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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 18

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encompass crucial principles aimed at fostering workplaces and communities where all individuals are respected, empowered, and given equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, ability, or background. This tag explores how organisations across sectors are integrating DEI values into hiring practices, leadership development, corporate responsibility, and innovation strategies.

Our recent stories highlight a broad spectrum of efforts and challenges related to DEI—from companies achieving certifications for inclusive workplaces and recognising the role of women in leadership, to addressing gender pay gaps, combating unconscious bias, and promoting diversity in STEM and technology fields. They also shed light on the intersection of DEI with digital transformation, human resource strategies, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies like AI.

By reading these stories, you can gain insights into practical approaches for implementing DEI initiatives, understand the measurable benefits that diversity brings to business performance and innovation, and learn about ongoing barriers such as gender disparities, inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees, and supporting neurodiversity. Whether you are a leader, employee, or advocate, this tag offers valuable perspectives on building workplaces and industries that embrace equity and foster a culture of belonging.

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IWD 2023: Moving towards gender equity in STEM careers

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The campaign to encourage girls into STEM subjects is an admirable one, but there's more to gender equity than education alone.
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IWD 2023: Achieving gender equality in the IT sector

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If you haven't already learnt about the benefits of having more women in the workplace, it's time to educate yourself and your peers.
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IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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A key factor in growing the number of women founders is attracting and retaining more women in the sector in the first place.
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IWD 2023: How organizations can reduce gender bias with Data Science and AI

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Despite the immense growth the region has seen in recent years, a majority of consumers continue to be unbanked or underbanked.
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IWD 2023: Diverse perspectives for post pandemic regeneration

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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As businesses look to achieve greater output efficiency following years of stagnation, they often need not look further than their people.
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IWD 2023: Investing in Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Organisations today must strive to constantly recalibrate their processes to promote a diverse, inclusive, and progressive workplace culture.
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IWD 2023: 26.7% of Women in Tech is not nearly enough

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Women only make up 36% of enrolments in university STEM courses and just 16% of enrolments in vocational STEM courses.
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IWD 2023: Australia's tech sector needs more diversity

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Australia's tech industry is thriving but struggling with gender equity. Women make up just 29% of the workforce, according to a report.
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IWD 2023: Why we must be louder about women in music

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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From artists to songwriters, producers, executives and beyond - women continue to be chronically underrepresented at all levels across the industry.
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IWD 2023: #EmbraceEquity – innovating towards a gender equal future

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Despite the celebrated response to the pandemic by female leaders, women still trail men when it comes to securing decision-making and C-suite positions.
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IWD 2023: How programs can contribute to a healthier gender balance

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Greater female representation in Australian ICT organisations won't come about by accident, notes BeyondTrust's VP Talent Management, Laura Edwards-Lassner .
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IWD 2023: Promoting diversity in the data analytics workforce

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Diversity is crucial in data analytics for better decision-making. Alteryx promotes diversity through education and mentorship programs.
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IWD 2023: Australia's workforce has changed, but visual representation is slow to catch up

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Brands and companies still have a long way to go to ensure that visual representation reflects our increasingly diversified workforce.
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IWD 2023: Women disrupting tech - Leading the charge in innovation and inclusion

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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The gender gap in the tech industry is still a prevalent issue, but progress is being made through initiatives and female leadership.
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IWD 2023: How technology can help us move beyond gender quotas

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Gender quotas may not be the best solution for achieving workplace equality, says a journalist, as technology can help remove bias and hire the right people.
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IWD 2023: How demonstrating your expertise can help other women get on in the ICT industry

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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UK women in the ICT industry are working to challenge the tokenism and lack of knowledge about their roles in the sector.
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IWD 2023: Why gender equality requires more than corporate policies

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Australian tech companies strive for gender equity, but work remains to close wage and leadership gaps, according to the 2022 Global Gender Gap Report.
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IWD 2023: Time to embrace equity to support women In tech

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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In championing women in ICT, we must create equitable conditions for female ICT students and professionals to flourish at every stage of their career.
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IWD 2023: Supporters in high places - How a sponsor can send your career soaring

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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Mentoring and sponsorship can help women reach their full potential in male-dominated industries, like IT, on International Women's Day 2023.
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IWD 2023: My journey of resilience, loyalty, positivity and authenticity

Wed, 8th Mar 2023
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As a turning point in my career, I decided to be openly creative with personality, which landed me a regional role based in Singapore.