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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.
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Digital skills closing the workplace gender gap?
Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Accenture research suggests digital skills are key to bridging the workplace gender gap, potentially halving the wait for equality.
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How do tech CEOs really view gender diversity?
Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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Study sheds light on tech CEOs' struggle to diversify boardrooms, despite recognising its value for company performance.
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Does marriage equality increase online bullying?
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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An Australian group is feeling the heat from mental health organisations and Twitter users after claiming same sex marriage increases online bullying.
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Kiwi tech pros have it made, industry looking bright
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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IT professionals starting out their careers can look forward to sharp increases in the first six years of their careers.
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Govt needs to 'get with the programme' on NZ's gender pay gap
Mon, 18th Jan 2016
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The Green Party demands urgent Government action on NZ's worsening gender pay gap, as men earn nearly NZD $8k more than women, per the latest report.
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Blue Coat forms endpoint security alliance
Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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Blue Coat unveils an endpoint alliance ecosystem, allowing intelligence from partner endpoint solutions to be shared with the entire Blue Coat range.
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Female CIOs more risk aware than male counterparts
Fri, 19th Jun 2015
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Female CIOs are more risk-aware than their male counterparts, although the top technology priorities amongst CIOs are the same regardless of gender.
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Kiwi businesswomen need to step it up
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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New Zealand businesswomen need to be more assertive if they want to arrest the ‘alarming drop’ in their numbers in senior management roles.
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NZ Super Fund's Orr says responsible investing now a groundswell globally
Tue, 25th Nov 2014
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NZ Superannuation Fund chief executive Adrian Orr said long-term and responsible investing has become a groundswell globally, rather than a ripple.
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Microsoft CEO in hot water over gender-gap karma comments
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's advice to women on seeking pay rises triggers backlash, sparking a global debate on gender equality in tech.