Gender diversity stories - Page 14
Gender equality: The importance of understanding what motivates your workforce
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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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
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3d printing
It's no secret that there is a big gender gap in tech / engineering fields, and especially in the data center industry.
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.
Australia gets behind the global fight for gender equality
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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stem
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united nations
Australia is recommitting to global gender equality at the UN CSW62, emphasising female workforce participation, leadership, cyber safety, and tech influence.
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
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supply chain
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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nokia
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telstra
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.
Exclusive interview: Polycom on bridging the digital divide & workplaces of the future
Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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hybrid & remote work
Polycom's Tony Simonsen discusses leveraging IoT, improving rural education and healthcare, and championing diversity to craft the workplaces of the future.
Following Facebook's lead: Males fear taking parental leave - here's why
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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hays
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54% of Australian men skip full parental leave fearing financial impact, with 34% worried about job commitment perceptions, a Hays survey finds.
Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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SheEO's radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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network infrastructure
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solar power
By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.
Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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stem
Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.
Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.
The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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clean technologies
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westpac
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sustainability
Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.
Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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australian government
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stem
Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.
Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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hybrid & remote work
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opinion
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.