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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 9

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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Udemy boosts ESG learning as CEOs seek sustainable fiscal advantages

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Udemy is offering more than 280 ESG courses to aid organisations around the globe, following a remarkable global uptick in ESG skills demand.
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Seagate showcases environmental success in annual ESG report

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Seagate's annual ESG report highlights their sustainability achievements, notably preventing over 553 tons of e-waste and sourcing half their energy from renewable sources.
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Seagate's ESG report outlines path to carbon neutrality by 2040

Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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Seagate has stepped up its pursuit of full carbon neutrality, boosting the use of renewables in its production and R&D sites alongside continued emphasis on diversity and circularity.
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Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into Trade Innovation software

Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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Finastra integrates AI-based ESG scoring into its Trade Innovation working capital solution, leveraging CoriolisESG technology to enhance the sustainability of trade and supply chain finance.
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Fortinet unveils 2023 Sustainability Report highlighting steady progress

Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Fortinet's 2023 Sustainability Report unveils the firm's strides in combating cyber risks, diversifying talent and ecologically responsible operations.
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Pure Storage & NVIDIA unveil AI-ready validated reference architectures

Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Pure Storage unleashes new NVIDIA-ready reference architectures, amplifying its AI capabilities and offering efficient and robust solutions for high-performance data processing.
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Oracle launches Cloud EPM for Sustainability management

Mon, 18th Mar 2024
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Oracle launches Oracle Cloud EPM for Sustainability, a pioneering tool leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance businesses' sustainability management.
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Beroe partners with PRISM for integrated geopolitical risk analysis

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
Beroe pairs with PRISM to bolster supply chain security via AI-powered procurement intelligence platform, optimising risk insight for global companies amidst increasing geopolitical instability.
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Nebula calls for tech sector to foster co-opetition for ESG success

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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Technology channel services company Nebula calls for increased cooperation and knowledge sharing within the technology sector.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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IWD 2024: New paths for women into data analytics

Sat, 9th Mar 2024
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data science
IWD 2024: Unconventional strategies such as mid-career resets and conversion courses seek to increase women's representation in data analytics, amid concerning gender gap.
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IWD 2024: Have we over-rotated on the idea of “Women-Only”?

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, we delve into the potential pitfalls of Women-Only panels and the unintended marginalisation they may be causing.
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IWD 2024: 2024 International Women's Day: Celebrating women in tech all year round

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the tech industry reaffirms commitment to continual, year-round celebratory efforts to highlight female success and promote inclusivity.
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IWD 2024: Why mentoring others is the most rewarding aspect of my leadership role

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Female corporate leader hails mentoring as the key to female inclusion and success, attributing it as the 'greatest reward' of her role for IWD 2024.
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IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.
Betty kolibacova

IWD 2024: Inside Decentralization: Not as Scary as it Sounds

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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digital transformation
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public cloud
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Decentralized infrastructure reshapes digital world, offering privacy, security, and democratized access beyond big tech.
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IWD 2024: The neuroscience behind storytelling

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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customers
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strategy
Exploring cognitive empathy, storytelling and the need for greater female representation in technology, with a focus on the unique skills women bring to the industry.
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IWD 2024: Women in tech leaders share challenges & solutions on this special day

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day, global female tech leaders share insights on challenges and solutions for boosting women's presence in the industry, emphasizing the need for diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.
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IWD 2024: From Chennai to California: What I've learned from a lifetime in STEM

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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education, learning & training
Gayathri Natarajan, a Program Manager at Synopsys Inc, shares her journey from Chennai to California as she explores the significance of STEM in her life and role as a female empowerment advocate.
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IWD 2024: Mentorship, diversity, and effective communication

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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IWD 2024: Unveiling the underrepresentation of women in the tech sector, calling for a shift in focus to enhance mentorship, diversity and effective communication.