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Clear winners and losers in UFB race, research finds

Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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New research indicates that the adoption of Ultra Fast Broadband in New Zealand has led to 'winners and losers' among businesses.
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Institute of Management Accountants celebrates centennial milestone

Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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The Institute of Management Accountants marks 100 years with significant growth, introducing new initiatives and achieving record membership.
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Tata Consultancy Services revamps policies to support LGBTQ employees

Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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Tata Consultancy Services has reportedly modified its health insurance policies to cover same sex relationships, by replacing the word 'spouse' with 'partner'.
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Diversity key to successful workplaces in Asia - Hays report

Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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A Hays report reveals that 85% of professionals in Asia view encouraging diverse opinions as crucial for talent retention, yet only 63% see this in practice.
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Micron publishes annual Diversity, Equality and Inclusion report

Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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Micron's latest report showcases strides in diversity, with initiatives like new ERGs and increased female leadership, reinforcing a commitment to inclusivity.
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Men feel less welcome in tech workplaces - Harvey Nash report

Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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A Harvey Nash report reveals men now feel more unwelcome in tech workplaces, despite improvements for women over the past year.
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Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists

Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
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Two-thirds of employees with disabilities feel their organisation's leaders don't understand benefits of diversity and inclusion, says Hays survey.
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Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I

Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.
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How mathematics can limit gender bias in AI & ML

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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A new research paper outlines how machine learning designers can safeguard their creations against the undesirable effects of racial and gender bias.
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Aussie teens empowered by tech but held back by career options

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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Australian teens see tech positively and are interested in tech careers, but are held back by limited job opportunities, poor training access, and gender bias.
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Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019 revealed

Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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HubSpot, Grab, and FireEye are named among Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019, lauded for fostering trust, pride, and camaraderie among employees.
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Chorus recognised for efforts to eliminate gender pay gap

Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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Chorus has walked away with three awards at this year's 2019 YWCA Equal Pay Awards, which recognise female leadership and equality in the workplace.
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Microsoft showcases innovations in new Asia Pacific HQ

Wed, 13th Nov 2019
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Microsoft's new Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore features cutting-edge tech and opens the region's first Experience Centre, redefining the future workplace.
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Forget personal development, women want to be leaders

Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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Few training programmes focus on leadership, despite women's ambition to be leaders, says leadership expert Dr Sue Watson.
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Security industry riddled with gender diversity issues & burnout

Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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Gender and racial disparities persist in the cybersecurity industry, with over 91% of professionals identifying as male, according to a survey by Exabeam.
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Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Despite some diversity initiatives, women constitute 39% of the labour force and only 25% of management positions worldwide in general.
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Gartner's nine UX trends for 2020

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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These digital experience trends fall within two broad categories – how digital technology is experienced and how digital experiences will be built.
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Analytics firm TrustSphere launches diversity & inclusion analytics product

Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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TrustSphere unveils new offering to boost diversity and inclusion in business environments, with a digital 'MRI' for organisational network analytics.
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Infosys' global internship program earns accolades

Thu, 17th Oct 2019
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Infosys' InStep internship program ranks top globally in Vault.com's 2020 Internship Rankings, excelling in multiple categories including tech and diversity.
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Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index

Thu, 10th Oct 2019
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Hong Kong may well be leading the world in social responsibility, following efforts to create the country's first listed social responsibility index.