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Empowering the next generation of talent! Just wrapped up an engaging HR session for undergraduates, equipping them with the tools and insights to thrive in the professional world. #VOIS #FutureLeaders

Ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the tech industry? Well, wonder no more! We've gathered some invaluable insights from none other than Tanya Romanyukha and Aleksandra Rudis, two remarkable women who are making waves in the world of tech. As winners of the prestigious Forbes Cyprus 20 Women in Tech, they're here to share their expert tips for success with you. Ready to take your tech career to new heights? Follow these wise words from Tetyana and Aleksandra, and watch as you soar to success! #Forbes #FemaleLeadership

Women looking to return to work in the technology sector after a career break will now get help from a new government programme called Relaunch. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) initiative focuses on four areas: providing structured programmes such as coding and artificial intelligence-related courses, career integration support system such as personalised resumes, guidance from mentors and connecting women with networking and employment opportunities. “We do have people who have had to return to a workforce that is fast moving and really challenges them to perform to the rising expectations,” said Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo on Nov 18.

🎉 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲'𝐬 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲! 🎉 Three years full of inspiring conversations with incredible #womenintech, who appreciate our work and feel welcomed by our network in an industry that often overlooks their needs and existence. At the beginning, the most common question was:  "𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥?" Thanks to our VC, De Cronos Groep, we had the opportunity to refine our model. After many sleepless nights and pivots, our future is clear: 👩💻 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦, 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 🦹🏽♀️ 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 🌸 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 Who are the companies choosing to work with Clusity 🌱 the #womenintech community#womenintech community, in Belgium? Over the last 3 years, we've built a robust ecosystem characterized by: - Belgian origin - Industry leadership - Publicly traded status - Large employer - Global presence (diversity a top priority) - Strong engagement in innovation and sustainability Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey. Here's to many more years of empowering women in tech! 🚀 Specially to Rein Meirte (She/her), Noémie Meggane Van Geersom, Yara Verhasselt, Anneleen Matthé (she/her), Jessica Van den Heuvel, Saja Tawalbeh, Karina Quiñonez, Vanessa Rivera Quiñones, Hedvig Horvath & Lynn Mikolajczak! Special thanks to the ecosystem supporting our work: De Cronos Groep, Flexso, Telenet, OMP, KBC Bank & Verzekering, Colruyt Group, STIB-MIVB, Rydoo, KU Leuven , Karel de Grote-Hogeschool and many more! #WomenInTech #Recruitment #TechCommunity #Innovation #Sustainability #Diversity #EmployerBranding

I asked Chat GPT to give me some catchy data about why DEI matters in the workspace, so I could post it here and have quantitative, science-based proof of why you should come to tomorrow's THRIVE TechForward event 🤓. But no matter how much I try, I am not the best translator of the business language, and I always feel like I have to fake it a bit. 🤖 You can ask Chat GPT yourself (or do the old-school Google research 👵), and I am sure it will shower you with data stats from McKinsey, BCG, Harvard Business Review, etc. And this is relevant data! But my data today is an amazing group of learners from the Thrive program who are more than ready to (re)start their career after mastering things like data science, cybersecurity, German language, and digital design. 💪 So if you are looking to hire, and I know most of you are - come and talk to them or get convinced why hiring diverse talent matters - first-hand, qualitative approach. 😉 #DEI #ThriveWithKiron #InclusiveHiring #WomenInTech #DEIB #inclusiverecruitment

🌟 LinkedIn Best DEIA Practices – September Edition 🌟 The EEOC’s newly released report, “High Tech, Low Inclusion: Diversity in the High Tech Workforce and Sector (2014-2022),” highlights that more innovative approaches are needed to foster true diversity and inclusion in the high tech industry. Here are four new and creative strategies you can implement today to drive lasting change! 💡 1. Anonymous Innovation Challenges 🤖: Create anonymous innovation competitions that focus solely on the ideas—not the person behind them. This ensures diverse talent is recognized for their contributions, removing bias and opening doors for underrepresented groups in tech. 2. AI Bias Audits for Job Descriptions 📝: Use AI tools to scan job descriptions for biased language or patterns that unintentionally exclude diverse candidates. Going further, audit the AI used in hiring processes to ensure it’s helping—not hindering—diverse hiring efforts. 3. Cross-Domain Skill Swap Programs 🔄: Foster collaboration between tech and non-tech professionals in your network by creating skill swap opportunities. This exposes underrepresented workers to tech roles and encourages diverse ways of thinking and problem-solving. 4. Equity-Based Resource Allocation 🎓: Advocate for allocating professional development resources based on historical access. Prioritize opportunities like certifications or specialized training for underrepresented groups to help them grow in tech careers. Let’s continue pushing for a truly inclusive tech future that fosters innovation from all backgrounds. Together, we can ensure that diversity isn’t just a talking point but a driver of progress! 🚀 #DEI #Innovation #InclusiveTech #AIForDiversity #EEOC #TechIndustry #Leadership #DiversityMatters Sources:  https://lnkd.in/eBrTs8us https://lnkd.in/eJZFHcZM

𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 Building upon insights from last week's discussion, we're delving deeper into the evolution of South Africa's tech sector and its implications for hiring strategies. According to recent findings by biznews.com, the tech landscape faces challenges like a shortage of IT skills amidst high unemployment rates. This underscores the need for a paradigm shift towards skills-based hiring. Drawing from this, our advice echoes the call to embrace a forward-thinking approach. By prioritising skills over qualifications, investing in assessments, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, companies can tap into a more diverse talent pool and drive innovation in the tech sector. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁! #TechSectorEvolution #SouthAfricanTech #HiringStrategies #SkillsBasedHiring #ITSkillsShortage #UnemploymentChallenges #ForwardThinking #ContinuousLearning #InnovationInTech #DiverseTalentPool #SkillsOverQualifications #AssessmentInvestment #TechInnovation #FutureOfWork #BiznewsInsights

Last night, I attended an incredibly inspiring event in Zürich for International Women's Day called Impact the Future: Shaping the Next Tech Revolution! The event covered a range of important topics including Women in Tech within Switzerland, the bias and lack of representation, personal experiences of the panelists, where the tech revolution is headed, and what we can do to contribute. It was an hour packed full of important conversations and another hour of an apéro that I don't think anyone wanted to end.   Some key takeaways: *Women in tech related jobs within Switzerland have only increased 1.9% from 1991 ( 26.8%) to 2023 (28.7%). *The tech revolution is here to stay, and women need to be involved – representation is crucial. *Less women are applying to tech-related jobs – more work needs to go into finding the obstacles in the way. *To not be ignored you have to be heard and to be heard you have to speak. Speak with thoughts backed with facts and data. *Networking, sponsorship, mentorship, and other unwritten rules are important. *Luck can be a big factor, but you can also create your own luck. *Don’t be afraid to ask for help – at the end of the day, we’re all winging it.   A huge thank you to the speakers, Diana Affi, Kemeng Zhang, Patricia F., and Gaëlle Andreatta, for sharing their insights and experiences, and the fantastic moderator, Daniella Laureiro Martinez, for leading the conversation. Thank you to the organizers, feMTEC ETH Zurich, Women Techmakers, and Women in Data Science (WiDS) Zurich, for making the magic happen. And also, a big thank you to all the attendees for your openness and new friendship.   Again, as a newcomer to Switzerland, I am blown away by the professional and warm reception I’ve received from fellow women in tech. Each event I attend leaves me feeling more and more inspired with what is to come. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTech #TechRevolution #Switzerland #Inspiration #RepresentationMatters

𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 Building upon insights from last week's discussion, we're delving deeper into the evolution of South Africa's tech sector and its implications for hiring strategies. According to recent findings by biznews.com, the tech landscape faces challenges like a shortage of IT skills amidst high unemployment rates. This underscores the need for a paradigm shift towards skills-based hiring. Drawing from this, our advice echoes the call to embrace a forward-thinking approach. By prioritising skills over qualifications, investing in assessments, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, companies can tap into a more diverse talent pool and drive innovation in the tech sector. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁! #TechLandscape #ITSkillsGap #ParadigmShift #TechIndustryChallenges #TalentAcquisition #SkillAssessments #DiversityInTech #InnovationCulture #ForwardThinkingCompanies #ContinuousSkillsDevelopment #FutureOfTech #TechTrends #HiringSolutions #SkillBasedRecruitment #TechJobMarket

We. are. back…with our 15th @Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards 2025! Nominations are officially OPEN ✨ We’re looking for the leading women in tech who are exceptional talents pushing boundaries, innovating, and achieving outstanding milestones in the technology industry. The Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards cover all career stages, from trailblazing students to accomplished executives. This is a chance for companies and individuals to highlight deserving candidates who excel in the evolving tech sector. With 15 years of history, these awards have honoured more than 450 phenomenal women in tech, fostering a community that celebrates excellence and empowers women to thrive. More than just accolades, these awards create role models to inspire the next generation of tech enthusiasts. Each nomination tells young girls and aspiring professionals that their potential is limitless. 🚀 Know an exceptional #WomanInSTEM? Nominate her today and give her the recognition she deserves. To nominate and learn more about the 2024 Bupa everywoman in Technology Awards, visit: https://bit.ly/3SNNzZf 🗳️ Your nomination could ignite greater achievements and pave the way for a more inclusive tech industry. #ewTechAwards #WomenInTech #EverywomanInTech #BupaEverywomanAwards #TechExcellence #InnovationInSTEM #WomeninSTEM #TechIndustry