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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 29

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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Could New Zealand be lagging behind in Digital Inclusion?

Mon, 1st May 2017
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New Zealand falling behind in digital inclusion, excluding many citizens from participating, says Innovation Partnership report.
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Rethinking a core element of education: the space itself

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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New Zealand educators to revolutionise learning by tailoring spaces for diversity, aiming for inclusivity at the Changing Spaces event.
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Women in cybersecurity: Slowly but surely, change is coming

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Strides in diversity: Women are breaking barriers in cybersecurity, shifting the industry's gender dynamic for the better.
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Diversity & inclusion has to be woven into business DNA

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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The point is to establish data-driven decision making on a daily basis for hiring, promotion, development, rewards and teamwork.
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New Zealand makes moves with pay equity

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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Government's new pay equity principles to be applied for the first time in agreement with unions, says Paula Bennett.
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First Women in IT scholarship awarded

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Otago Polytechnic awards first Women in IT scholarship, offering $1000 for every year of study. Isabel Ryan chosen as recipient.
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Adobe's trend predictions brings gender roles and diversity to the forefront

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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2017 will see machine learning, emotional communication, simplicity and unbalanced compositions dominate visual design.
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How do millennials perceive women in leadership?

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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It's interesting to see that men who say both sexes aren't equally effective leaders are more than 3x more likely to say men make the better leaders.
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Gender divide alive and well in NZ job market

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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The gender divide is alive and well in the New Zealand employment market, while IT roles continue to dominate the top five highest average pay rate.
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Believe it or not: Women make more than men in data centers

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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A new survey has revealed some strange, almost unbelievable facts – there's a sector out there within the IT industry where women earn more than men.
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There's no men in feminism… oh wait

Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Are Kiwi males oblivious to gender inequality in the workplace? Progress towards equality can be hindered, more often than not by men, survey finds.
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Where are the women in leadership? New report slams NZ

Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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New research reveals that New Zealand is well behind other countries when it comes to the number of women in leadership roles.
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Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Massey University professor Sarah Leberman says the lack of women in leadership positions is a vexing and persistent problem.
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Digital skills closing the workplace gender gap?

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Accenture research suggests digital skills are key to bridging the workplace gender gap, potentially halving the wait for equality.
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How do tech CEOs really view gender diversity?

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Study sheds light on tech CEOs' struggle to diversify boardrooms, despite recognising its value for company performance.
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Does marriage equality increase online bullying?

Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.
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Kiwi tech pros have it made, industry looking bright

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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IT professionals starting out their careers can look forward to sharp increases in the first six years of their careers.
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Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap

Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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The Green Party demands urgent Government action on NZ's worsening gender pay gap, as men earn nearly NZD $8k more than women, per the latest report.
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Blue Coat forms endpoint security alliance

Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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Blue Coat unveils an endpoint alliance ecosystem, allowing intelligence from partner endpoint solutions to be shared with the entire Blue Coat range.
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Female CIOs more risk aware than male counterparts

Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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Female CIOs are more risk-aware than their male counterparts, although the top technology priorities amongst CIOs are the same regardless of gender.