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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 25

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Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together

Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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If you're measuring the productivity of your employees based on whether you can see them or not, you're probably not getting the most out of them.
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ESG finds businesses improving with cybersecurity – but still a long way to go

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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While CEOs and corporate boards no longer shy away from cybersecurity strategy as they once might have, there are still a number of shortcomings.
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Spark gets rainbow tick of approval for workplace diversity & inclusion

Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Spark's managing director Simon Moutter and chairman Mark Verbiest hold leading roles in Champions for Change initiatives.
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Microsoft MD says NZ must “interrogate our assumptions” to encourage more diversity

Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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The lack of diversity in the technology industry is hindering progress and innovation, with only 21% of IT employees being women.
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Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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A 'foreign' named applicant will be 3x less successful in getting an initial job interview than someone with a duplicate CV and 'local' name.
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Alibaba Group to discuss eCommerce with diverse Kiwi businesses

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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This years' EPIC NZ conference will discuss the opportunities and challenges of eCommerce for exporters and importers.
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Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.
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4% of CEOs & board chairs are women - Diversity, still a problem for corporate boards

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Still a glass ceiling: Only 4% of global CEOs and board chairs are women, Deloitte's report reveals a stark gender gap.
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Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled

Tue, 30th May 2017
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The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout

Thu, 11th May 2017
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Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen

Thu, 11th May 2017
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We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.
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Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.
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Digital inclusion doesn't stop at the prison walls

Thu, 4th May 2017
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New Zealand prisons are implementing secure computer suites to give prisoners access to online learning and develop IT skills.
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Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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UNCTAD panel discusses challenges and possible solutions to including small and medium businesses in eCommerce opportunities worldwide.
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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.