Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 29
Singtel cleans up at Singapore's HR awards
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Singapore's Singtel scoops top awards at HRM Awards, including Best Talent Management, Best Leadership Development, and Outstanding Contribution to HR.
Grant Thornton on gender diverse leadership: 'NZ has hit rock bottom'
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Gender balance in senior leadership roles in New Zealand has reached an all-time low of 18%, according to a report by Grant Thornton.
Gender equality: The importance of understanding what motivates your workforce
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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gender diversity
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
It’s no secret that there is a big gender gap in tech / engineering fields, and especially in the data center industry.
Exclusive: Air NZ's CEO on creating a 50% female senior leadership team by 2020
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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On International Women's Day, Air New Zealand's CEO, Christopher Luxon, unveils their ambitious goal of achieving a 50% female Senior Leadership Team by 2020.
Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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lenovo
You need to understand what’s going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don’t, all this talk –it’s just PR bollocks.
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 focus on gender diversity needed in NZ tech - MYOB
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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A new report by MYOB says New Zealand’s tech sector lacks gender diversity and will need to do more to build a more inclusive industry.
More ‘Rainbow Diversity’ needed in Kiwi workplaces
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Advocates urge Kiwi businesses to foster 'rainbow diversity' as few are certified LGBTTI inclusive. GSK NZ's leader highlights the necessity.
Organisations speak out against sexual harassment in the workplace
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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russell mcveagh
Allegations of staff engaging in sexually inappropriate behaviour at one of New Zealand’s top law firms demonstrates the need for robust policies.
Australia gets behind the global fight for gender equality
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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women in technology
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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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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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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
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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hybrid & remote work
Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.
NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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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.
Jacinda Ardern a great example for tech industry, says Tech Women NZ exec
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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women in technology
Mistry previously worked for the Manukau Institute of Technology, Wang and Apple and has her own company CreateOps.
More ambidextrous thinkers needed in technical roles – Xero
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
There’s a tendency in the industry to accept i-shaped thinkers (highly skilled in one area) with the assumption it’s how good engineering is done.
IT salaries on the rise, gender pay gap getting smaller
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
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New Zealand sees a 10% rise in IT salaries to NZD $90,000, while the gender pay gap narrows to 4.5%, down from 7.2% in 2015.
New report shines light on sexism and ageism in ICT industry
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Preliminary study calls for urgent investigation into sexism and ageism in New Zealand's ICT industry. Women make up only a quarter of the workforce.