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Kiwi Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Gender pay gap moving in right direction, says Paula Bennett

New Zealand's Gender Pay Gap has reduced to 9.4% from 12% last year, with hopes it can be eliminated altogether.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Spark gets rainbow tick of approval for workplace diversity & inclusion

Spark's managing director Simon Moutter and chairman Mark Verbiest hold leading roles in Champions for Change initiatives.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft MD says NZ must “interrogate our assumptions” to encourage more diversity

The lack of diversity in the technology industry is hindering progress and innovation, with only 21% of IT employees being women.

By Barrie Sheers • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017

Power / Energy

Majors seek to capture renewables market

Oil and gas groups face pressure to diversify as analysts forecast wind and solar could absorb more capital by 2030, despite limited production gains.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017

Recruitment

Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?

A 'foreign' named applicant will be 3x less successful in getting an initial job interview than someone with a duplicate CV and 'local' name.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

Alibaba

Alibaba Group to discuss eCommerce with diverse Kiwi businesses

This years' EPIC NZ conference will discuss the opportunities and challenges of eCommerce for exporters and importers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017

Computers in Homes

Digital inclusion efforts to continue after funding pulled

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.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017

EduTech

Let us tell your story - Educators is here to listen

We want to hear from you. How is the changing digital landscape affecting your educational offerings? We want to tell your stories.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Digital divide

Colwill School jumps towards digital equality in Massey

Spark Jump community in Massey offers subsidised broadband to school-aged children and families for $15 a month, closing the digital divide.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

eLearning

Digital inclusion doesn't stop at the prison walls

New Zealand prisons are implementing secure computer suites to give prisoners access to online learning and develop IT skills.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Global Stories

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories

Entrepreneur

Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants

Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Clean technologies

Tech predicted to have biggest impact on future - over increased equality

In a survey commissioned by Vodafone Group, almost a fifth of respondents put technological innovation at the top of the list.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Fintech

Intersekt fintech festival promises world-first gender equality commitment

The decision is part of an ongoing campaign to drive increased levels of female participation in Australia's most important startup sector.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017

Clean technologies

The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie

Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Australian Government

Gender pay gap should be a social & economic priority, says WGEA

Two Australian government science agencies and two universities join national initiative to improve gender equity in research organizations.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Polycom on how remote working can bring us closer together

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.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017

Partner Programmes

ESG finds businesses improving with cybersecurity – but still a long way to go

While CEOs and corporate boards no longer shy away from cybersecurity strategy as they once might have, there are still a number of shortcomings.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017

Hybrid & Remote Work

Gender inequality: Narrowing the gender gap through flexible working

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.

By Gabrielle Cichero • 6 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Leadership

4% of CEOs & board chairs are women - Diversity, still a problem for corporate boards

Still a glass ceiling: Only 4% of global CEOs and board chairs are women, Deloitte's report reveals a stark gender gap.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017