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New report shines light on sexism and ageism in ICT industry
Information Communication & Technology

New report shines light on sexism and ageism in ICT industry

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.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Step up for Kiwi women could boost economy by $881m a year

Lack of female representation in leadership roles causing Kiwi companies to lose millions, says Minister for Women. #GenderEquality #BusinessOpportunities.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Accenture: How to get more girls into technology
Coding

Accenture: How to get more girls into technology

Girls, we need you: New Zealand's technology sector calls for more female talent to achieve a fairer, gender-balanced workforce.

By Justin Gray • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017
Getting to Equal: Accenture on overcoming the gender pay gap
Health Technologies

Getting to Equal: Accenture on overcoming the gender pay gap

The research found that – globally - a woman earns an average $100 for every $140 a man earns - a gap of about 30%.

By Justin Gray • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Gender pay gap moving in right direction, says Paula Bennett
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Gender pay gap moving in right direction, says Paula Bennett

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

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Free health and safety training to build on-site leaders
Risk & Compliance

Free health and safety training to build on-site leaders

The scheme is helping site workers gain confidence to challenge safety risks, with applications now open for this year’s scholarships.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Gender diversity stories

Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future

Polycom's Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies

SheEO's radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Network Infrastructure

Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Fintech

MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Entrepreneur

Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants

Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment
Fintech

Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment

The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie
Clean technologies

The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie

Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Australian Government

Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA

Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Hybrid & Remote Work

Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
4% of CEOs & board chairs are women - Diversity, still a problem for corporate boards
Leadership

4% of CEOs & board chairs are women - Diversity, still a problem for corporate boards

Still a glass ceiling: Only 4% of global CEOs and board chairs are women, Deloitte's report reveals a stark gender gap.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Gender diversity stories

Following Facebook's lead: Males fear taking parental leave - here's why
Facebook

Following Facebook's lead: Males fear taking parental leave - here's why

54% of Australian men skip full parental leave fearing financial impact, with 34% worried about job commitment perceptions, a Hays survey finds.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017