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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 9

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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HCLTech report reveals cloud's pivotal role in business modernisation

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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HCLTech's latest report reveals that cloud adoption is not just a tech investment but pivotal for modern business transformation, driving innovation and agility.
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Infor unveils new AI and automation tools

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Infor unveils AI and automation upgrades at the 2024 Velocity Summit, aiming to boost efficiency and regulatory compliance with new tools like the GenAI Assistant.
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Morale gap in manufacturing: epicor report reveals insights

Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Epicor report unveils a significant morale gap in manufacturing, with 57% of managers versus 45% of workers rating their morale as high, impacting industry dynamics.
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OPIS launches biodiversity market report to support businesses

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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As nature credit markets emerge, the OPIS Biodiversity Market Report aims to guide businesses in achieving nature-positive goals amidst urgent calls to combat biodiversity loss.
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HCLTech surpasses sustainability targets & earns key accolades

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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HCLTech reduced its emissions by 25% for FY24, surpassing SBTi targets. Notable achievements include energy reduction, significant community impact, and top ESG ratings.
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TRST01 revamps sustainability with blockchain technology

Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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TRST01 is revolutionising sustainability with blockchain tech, enhancing transparency, ESG reporting, and carbon management for global supply chains.
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Jamie McNulty wins SmartBear's Q3 Women in Tech Award

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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SmartBear has awarded Jamie McNulty of Lumen Technologies its Q3 Women in Tech Award for her remarkable contributions to API Platforms and SwaggerHub enhancement.
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Australian CEOs prioritise AI investment despite uncertainties

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Australian and global CEOs prioritise Generative AI investments despite economic concerns, with most expecting returns in three to five years.
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ACS announces sponsorship of ACIS2024 in Canberra this December

Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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The Australian Computer Society sponsors the 35th Australasian Conference on Information Systems in Canberra, focusing on Digital Futures for a Sustainable Society.
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Queensland startups receive funds from QVCDF via Mandalay

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Mandalay Venture Partners deploys QIC funded investments into Queensland startups Nbryo and Naturo, driving innovation in livestock genetics and milk processing.
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Diligent Boards app for NetSuite gains 'Built for NetSuite' status

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Diligent's new SuiteApp, 'Diligent Boards for NetSuite', obtains 'Built for NetSuite' status, integrating real-time financial data with governance for improved board oversight.
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Ecommpay unveils new brand identity & inclusivity initiative

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Ecommpay unveiled a new brand identity and the 'Ecommpay for Good' inclusivity programme, focusing on accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability.
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Businesses urged to appoint Chief Sustainability Officers

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Businesses urged to appoint Chief Sustainability Technology Officers to drive the integration of sustainability across business and tech strategies.
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Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president

Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.
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Women in Cyber interview with Yubico's Co-Founder and now Chief Evangelist, Stina Ehrensvard

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Stina Ehrensvard, co-founder of Yubico, champions women's roles in cybersecurity, aiming to inspire more females to join the industry with her story.
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Creating a culture of belonging for every board member

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Creating a culture of belonging on boards is crucial for leveraging diverse perspectives, driving innovation, and enhancing long-term organisational performance.
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Spend-based carbon emissions data can help drive business climate impact at scale

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Spend-based carbon emissions data can drive impactful climate action by simplifying footprint measurements for businesses, facilitating targeted emission reductions.
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STACK Infrastructure gets USD $3 billion boost for green projects

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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STACK Infrastructure has raised an additional USD $3 billion in green financing to advance sustainable development projects in the U.S., supporting eco-friendly expansion.
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Forrester forecasts 4% rise in Australian tech spending for 2024

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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Australia's tech spending is set to rise by 4% in 2024 despite formidable economic headwinds, according to Forrester's latest forecast.
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ISPT pioneers smartphone access in Australian office buildings

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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ISPT pioneers digital employee badges in Australia's commercial real estate, implementing HID Mobile Access for seamless entry via smartphones and smartwatches at its Sydney hub.