IBM has been named an Employer of Choice for Women (EOCFW) by the Australian Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency for the ninth consecutive year.

IBM is one of only 15 organizations to have received the EOCFW citation every year since 2001, having demonstrated excellence in areas such as maternity leave, flexible work arrangements, female manager representation and pay equity.

In order to win the citation, the CEO of an EOCFW organization is also personally interviewed and must demonstrate a strong commitment to equal opportunity initiatives resulting in positive outcomes for women.

"I am thrilled that IBM has again been named an Employer of Choice for Women," says Glen Boreham, managing director, IBM A/NZ.

"Gender diversity and women's leadership within the company is something that we take seriously and are passionate about–not only because it is right thing to do but because it makes good business sense. The advancement of women is an integral part of IBM's business agenda and success, that's why we will continue to support flexible work arrangements and focus on professional development opportunities for our employees."

The EOCFW citation is awarded to non-government organizations with more than 100 employees that have demonstrated policies and practices supporting women across the organization.

For more information about the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency visit http://www.eowa.gov.au. For more information on IBM, please visit www.ibm.com/au.