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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 14

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encompass crucial principles aimed at fostering workplaces and communities where all individuals are respected, empowered, and given equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, ability, or background. This tag explores how organisations across sectors are integrating DEI values into hiring practices, leadership development, corporate responsibility, and innovation strategies.

Our recent stories highlight a broad spectrum of efforts and challenges related to DEI—from companies achieving certifications for inclusive workplaces and recognising the role of women in leadership, to addressing gender pay gaps, combating unconscious bias, and promoting diversity in STEM and technology fields. They also shed light on the intersection of DEI with digital transformation, human resource strategies, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies like AI.

By reading these stories, you can gain insights into practical approaches for implementing DEI initiatives, understand the measurable benefits that diversity brings to business performance and innovation, and learn about ongoing barriers such as gender disparities, inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees, and supporting neurodiversity. Whether you are a leader, employee, or advocate, this tag offers valuable perspectives on building workplaces and industries that embrace equity and foster a culture of belonging.

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Can AI really learn? And can we learn to work with it?

Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
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The biggest controversy around AI is whether it can actually learn or if it only does what it is programmed to do. So far, the answer is 'yes and no.'.
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Cybersecurity skills shortage a serious concern - Fortinet

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Organisations will need to increase their cybersecurity teams if they are going to manage, and boards of organisations are in agreement.
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Technology and Global Environment, Social and Governance Goals

Thu, 23rd Mar 2023
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Although ESG challenges can be difficult to quantify, understanding and setting baselines are critical for new goals to be established.
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Senior leadership and data powerful drivers for DEI initiatives - report

Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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Workday study reveals lack of strategic approach to diversity in Asia Pacific and Japan, with clear opportunities for Australia and New Zealand.
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IWD 2023: It's simple - Empowered women empower women

Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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There was a time when she sat at the boardroom table with just one other woman present, but today Jean says she sees a lot more women becoming leaders.
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IWD 2023: Finding your leadership identity means defeating comparison culture

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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I shifted my focus to honing my unique qualities and skills to become a manager, leader, and founder of a company in a way that comes authentically to me.
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IWD 2023: Women don't need special consideration, we need competence and motivation

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Being in a progressive democracy like New Zealand provides an invaluable perspective: generally, women aren't disadvantaged in the workplace.
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IWD 2023: Women form the majority of the unconnected population

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Women are still under-represented in technology, but Vodafone aims to connect 20 million more women in Africa and Turkey by 2025. #EmbraceEquity.
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IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Combining the powerful force of technology with the personal and emotional threads of fashion is currently underrepresented and underappreciated in Australia.
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IWD 2023: Closing the gender gap and promoting equality in innovation and tech

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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To promote gender equality in cybersecurity, it is essential to embrace both innovation and technology, as they have the power to transform the industry.
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IWD 2023: Connecting the Dots - True Crime and Women in Cyber

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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From true crime enthusiasts to cybersecurity: How some women's aptitude for problem-solving could make them ideal for cybersecurity roles. .
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IWD 2023: Local Lessons About Driving Global Success

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Working from home can present challenges, but remote leadership can still be successful with effective communication, connection, and culture.
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IWD 2023: 5 ways to create more balanced experiences in the workplace

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Findings from the Qualtrics study highlight the diverse gender experience gaps that exist in workplaces across Australia and New Zealand.
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IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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If you haven't already learnt about the benefits of having more women in the workplace, it's time to educate yourself and your peers.
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IWD 2023: Moving towards gender equity in STEM careers

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The campaign to encourage girls into STEM subjects is an admirable one, but there's more to gender equity than education alone.
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IWD 2023: Building on Momentum to Empower Equity

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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At the very basic level, ensuring equity is very simply the right thing to do. Today, it has also become a table-stake for attracting and retaining top talent.
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IWD 2023: How organizations can reduce gender bias with Data Science and AI

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Despite the immense growth the region has seen in recent years, a majority of consumers continue to be unbanked or underbanked.
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IWD 2023: How equity can boost organisational success

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Study reveals that women are underrepresented in leadership roles and not promoted at the same rate as men. Diversity and equity still a challenge.
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IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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A key factor in growing the number of women founders is attracting and retaining more women in the sector in the first place.
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IWD 2023: Women in Technology - A Perspective from the Academics

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Being a subset of STEM, the information systems and technology space has also been male-dominated and riddled with gender biases and stereotypes.