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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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OpenText announces guiding framework to achieving ESG goals

Thu, 15th Sep 2022
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OpenText has announced the launch of the OpenText Zero-In Initiative, the company's guiding framework to achieving global impact goals.
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Report: APAC DevOps salary brackets lagging behind

Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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While DevOps salaries for APAC professionals are behind the curve, there is a significant global increase worldwide.
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Okta forms inclusion council to reflect employee diversity

Thu, 28th May 2020
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Okta has launched an inclusion council to enhance its diversity and inclusion initiatives, aiming to integrate these values deeper into its corporate culture.
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Australia leads AI adoption but struggles to tackle bigger issues

Mon, 4th May 2020
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Australia is leading in AI adoption and investment, yet a new report reveals it struggles with AI bias, privacy, and providing adequate training.
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SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020

Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.
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Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific

Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Rise, a UK-based organisation promoting gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector, is expanding to Asia Pacific and North America.
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Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.
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GSMA reveals 2020 GLOMO Awards winners

Wed, 26th Feb 2020
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The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.
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Oracle staff condemn Larry Ellison's support for Donald Trump

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Over 7,000 Oracle employees urge the company to reassess its ethics and diversity stance after founder Larry Ellison's public support for Donald Trump.
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Exclusive: Mellanox VP on how diverse teams move companies forward

Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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TechDay spoke to Mellanox vice president Yael Asseraf Shenhav about why fast-moving technology companies need diverse teams.
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Micron publishes annual Diversity, Equality and Inclusion report

Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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Micron's latest report showcases strides in diversity, with initiatives like new ERGs and increased female leadership, reinforcing a commitment to inclusivity.
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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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Two students win US apprenticeship with global data center giant

Tue, 14th May 2019
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Emma Brennan and Amy Dolan, students from Cork, have won a US apprenticeship with Park Place Technologies, promoting gender diversity in STEM.
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Report: Women being sexually harassed at tech conferences

Wed, 13th Mar 2019
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A new survey has uncovered some startling findings, with not only misrepresentation of women but also sexual harassment.
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Google discovers it's not women that it's underpaying - it's men

Wed, 6th Mar 2019
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After conducting a pay equity analysis, the company uncovered some unexpected findings that resulted in $9.7m of pay rises for underpaid staff.
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Interview: GitHub's promise to diversity and social impact

Tue, 30th Oct 2018
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GitHub is primarily a collaborative approach to coding and technical expertise, but dig a little deeper and you find that the company is so much more.
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Adobe announces equal pay for employees across the globe

Tue, 23rd Oct 2018
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Adobe announced global pay parity between women and men, delivering on a commitment the company made earlier this year.
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Exclusive: ServerFarm CEO discusses data centre workforce woes

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Not only is there a clear gender disparity in the industry, but Papouchado says the existing workforce is aging.
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Digital skills closing the workplace gender gap?

Tue, 8th Mar 2016
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Accenture research suggests digital skills are key to bridging the workplace gender gap, potentially halving the wait for equality.