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Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap
Government

Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Kiwi businesswomen need to step it up
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kiwi businesswomen need to step it up

New Zealand businesswomen need to be more assertive if they want to arrest the 'alarming drop' in their numbers in senior management roles.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2015
He asked: 'What's your favourite position?'... I said: 'CEO'
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

He asked: 'What's your favourite position?'... I said: 'CEO'

Female entrepreneur speaks out about sexism in the tech industry, sharing her personal experiences and the importance of gender equality.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2014

Global Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Does marriage equality increase online bullying?
X

Does marriage equality increase online bullying?

An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Blue Coat forms endpoint security alliance
Firewalls

Blue Coat forms endpoint security alliance

Blue Coat unveils an endpoint alliance ecosystem, allowing intelligence from partner endpoint solutions to be shared with the entire Blue Coat range.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2015
Female CIOs more risk aware than male counterparts
Risk & Compliance

Female CIOs more risk aware than male counterparts

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

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015
NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally
Supply Chain

NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally

NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2014
Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments
Microsoft

Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2014
EMC unveils 'industry's fastest' de-dupe storage system
Storage

EMC unveils 'industry's fastest' de-dupe storage system

EMC unveils fastest deduplication storage system, offering up to 14.2 petabytes of backup capacity and speeds of 12.8 terabytes per hour.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Apr 2010