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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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Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty

Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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As industries invest heavily in IIoT, Claroty co-founder Galina Antova is pioneering advancements in cybersecurity while championing gender diversity in tech.
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Proposed RBNZ changes should ensure a level playing field - Kiwibank

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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Kiwibank backs RBNZ's move to hike banks' capital reserves, urging fair rules for local and offshore banks to keep competition balanced.
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Kiwibank receives the Gender Tick accreditation

Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich said fairness was an important attribute for the New Zealand-owned bank.
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Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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AI assistants with female voices reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, according to a UN study. Biases in tech could widen the digital skills gap for women.
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Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech

Tue, 14th May 2019
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Gender diversity in the tech industry is a hot topic around the world, but it's one that New Zealand is looking to tackle head on.
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Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?

Mon, 6th May 2019
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InternetNZ welcomes New Zealand's Digital Inclusion Blueprint to address digital exclusion, focusing on access, skills, trust, and motivation.
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Balancing DX with diversity and inclusion

Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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As the business landscape continues to quickly evolve, two concepts are becoming increasingly apparent and starting to intertwine.
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Report: Women being sexually harassed at tech conferences

Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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A new survey has uncovered some startling findings, with not only misrepresentation of women but also sexual harassment.
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Inclusivity the key to bridging the tech talent gap

Mon, 11th Mar 2019
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Annabel Lee says the gender imbalance in data centre and IT circles will have a significant impact in the future with more jobs than graduates to fill them.
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Where to from here? Women in cybersecurity speak up

Fri, 8th Mar 2019
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Women in cybersecurity discuss challenges from gender pay gaps to toxic workplaces on International Women's Day, urging for a more gender-balanced industry.
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Google discovers it's not women that it's underpaying - it's men

Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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After conducting a pay equity analysis, the company uncovered some unexpected findings that resulted in $9.7m of pay rises for underpaid staff.
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Bias & discrimination stunting career progression, claim employees

Wed, 27th Feb 2019
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If you feel like you've been held back from career progression because of discrimination, you are not alone according to a report from recruiting firm Hays.
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How innovation links to talent attraction and staff retention

Wed, 13th Feb 2019
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Half of ANZ's bosses have their heads in the sand when it comes to understanding the business and innovation benefits of diversity and inclusion.
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Gartner: Technology, culture change must go hand in hand

Tue, 12th Feb 2019
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Gartner asserts CIOs will become pivotal in culture change, aligning technology and HR to drive digital transformation and enhanced organisational performance.
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Kordia launches Women in Tech scholarship at the University of Waikato

Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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The scholarship is established to acknowledge and support up-and-coming female talent and future technology leaders.
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Interview: GitHub's promise to diversity and social impact

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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GitHub is primarily a collaborative approach to coding and technical expertise, but dig a little deeper and you find that the company is so much more.
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Adobe announces equal pay for employees across the globe

Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Adobe announced global pay parity between women and men, delivering on a commitment the company made earlier this year.
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Exclusive: ServerFarm CEO discusses data centre workforce woes

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Not only is there a clear gender disparity in the industry, but Papouchado says the existing workforce is aging.
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MYOB survey: Females & males take different approaches to business success

Wed, 3rd Oct 2018
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MYOB survey reveals divergent paths to success for male and female SME owners, with women emphasising networking and men leaning towards technology.
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South Island law firm recognised by UN for gender equality

Mon, 10th Sep 2018
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A South Island legal startup that has successfully conquered much of the South Island has been recognised by the United Nations.