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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 40

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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4% of CEOs & board chairs are women - Diversity, still a problem for corporate boards

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Still a glass ceiling: Only 4% of global CEOs and board chairs are women, Deloitte's report reveals a stark gender gap.
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Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled

Tue, 30th May 2017
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The Computers in Homes programme will no longer be funded by the government. 20/20 Trust will continue to try & help bridge the digital divide in NZ.
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Hokitika region next to get UFB access in latest rollout

Thu, 11th May 2017
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Hokitika chosen as first area to be connected in second phase of Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative, bringing world-class connectivity to the region.
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Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen

Thu, 11th May 2017
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We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.
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Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.
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Digital inclusion doesn't stop at the prison walls

Thu, 4th May 2017
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New Zealand prisons are implementing secure computer suites to give prisoners access to online learning and develop IT skills.
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Inclusive globalisation the next step for eCommerce

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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UNCTAD panel discusses challenges and possible solutions to including small and medium businesses in eCommerce opportunities worldwide.
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Could New Zealand be lagging behind in Digital Inclusion?

Mon, 1st May 2017
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New Zealand falling behind in digital inclusion, excluding many citizens from participating, says Innovation Partnership report.
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Rethinking a core element of education: the space itself

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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New Zealand educators to revolutionise learning by tailoring spaces for diversity, aiming for inclusivity at the Changing Spaces event.
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Women in cybersecurity: Slowly but surely, change is coming

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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Strides in diversity: Women are breaking barriers in cybersecurity, shifting the industry's gender dynamic for the better.
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Diversity & inclusion has to be woven into business DNA

Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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The point is to establish data-driven decision making on a daily basis for hiring, promotion, development, rewards and teamwork.
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New Zealand makes moves with pay equity

Mon, 6th Mar 2017
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Government's new pay equity principles to be applied for the first time in agreement with unions, says Paula Bennett.
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First Women in IT scholarship awarded

Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Otago Polytechnic awards first Women in IT scholarship, offering $1000 for every year of study. Isabel Ryan chosen as recipient.
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Adobe's trend predictions brings gender roles and diversity to the forefront

Wed, 8th Feb 2017
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2017 will see machine learning, emotional communication, simplicity and unbalanced compositions dominate visual design.
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How do millennials perceive women in leadership?

Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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It's interesting to see that men who say both sexes aren’t equally effective leaders are more than 3x more likely to say men make the better leaders.
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Gender divide alive and well in NZ job market

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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The gender divide is alive and well in the New Zealand employment market, while IT roles continue to dominate the top five highest average pay rate.
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Believe it or not: Women make more than men in data centers

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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A new survey has revealed some strange, almost unbelievable facts – there’s a sector out there within the IT industry where women earn more than men.
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There’s no men in feminism… oh wait

Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Are Kiwi males oblivious to gender inequality in the workplace? Progress towards equality can be hindered, more often than not by men, survey finds.
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Where are the women in leadership? New report slams NZ

Wed, 9th Mar 2016
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New research reveals that New Zealand is well behind other countries when it comes to the number of women in leadership roles.
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Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Massey University professor Sarah Leberman says the lack of women in leadership positions is a vexing and persistent problem.