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Construction procurement guidelines published
Risk & Compliance

Construction procurement guidelines published

Government buyers and contractors gain new procurement guidance aimed at boosting jobs, cutting waste and lifting long-term public value.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Jan 2022
Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?
Supply Chain

Insolvencies hit Australian construction sector – is New Zealand next?

Construction firms are under pressure as insolvencies account for a quarter of all business failures, with New Zealand now watching closely.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
Australian construction industry cries out for reform
Data Analytics

Australian construction industry cries out for reform

Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021
Australian construction sector buckles under $110b infrastructure pipeline
Supply Chain

Australian construction sector buckles under $110b infrastructure pipeline

Warnings that Australia’s builders are at breaking point have prompted calls for urgent reform to deliver the USD $110 billion pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Jul 2021
Construction worker shortages addressed in new project
Human Capital Management

Construction worker shortages addressed in new project

A new research push aims to boost retention and widen recruitment as skills gaps threaten construction capacity in New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021

Global Stories

Gender diversity stories

IWD 2022: Overcoming the challenge of gender diversity
Careers

IWD 2022: Overcoming the challenge of gender diversity

The IT industry is facing an ongoing problem. The gender balance that has been evident for many years remains entrenched, and a solution needs to be found.

By Jacqui Levings • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Kaspersky

Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Four steps to achieve greater organisational diversity and inclusion
Supply Chain

Four steps to achieve greater organisational diversity and inclusion

Workplaces that fail to reflect Australia's diverse population risk losing talent, business, and reputation, says a report.

By Blaise Porter • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Feb 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – Aussie Broadband talks workplace diversity

In this interview, we speak with Aussie Broadband's general manager of corporate affairs, Janet Granger-Wilcox about workplace diversity and inclusion (D&I).

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2020
Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study
Auckland University of Technology

Female leaders are better employers than male counterparts - AUT study

Female leaders have a more positive impact on employees' wellbeing, according to a survey of New Zealand workers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
InterTech AU to run mentorship program for LGBTQI+ tech workers
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

InterTech AU to run mentorship program for LGBTQI+ tech workers

InterTech launches support program for LGBTQI+ employees in Australia's tech industry, encouraging mentorship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020
Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study
Recruitment

Yes, women do want to work in tech, says industry study

Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Women highlight benefits & challenges of working in tech

Flexible working, equal pay, and mentorship are key to attracting women to careers in technology, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Specops Software.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific
Broadcasting

Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific

Rise, a UK-based organisation promoting gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector, is expanding to Asia Pacific and North America.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
2020 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards finalists announced
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

2020 Hong Kong LGBT+ Inclusion Awards finalists announced

The Awards, which were established in 2015, recognise Hong Kong business' efforts to promote LGBT+ equality and inclusion.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
VMware ANZ up for Women Leading Tech award
Virtualisation

VMware ANZ up for Women Leading Tech award

The Awards celebrate women's achievement in the tech industry, and aims to ensure that women are part of history, not forgotten.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'
Hashtag

Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'

Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020
The few women in the boardroom outpace men for top spots - Diligent Institute report
Careers

The few women in the boardroom outpace men for top spots - Diligent Institute report

Women board members take 6.31 years on average to be elevated to a leadership role, compared to 8.02 years for men.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020