Gender diversity stories - Page 12
How the digital economy is shifting the workforce playing field for women
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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3d printing
It's no secret that there is a big gender gap in tech / engineering fields, and especially in the data center industry.
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.
Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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software development
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lenovo
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air new zealand
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.
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.
More focus on gender diversity needed in NZ tech - MYOB
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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financial systems
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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.
Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.
Jacinda Ardern a great example for tech industry, says Tech Women NZ exec
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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edutech
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nztech
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Mistry previously worked for the Manukau Institute of Technology, Wang and Apple and has her own company CreateOps.
IT salaries on the rise, gender pay gap getting smaller
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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healthtech
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westpac
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air new zealand
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.
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.
Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
Polycom's Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.
Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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report
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Lack of female representation in leadership roles causing Kiwi companies to lose millions, says Minister for Women. #GenderEquality #BusinessOpportunities.
Accenture: How to get more girls into technology
Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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coding
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accenture
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opinion
Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.
Getting to Equal: Accenture on overcoming the gender pay gap
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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opinion
The research found that – globally - a woman earns an average $100 for every $140 a man earns - a gap of about 30%.
Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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gender diversity
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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.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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solar power
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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financial systems
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MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.
Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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gender diversity
The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.
The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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clean technologies
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westpac
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sustainability
Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.
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.