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Huge disconnect between leadership perception of diversity and inclusion and reality - report

Tue, 10th Aug 2021
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Capgemini Research Institute has found only 10% of global businesses are front-runners in inclusion and diversity practices within their technology teams.
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The steps CIOs should take to advance diversity, equity and inclusion

Fri, 9th Jul 2021
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CIOs have a great opportunity to advance diversity and inclusion initiatives in their organizations, says Gartner.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Poly?

Wed, 5th May 2021
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Poly is a global outfitter of pro-grade audio and video products, focusing on personal and group communication systems and solutions.
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Microsoft launches program to help people with disabilities excel in tech

Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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Microsoft launches pilot program to help people with disabilities excel in technology careers, promoting a more diverse workforce.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity

Wed, 8th Jul 2020
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In this interview, we speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of corporate affairs, Janet Granger-Wilcox about workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I).
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Okta forms inclusion council to reflect employee diversity

Thu, 28th May 2020
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Okta has launched an inclusion council to enhance its diversity and inclusion initiatives, aiming to integrate these values deeper into its corporate culture.
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2020 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards finalists announced

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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The Awards, which were established in 2015, recognise Hong Kong business' efforts to promote LGBT+ equality and inclusion.
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The few women in the boardroom outpace men for top spots - Diligent Institute report

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Women board members take 6.31 years on average to be elevated to a leadership role, compared to 8.02 years for men.
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IWD 2020 interview: Boomi's Tania Mushtaq

Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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Boomi's Tania Mushtaq discusses the tech industry's need to foster inclusivity and create a deliberate framework to attract and encourage women leaders.
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Allen & Overy appoints five regional D&I partners

Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Allen and Overy has appointed five regional diversity and inclusion partners to bolster its global efforts, including Fiona Cumming for Asia Pacific.
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Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
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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.
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Gartner's nine UX trends for 2020

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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These digital experience trends fall within two broad categories – how digital technology is experienced and how digital experiences will be built.
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Analytics firm TrustSphere launches diversity & inclusion analytics product

Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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TrustSphere unveils new offering to boost diversity and inclusion in business environments, with a digital 'MRI' for organisational network analytics.
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Balancing DX with diversity and inclusion

Fri, 22nd Mar 2019
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As the business landscape continues to quickly evolve, two concepts are becoming increasingly apparent and starting to intertwine.
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Data shows women work harder than men in Australia

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Women driving corporate performance with higher effort levels than men, according to Gartner's Global Talent Monitor report.
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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.
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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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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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Whanganui semi-finalist for global 'intelligent community' award

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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Whanganui has been named a Smart21 Community putting the city in the running for the global Intelligent Community of the Year award.