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Kiwi Stories

Gender equality stories

Australia spending in all the wrong places

Australia’s recovery risks being blunted unless governments shift spending towards social infrastructure, housing and renewable energy.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020

Human Capital Management

New horizons for Daddy Day Care

COVID-19 is giving thousands of fathers a chance to test flexible work, with research showing home working can benefit families and employers.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 4th May 2020

Human Capital Management

New Zealand’s four day week phenomenon hits bookshelves worldwide

The book’s release comes as employers worldwide trial shorter weeks, chasing higher productivity and better staff wellbeing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020

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

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

Human Capital Management

Flexible working set to eclipse Artificial Intelligence as a key disruptor in the 2020s

Flexible work could cut New Zealand’s CO2 emissions by 900,000 tonnes a year and add up to NZ$18.1 billion to the economy by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019

Global Stories

Gender equality stories

Skillsoft

Gender inequality still remains in tech sector as women struggle to secure roles

Almost a quarter of British 16-17 year olds are planning a career in the technology sector since the pandemic hit, new research shows.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Men unsure how to support gender equality, need to step up

New research reveals that men are unsure how to support gender equality, while women want men to help reduce inequities caused by COVID-19.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021

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

Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote work: The new home for gender equality in tech

Remote work could be the key to achieving gender equality in Singapore's tech sector, says a recent report by Kaspersky.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021

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

Supply Chain

University of Auckland takes top spot in sustainability rankings

The University of Auckland tops the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for sustainability, excelling in key UN Sustainable Development Goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Apr 2020

Cybersecurity

Eliminating gender bias in cybersecurity could grow industry by the billions

Solving gender bias in cybersecurity could add USD $43.1 billion in the US and GBP £17 billion in the UK, reports Tessian.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020

F5 Networks

IWD 2020 interview: F5 Networks' Jade Meara

In honour of International Women's Day, F5 Networks' Jade Meara discusses the importance of valuing soft skills and supporting female leadership in tech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Men feel less welcome in tech workplaces - Harvey Nash report

A Harvey Nash report reveals men now feel more unwelcome in tech workplaces, despite improvements for women over the past year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2019

Kaspersky

Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky

Despite some diversity initiatives, women constitute 39% of the labour force and only 25% of management positions worldwide in general.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 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