Opinion stories - Page 11
Milestone for women in Canadian VC, but gaps remain
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Half of Canadian VC funds now have a female partner, but weak promotion pathways mean women are still exiting the industry in droves.
How women in tech can advance their careers
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Women in tech can fast-track progression by building executive presence, nurturing resilience and leveraging strong support networks.
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
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A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.
Securing Canada's AI future requires women at the helm
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Canada’s race to secure its AI future hinges on women leading governance, closing talent gaps and building public trust in new technologies.
Electro‑acoustics, precision audio & women in engineering
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On International Women's Day, a leading electro-acoustics expert urges data-driven audio engineering over luxury aesthetics and stereotypes.
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
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Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
The power of representation in cybersecurity
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network security
As cyber threats grow, more women are entering security roles, yet leadership remains male-dominated, risking lost talent and weaker defences.
'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'
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Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.
Humanising technology: Why empathy is one of tech's most important leadership skills
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As innovation accelerates, tech leaders say empathy and human insight now rival engineering prowess in driving meaningful impact.
Female procurement leaders on building authentic careers in a traditionally male-dominated field
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Women leaders in procurement share how authenticity, collaboration and flexible work are reshaping a traditionally male-dominated function.
The AI inflection point: Why women's leadership will shape the future of work
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As AI reshapes work, women's leadership is crucial to design fair, trusted systems and ensure innovation reflects diverse perspectives.
Women in tech are over mentored and under sponsored: Here's what needs to change
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Women in tech are drowning in mentorship but starved of sponsorship, leaving careers stalled and leadership pipelines chronically underused.
Automate the tasks, elevate leaders: The case for human-centered AI
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Law firms are turning to AI to cut drudge work, raising urgent questions about how to protect mentorship, ethics and future leaders.
Why diverse SaaS leadership must be a board priority
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Homogeneous leadership in SaaS is more than a cultural concern; it is a strategic risk that stifles innovation, resilience and commercial performance.
When work design fails, equity fails with it
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As stress soars despite supportive managers, flawed work design quietly widens equity gaps, punishing those with lives beyond work.
PropTech must end the invisible admin tax on agents
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digital transformation
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rpa
PropTech's biggest threat is not disruption, but an invisible admin tax draining agents' time, equity and long-term career potential.
Tech must swap office perks for real support for women
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it industry
Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.
Ethical AI and equitable law: Redesigning the profession for women leaders
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Ethical AI and redesigned work models could help dismantle bias in law, paving the way for more women to thrive as leaders in the profession.
Rooms shape power: How culture signals exclude women in tech
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In tech and marketing, women are excluded not just by bias in code or funding, but by domestic load and male-coded networking rituals.
Why diverse voices are essential in the Edge AI revolution
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Edge AI will only reach its potential if diverse teams shape its design, deployment and impact, ensuring fair, resilient systems for all.