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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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More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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There's a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it's how good engineering is done.
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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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NZTech responds to digital divide report: 'The government is right to raise this concern'

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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The digital divide in New Zealand is growing, leaving many disenfranchised, says a report released by the Communications Minister.
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Government report shines light on NZ's digital divide

Wed, 6th Dec 2017
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Curran says the previous government didn't make the report public until after the election as it exposed the digital divide in New Zealand.
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New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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Skillsoft unveils a USD $2 million annual initiative to ensure equal learning access for all corporate staff, embedding accessibility in platform development.
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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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Exclusive interview: Microsoft on diversity, regulating NZ's sharing economy & Uberisation

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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In an exclusive interview, Microsoft's CTO Jennifer Byrne discusses regulating New Zealand's sharing economy, women at Microsoft, and the Uberisation of tech.
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Three reasons why digital transformation projects fail

Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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Marcelo Silva, Founder & CEO at DTS talks about the big pain points in digital transformation, and how you can avoid them.
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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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Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.
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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.