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ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills
Digital Transformation

ACE & PD Training to develop NZ IT leaders' soft skills

ACE has partnered with PD Training to elevate soft skills development for IT leaders in New Zealand, addressing critical gaps identified in recent surveys.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ
Productivity

Sense of community boosts workplace performance in NZ

A recent Randstad report reveals that 87% of New Zealand employees perform better when they feel a sense of community, highlighting its role in workplace wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

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Workplace culture stories

Why we need more women in Tech this International Women's Day
International Women's Day

Why we need more women in Tech this International Women's Day

This International Women's Day, the call for more women in tech amplifies as industry statistics show only 26% representation, yet change is on the horizon.

By Elizabeth D’Arcy-Potts • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry
Artificial Intelligence

Tech firms urge action for gender equality in industry

Ahead of International Women's Day 2025, leading firms SS&C Blue Prism and SUSE urge enhanced gender equality in tech, spotlighting persistent disparities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform
Software-as-a-Service

Tech leaders rally for gender equality & workplace reform

As International Women's Day nears, female leaders in tech stress the need for data-driven strategies to enhance gender equality and foster inclusive workplaces.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
How structured initiatives can help women continue to march forward in 2025 and beyond
Unified Communications

How structured initiatives can help women continue to march forward in 2025 and beyond

Structured initiatives are essential for advancing women's equity and inclusion in the workplace, particularly in male-dominated sectors like ICT.

By Joanne Wong • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Workhuman unveils AI-driven Human Intelligence 2025 release
Data Analytics

Workhuman unveils AI-driven Human Intelligence 2025 release

Workhuman has launched its Human Intelligence 2025 Release, integrating AI to enhance employee recognition and analytics, transforming workplace culture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs
Workplace

Office gifting trends shift amid rising living costs

Workplace gifting is evolving as living costs rise, with fewer colleagues contributing but higher average amounts per gift, reports GroupTogether.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Siemon earns top ESG accolades with EcoVadis Gold rating
Clean technologies

Siemon earns top ESG accolades with EcoVadis Gold rating

Siemon has unveiled its 2024 ESG Report, celebrating a Gold EcoVadis rating and its commitment to sustainability and ethical governance in tech.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
O.C. Tanner unveils AI tools to enhance employee recognition
Generative AI

O.C. Tanner unveils AI tools to enhance employee recognition

O.C. Tanner has launched Culture Intelligence, an AI-driven toolset designed to enhance employee recognition and improve retention rates across organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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IWD 2025: The role of marketing in advancing gender equity in tech and critical communications
Leadership

IWD 2025: The role of marketing in advancing gender equity in tech and critical communications

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the call to #AccelerateAction highlights the urgent need for tangible steps towards gender equity in tech and marketing.

By Rebecca Taylor • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
EvenBetter.ai launches AI tool to tackle gender pay gap
Employment

EvenBetter.ai launches AI tool to tackle gender pay gap

Sydney startup EvenBetter.ai has launched a groundbreaking AI platform to help businesses tackle the gender pay gap, coinciding with a major related report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Navigating the backlash against corporate DEI: challenges & strategic responses
Leadership

Navigating the backlash against corporate DEI: challenges & strategic responses

As International Women's Day nears, companies are reaffirming DEI commitments amid rising backlash from critics citing ineffectiveness and unfair advantages.

By Camellia Bryan • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me
Accenture

IWD 2025: I don't want to be 'resilient'. I want a workplace that doesn't break me

In the tech industry, the celebration of resilience is overshadowing the need for supportive work environments, driving women to leave at alarming rates.

By Kelly Eldridge • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Talent awarded Great Place To Work certification for 2025
Human Capital Management

Talent awarded Great Place To Work certification for 2025

Talent has received the prestigious Great Place To Work certification for 2025, highlighting a remarkable 94% employee engagement rate, far surpassing the Australian average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed
Partner Programmes

The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed

Amidst the celebrations of International Women's Day, experts underscore the crucial role of allyship in elevating women's success in business.

By Louise Mahrra • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds
Transparency

Aussies wary of friendships with their bosses, survey finds

A recent survey reveals that 70% of Australians prefer keeping professional boundaries, with only 20% describing friendly ties with their bosses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025