News Archive: August 2007
Talent Management and Workforce Practices
The demand for high-level technology jobs (such as software engineers) has steadily increased since 2000. Contrary to popular belief, offshoring has not slowed job growth in developed countries. The cost of filling the vacancy of a skilled technical employee has been estimated to be as high as 120% of the ... Read more
Recognizing and Inspiring Women in IT
It's always wonderful and inspiring to see well-known publications recognizing the accomplishments of women in this male-dominated field. Take, for instance, eWeek's list of the 10 Most Powerful Women in IT. Among those recognized on the list is Rear Admiral Grace Hopper, after whom our annual Grace Hopper Conference is ... Read more
Book Excerpt: Reconfiguring Your Firewall
Recruiting Women to Information Technology across Cultures and Continents Carla, a sophomore in high school, can’t remember when she first used a computer; there was always one at home and at school to use. She enjoys using the computer to communicate with her friends, find information for schoolwork, and play games. ... Read more
My Experience as a Change Agent Award Winner at Grace Hopper
By Ijeoma Terese Ihenachor I am using this opportunity to thank the Anita Borg Institute for women in Technology (ABI) and its ebullient President Ms. Telle Whitney and the award donor Fran Allen. Their vision actualized my dreams and the dreams of women from third-world countries by giving us the ... Read more
Ask Jo: Working through Tough Salary Negotiations
Every month on our site, Jo Miller, CEO of Women's Leadership Coaching Inc., will answer your career and leadership questions. In this first installment, Miller provides suggestions for successful salary negotiations. Please send your question to advice@anitaborg.org and it may be answered in an upcoming column. Question: I have ... Read more
Latinas Leadership Program
National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI)’s premier Executive Leadership program is accepting applications. They are due on August 30, 2007. Read more
How does technology improve the lives of women and their communities?
An important part of our mission at ABI is to increase the positive influence of technology on the word’s women. On October 17, at the Grace Hopper Celebration for Women in Computing, ABI will host TechLeaders for Social Innovators, a workshop designed to showcase wonderful amazing technology projects which are ... Read more
Q&A with Nina Bhatti, HP Principal Scientist and Inventor
You already use your cell phone to take calls, get directions, get email, and send text messages. But imagine if your cell phone could act as a beauty adviser to help you pick the right color of makeup. Though her background is in performance and networking technologies, HP Principal Scientist ... Read more
Pass-It-On Grants Deadline
Systers Online Community is pleased to announce the creation of the Pass-It-On Grants to honor Anita Borg’s desire to create a network of technical women helping one another. The grants, funded by donations from the Systers community, are intended as means for women established in technological fields to support women seeking ... Read more
Show Your Support
Now you can show your support for ABI's mission by adding a badge to your website, blog, MySpace, Facebook, or any other place you are on the web. Check it out! Read more