Welcome to The F Word, where you’ll find our blog series, news and other valuable resources.
These include the latest insights into gender equity in the tech space, tech news and tips for employers and job seekers.
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THE F WORD BLOG
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The Fallacy of “Lowering the Bar” to Hire Women: Breaking Through The Prejudice
How to build a genuinely diverse and inclusive tech workforce without underestimating women’s abilities and potential.
Why Creating Diversity in the Tech Sector Needs True Progressive HR
Uncover the differences between traditional and progressive HR and how the latter is essential to build diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, especially on the verge of the fifth revolution.
Launching A New Standard in DEI
As you all do your part, we are taking our next step to evolve how we make the work of DEIB and changing the systems easier and more accessible by introducing national standards to create benchmarking and clarity around the critical areas of systemic change.
The Power of Diversity and Inclusion in Tech Startups and Scaleups: An Essential Ingredient for Sustainable Growth
By prioritizing Diversity and Inclusion, startups can tap into a multitude of benefits that will propel their success. Let’s explore.
Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Tech: A Specific Approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Gender stereotypes in the tech industry are deeply ingrained in our society and continue to shape the subculture of technology. To truly address these issues, we need to understand their origins and work towards a specific approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in tech. Let’s dive in.
Unleashing The Power of Gender Balance in AI and ML
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing the game in so many fields but if we want AI to truly benefit everyone, we need to make sure diversity is at its core.
How to Create a More Inclusive Testing Process for Software Engineers
Let’s create a more inclusive testing process for software engineers that evaluates candidates based on real-world scenarios and uses less biased evaluation methods.
Are You Complicit in the Corporate Takeover of International Women’s Day?
Explore the corporate takeover of IWD and the potential negative effects on the women’s rights movement. Learn about the risks of exploitation and “pinkwashing.” Emphasize the importance of genuine commitment to gender equality.
Giving Employees the Choice to Work on Australia Day is the Right Move
One simple way that organisations can be more inclusive and sensitive to Indigenous Australians when celebrating Australia Day is to consider alternative dates or give employees the choice to work on January 26th and celebrate on a date that is not associated with the invasion and colonization of Australia.h so that we can do even more.
Revolutionising Leadership – The Power of Inclusivity
A power-hour discussion with Vervoe, Linktree, Psynapse and Project F defines inclusive leadership and it’s role in revolutionising workplaces.
The Engineer/Manager Pendulum by Mipsytipsy
Are you an engineer wanting to jump into management? What does it really mean? Our guest author is taking us through what you should consider before making a decision.
Time To Find Your Fire – with Jodi Steel
How can you light up the fire within? An inspiring blog by our guest the amazing coach Jodi Steel.
What “Progressive” HR Means for Diversity In Tech
Does your business operate within a traditional human resources framework – or do you take a more progressive approach? This choice will have a major impact on your company’s culture – and its bottom line.
Sponsors & Mentors: Why Tech Needs Them to improve gender diversity
Research has proven that mentorship and sponsorship programs are critical success factors for women in technology. Find out why.
The Hidden True Story Behind The Gender Gap In tech
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.
Stop Tech Diversity Rolling Backwards After COVID-19 With This Simple Hack
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?
Get That Job! 5 Killer Interview Tips For Women In Tech
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.
Pay Transparency – Why And Why Not
Why pay transparency is essential to close the gender pay gap in tech.
Who Cares About Gender Parity?
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.
Grace Hopper In Aus A Tale Of Women, Sabotage And Bingo…
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.