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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 30

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MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.
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Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.
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Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.
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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.
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The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.
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Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.
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Gender pay gap moving in right direction, says Paula Bennett
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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New Zealand's Gender Pay Gap has reduced to 9.4% from 12% last year, with hopes it can be eliminated altogether.
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Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together
Thu, 17th Aug 2017
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If you’re measuring the productivity of your employees based on whether you can see them or not, you’re probably not getting the most out of them.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?
Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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A 'foreign' named applicant will be 3x less successful in getting an initial job interview than someone with a duplicate CV and 'local' name.
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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.
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Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working
Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.