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How the digital economy is shifting the workforce playing field for women

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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It's no secret that there is a big gender gap in tech / engineering fields, and especially in the data center industry.
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Exclusive: Air NZ's CEO on creating a 50% female senior leadership team by 2020

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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On International Women's Day, Air New Zealand's CEO, Christopher Luxon, unveils their ambitious goal of achieving a 50% female Senior Leadership Team by 2020.
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Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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You need to understand what's going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don't, all this talk –it's just PR bollocks.
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Interview: Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao on workplace diversity & inclusion

Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao shares how the company's focus on workplace diversity and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging and empowers all employees.
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More focus on gender diversity needed in NZ tech - MYOB

Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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A new report by MYOB says New Zealand's tech sector lacks gender diversity and will need to do more to build a more inclusive industry.
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Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
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Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.
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Jacinda Ardern a great example for tech industry, says Tech Women NZ exec

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Mistry previously worked for the Manukau Institute of Technology, Wang and Apple and has her own company CreateOps.
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IT salaries on the rise, gender pay gap getting smaller

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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New Zealand sees a 10% rise in IT salaries to NZD $90,000, while the gender pay gap narrows to 4.5%, down from 7.2% in 2015.
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New report shines light on sexism and ageism in ICT industry

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Preliminary study calls for urgent investigation into sexism and ageism in New Zealand's ICT industry. Women make up only a quarter of the workforce.
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Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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Polycom's Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.
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Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Lack of female representation in leadership roles causing Kiwi companies to lose millions, says Minister for Women. #GenderEquality #BusinessOpportunities.
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Accenture: How to get more girls into technology

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.
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Getting to Equal: Accenture on overcoming the gender pay gap

Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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The research found that – globally - a woman earns an average $100 for every $140 a man earns - a gap of about 30%.
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Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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SheEO's radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.
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Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
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MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.
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Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.
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The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.
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Gender pay gap moving in right direction, says Paula Bennett

Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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New Zealand's Gender Pay Gap has reduced to 9.4% from 12% last year, with hopes it can be eliminated altogether.