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Kiwi Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

NZ missing out on billions due to lack of women investors

New Zealand could gain NZD $11 billion by increasing female participation in investing by 50%, as only 14% of women currently invest in shares.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2019

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Company-X encourages girls to rule NZ's tech industry

There aren't too many women in STEM fields because there is an unconscious bias against women. This doesn't just come from men, but other women too.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019

Gaming

Interview: Where is the representation in NZ gaming?

Kiwi gamer Dhayana Sena champions diversity in the gaming world, challenging norms and rewriting the playbook.

By Sara Barker • 8 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019

Chorus

Chorus receives Gender Tick, moves toward greater pay equity

The company has introduced policies focussed on gender and pay equity and the development of female leadership.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019

Kiwibank

Proposed RBNZ changes should ensure a level playing field - Kiwibank

Kiwibank backs RBNZ's move to hike banks' capital reserves, urging fair rules for local and offshore banks to keep competition balanced.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019

Kiwibank

Kiwibank receives the Gender Tick accreditation

Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich said fairness was an important attribute for the New Zealand-owned bank.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2019

The Mind Lab

Mind Lab at MOTAT hosting event to promote young women in tech

Gender diversity in the tech industry is a hot topic around the world, but it's one that New Zealand is looking to tackle head on.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Can NZ say goodbye to digital divides?

InternetNZ welcomes New Zealand's Digital Inclusion Blueprint to address digital exclusion, focusing on access, skills, trust, and motivation.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019

Global Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Data Analytics

Analytics firm TrustSphere launches diversity & inclusion analytics product

TrustSphere unveils new offering to boost diversity and inclusion in business environments, with a digital 'MRI' for organisational network analytics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019

Education, Learning & Training

Infosys' global internship program earns accolades

Infosys' InStep internship program ranks top globally in Vault.com's 2020 Internship Rankings, excelling in multiple categories including tech and diversity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019

Investment

Hong Kong leads ESG practices with social responsibility index

Hong Kong may well be leading the world in social responsibility, following efforts to create the country's first listed social responsibility index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2019

ISACA

Gender divide still exists within tech sector - ISACA report

Men and women in the global tech sector agree that women are under-represented, but they don't always agree on why that is the case.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019

IoT Security

Forescout appoints Wahab Yusoff as regional VP for Asia-Pacific and Japan

Wahab will focus on growing sales, increasing customer adoption and building the partner ecosystem across Australia, Japan, India and Singapore.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2019

Software Development

Whitecliffe helping more women get into IT careers with flexible training hours

Whitecliffe's flexible training hours empower women like Brooklyn Smith to pursue IT careers without sacrificing family commitments, challenging industry norms.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2019

Internet of Things

Bridging the gender gap in IIoT - Claroty

As industries invest heavily in IIoT, Claroty co-founder Galina Antova is pioneering advancements in cybersecurity while championing gender diversity in tech.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019

Digital Signage

Australian brands face boycotts if they don't address diversity in ads

Australian brands risk consumer boycotts if they fail to address diversity in their advertising, according to Adobe's latest survey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019

Unified Communications

Are AI assistants teaching girls to be servants?

AI assistants with female voices reinforce harmful gender stereotypes, according to a UN study. Biases in tech could widen the digital skills gap for women.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019