Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 26
Good news and bad news for technology workers
Mon, 14th May 2018
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Digital and technology professionals in Australia earn 56% more than the national median salary, according to a new report.
Data shows women work harder than men in Australia
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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digital inclusion
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Women driving corporate performance with higher effort levels than men, according to Gartner's Global Talent Monitor report.
Fujitsu Australia rolls out 12-month Reconciliation Action Plan
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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supply chain
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Fujitsu Australia launches Reconciliation Action Plan to promote equality for Indigenous people in ICT industry.
10 key facts from Gartner on women in technology
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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risk & compliance
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dei
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gender diversity
Gartner reveals grim statistics on gender diversity in boardrooms and the IT sector, highlighting a lack of women in leadership roles.
Gender equality: The importance of understanding what motivates your workforce
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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seek
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iwd
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Women want to participate equally in leadership positions, so why does gender imbalance in top-level roles still exist?.
How the digital economy is shifting the workforce playing field for women
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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3d printing
It's no secret that there is a big gender gap in tech / engineering fields, and especially in the data center industry.
Interview: Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao on workplace diversity & inclusion
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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Vodafone's Kirstin Te Wao shares how the company's focus on workplace diversity and inclusion fosters a sense of belonging and empowers all employees.
More 'Rainbow Diversity' needed in Kiwi workplaces
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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healthtech
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rainbow tick
Advocates urge Kiwi businesses to foster 'rainbow diversity' as few are certified LGBTTI inclusive. GSK NZ's leader highlights the necessity.
Australia gets behind the global fight for gender equality
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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stem
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united nations
Australia is recommitting to global gender equality at the UN CSW62, emphasising female workforce participation, leadership, cyber safety, and tech influence.
Polycom on workplace diversity and multi-generational workforces in Australia
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
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workplace of the future
66% of Australia's population, an estimated 11.8 million people aged between 15 and 64 years - now make up our workforce.
IBM sues former employee for taking diversity trade secrets to new Microsoft role
Fri, 16th Feb 2018
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microsoft
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ibm
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IBM has filed a lawsuit against ex-executive Lindsay-Rae McIntyre, now with Microsoft, for allegedly breaching a one-year non-compete clause.
Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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nokia
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telstra
NBN Co has appointed Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer for business, taking over from the retiring John Simon; Karina Keisler also set to depart.
Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
Polycom's Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.
New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff
Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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education, learning & training
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skillsoft
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Skillsoft unveils a USD $2 million annual initiative to ensure equal learning access for all corporate staff, embedding accessibility in platform development.
Three reasons why digital transformation projects fail
Mon, 20th Nov 2017
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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dts
Marcelo Silva, Founder & CEO at DTS talks about the big pain points in digital transformation, and how you can avoid them.
Following Facebook's lead: Males fear taking parental leave - here's why
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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facebook
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hays
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dei
54% of Australian men skip full parental leave fearing financial impact, with 34% worried about job commitment perceptions, a Hays survey finds.
Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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gender diversity
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equality
SheEO's radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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solar power
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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myob
MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.