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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 5

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) encompass crucial principles aimed at fostering workplaces and communities where all individuals are respected, empowered, and given equitable opportunities to succeed, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, ability, or background. This tag explores how organisations across sectors are integrating DEI values into hiring practices, leadership development, corporate responsibility, and innovation strategies.

Our recent stories highlight a broad spectrum of efforts and challenges related to DEI—from companies achieving certifications for inclusive workplaces and recognising the role of women in leadership, to addressing gender pay gaps, combating unconscious bias, and promoting diversity in STEM and technology fields. They also shed light on the intersection of DEI with digital transformation, human resource strategies, sustainability goals, and emerging technologies like AI.

By reading these stories, you can gain insights into practical approaches for implementing DEI initiatives, understand the measurable benefits that diversity brings to business performance and innovation, and learn about ongoing barriers such as gender disparities, inclusion of LGBTQ+ employees, and supporting neurodiversity. Whether you are a leader, employee, or advocate, this tag offers valuable perspectives on building workplaces and industries that embrace equity and foster a culture of belonging.

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Hootsuite 2021 Impact Report shows workforce more diverse

Wed, 4th May 2022
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Hootsuite's 2021 Impact Report reveals its efforts in social impact, diversity, equity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility.
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IWD 2022: HP survey reveals changing attitudes to workplace gender bias and systems

Tue, 8th Mar 2022
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A new survey from HP has set out to provide perspective on attitudes towards gender bias and roles within the workplace.
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Security industry riddled with gender diversity issues & burnout

Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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Gender and racial disparities persist in the cybersecurity industry, with over 91% of professionals identifying as male, according to a survey by Exabeam.
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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.
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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.
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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.