Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 31
ESG finds businesses improving with cybersecurity – but still a long way to go
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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While CEOs and corporate boards no longer shy away from cybersecurity strategy as they once might have, there are still a number of shortcomings.
Spark gets rainbow tick of approval for workplace diversity & inclusion
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Spark’s managing director Simon Moutter and chairman Mark Verbiest hold leading roles in Champions for Change initiatives.
Microsoft MD says NZ must “interrogate our assumptions” to encourage more diversity
Thu, 20th Jul 2017
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The lack of diversity in the technology industry is hindering progress and innovation, with only 21% of IT employees being women.
Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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fluentiq
A 'foreign' named applicant will be 3x less successful in getting an initial job interview than someone with a duplicate CV and 'local' name.
Alibaba Group to discuss eCommerce with diverse Kiwi businesses
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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This years’ EPIC NZ conference will discuss the opportunities and challenges of eCommerce for exporters and importers.
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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hybrid & remote work
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women in technology
Women, during their child bearing years (25-44) earn up to 40% less than men in the same age group, regardless of whether they have children or not.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.