI expands, leaving most staff feeling unprepared for rapid shifts in work and skills demand.
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ESET opens 2026 Canada women in cybersecurity awards

6 days ago
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ESET opens 2026 Canada Women in Cybersecurity awards, offering three CAD $5,000 scholarships to support aspiring female cyber professionals.
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Women tech leaders urge structural change on IWD

6 days ago
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Women tech leaders mark IWD by demanding structural change on trust, mentorship and pay, warning UK firms lose GBP £2bn-£3.5bn a year.
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Why workplaces must adapt to unlock women’s leadership

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On International Women's Day, women are urged to own ambition, redefine leadership and demand workplaces that adapt, not the other way round.
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What women actually want from the future of work (Hint: It's not ping-pong tables)

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Women say the future of work must prioritise flexibility, parental support, pay equity, health policies and real power in decisions.
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Building inclusively at scale: Empowering women in the data center boom

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As AI drives a data centre boom, Compu Dynamics is proving women can build careers in mission‑critical tech without a computer science degree.
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How do we patch the leaky bucket of women leaving venture capital?

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One in four women has left venture capital in five years, spurring calls for data-driven fixes to stalled careers and leaky retention.
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Tech leaders urge action to lift women into senior roles

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Tech leaders across three continents mark International Women's Day 2026 urging structured support and clearer paths for women in cyber.
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Glass Half Full: AI is the beginning for job searchers

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AI can turn scattered skills into new careers, offering job seekers second chances while demanding fair access, training and inclusion.
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Women don't need a seat at the table; We're building the table

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Women in tech are no longer waiting for a seat at the table - they're redefining leadership, driving growth and building new tables.
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Sponsorship isn't a perk. It's a system

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Koddi argues career progress hinges on structured sponsorship, not ad hoc mentorship, turning advocacy into core organisational infrastructure.
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Nomad Futurist, DE-CIX expand free digital infra training

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Nomad Futurist and DE-CIX are teaming up to offer free, industry-certified digital infrastructure training to workers and students worldwide.
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Seneca Polytechnic launches AI program, first master's degree

Sat, 20th Sep 2025
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Seneca Polytechnic launches a two-year Master of Artificial Intelligence programme blending advanced theory with real-world industry experience and internships.
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Industry leaders call for greater support of women in cybersecurity

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders urge greater support and inclusion of women in cybersecurity to boost diversity, innovation, and career opportunities ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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AI reshapes professional roles, balancing risks & rewards

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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AI is dramatically reshaping professional services, with experts warning that while it boosts efficiency, it also risks eroding essential skills and job prospects.
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The who's who of NZ's government & public cybersecurity agencies

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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From government agencies to public initiatives, here's an inside look at who protects New Zealand's digital landscape from cyber threats.