Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 25
Finastra extends insurance benefits to partners of LGBTQ employees in India
Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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Finastra has extended medical insurance to LGBTQ employees' partners in India, enhancing workplace inclusivity and earning a Great Place to Work certification.
Vodafone New Zealand supports Pride Month 2020
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Vodafone New Zealand celebrates Pride Month with over 300 employees and allies supporting Big Gay Out and hosting inclusive events online and across offices.
HCL Technologies celebrates global goodwill champions
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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Enterprise tech firm HCL Technologies recently honoured goodwill champions around the world as part of its Wave Maker Awards 2020.
Exclusive: Mellanox VP on how diverse teams move companies forward
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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TechDay spoke to Mellanox vice president Yael Asseraf Shenhav about why fast-moving technology companies need diverse teams.
Culture Amp aims to advance inclusion in Singapore and APAC
Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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Culture Amp has announced it will roll out its Diversity & Inclusion Starter Kit for free to all Singapore and APAC organisations.
ADIA welcomes Australian Government's greater focus on digital literacy
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
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ADIA welcomes Australian Government's commitment to digital literacy, aiming to reduce the digital divide and enable social and economic participation.
Diversity & Inclusion starter kit to help Asia Pacific organisations
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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Culture Amp offers free Diversity - Inclusion starter kit to Singapore and Asia Pacific organizations, aiming to address workplace diversity deficit.
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.
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.
Techtorium & New Era IT encourage IT diversity in New Zealand
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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Angus Fenn is a young New Zealander who is making a difference in New Zealand’s IT sector and the wider community – and he’s also partially deaf himself.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study: A decade before we see boardroom equality
Wed, 20th Nov 2019
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Slow progress in gender and ethnic diversity on New Zealand's top company boards, with men still dominating, says study.
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.
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.