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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 25

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 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech

Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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Tech industry must offer flexible working options & actively recruit female students to attract more women. Mentoring & support crucial for retention.
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IWD 2022: MetricSteam on female leadership and examples in tech

Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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Execute more workshops and create more mentoring programmes with women leaders who are already part of the organisation, as well as external sources too.
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IWD 2022: Snowflake on breaking the bias on women in tech

Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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A journalist reveals her journey in the tech industry and discusses the need to break gender bias in the field. #BreakTheBias #WomenInTech.
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International Women's Day honored with virtual coffee talk

Thu, 24th Feb 2022
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Rocket Software will be hosting its quarterly Women Leaders in Technology Coffee Talk on International Women's Day,.
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Equinix part of Sustainable Trading network to reach ESG goals

Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
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Equinix is one of 30 founding members of a new Sustainable Trading network to develop best practices, benchmarking, and transparency in the trading industry.
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Digital (in)accessibility down under: Why Australia lags behind New Zealand

Tue, 8th Feb 2022
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Infosys reveals that Australia is behind New Zealand when it comes to ensuring all digital properties are accessible.
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'Unacceptably slow' diversity progress within company boards - Deloitte

Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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While the number of women on company boards is rising, it could take more than 20 years to achieve equal parity.
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Study: Online learning helping reduce the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia

Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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Online learning is reducing the gender gap in STEM and digital skills in Australia, according to a new study by Coursera.
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Majority of businesses already impacted by cloud cyber attack by the time it is investigated

Thu, 18th Nov 2021
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Some 89% of companies have experienced a negative outcome in the time between detection and investigation of a cyber attack on their cloud environments.
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Microsoft launches Code; Without Barriers

Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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Microsoft partners with 13 companies in Asia to launch Code; Without Barriers, a program aiming to close the gender gap in the region's tech industry.
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Lenovo to leverage smart tech as it commits to climate change goals

Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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Lenovo commits to ambitious climate change and sustainability goals, including improvements in energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.
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Huge disconnect between leadership perception of diversity and inclusion and reality - report

Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Capgemini Research Institute has found only 10% of global businesses are front-runners in inclusion and diversity practices within their technology teams.
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Breaking down barriers: Inclusion the next step on Australia's digital journey

Mon, 9th Aug 2021
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The global health crisis has highlighted the need for digital inclusion for all. Infosys aims to extend digital skills to 10 Mn+ people by 2025.
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The steps CIOs should take to advance diversity, equity and inclusion

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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CIOs have a great opportunity to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives in their organizations, says Gartner.
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Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles

Thu, 20th May 2021
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Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.
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BlackLine board welcomes renowned D&I spokeswoman Barbara Whye

Tue, 27th Apr 2021
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Whye, who is currently Apple's vice president of diversity and inclusion, brings more than 25 years of technology experience to her position on the board.
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Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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New research reveals that men are unsure how to support gender equality, while women want men to help reduce inequities caused by COVID-19.
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Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
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Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.
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Four steps to achieve greater organisational diversity and inclusion

Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Workplaces that fail to reflect Australia's diverse population risk losing talent, business, and reputation, says a report.
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Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech

Thu, 21st Jan 2021
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Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.