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Kiwi Stories

Equality stories

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

Robotics

NZTech responds to digital divide report: 'The government is right to raise this concern'

The digital divide in New Zealand is growing, leaving many disenfranchised, says a report released by the Communications Minister.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017

Government

Government report shines light on NZ's digital divide

Curran says the previous government didn't make the report public until after the election as it exposed the digital divide in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 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

Global Stories

Equality stories

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Listen, learn and lean in to improve equity

Gender equity, diversity, and inclusion are crucial in the workplace. Listening to every voice is the fundamental first step in promoting sustainable change.

By Tarsha McCormick • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How men can, and should, support women in tech

Advocating for women and helping to bridge the gender gap in tech is not something done on the side. Instead, it must become a mindset.

By Anais Urlichs • 7 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023

Data Analytics

SAS launches human-focused responsible innovation initiative

SAS has launched a responsible innovation initiative, furthering its commitment to equity and putting people first.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022

EduTech

PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Marketing Manager

PPDS appoints Alison Maxson as Senior Marketing Manager for North America, leveraging her 17 years of B2B expertise and dedication to gender diversity.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2022

Software

International Women's Day honored with virtual coffee talk

Rocket Software will be hosting its quarterly Women Leaders in Technology Coffee Talk on International Women's Day,.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022

Workplace

SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020

The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

Education, Learning & Training

New initiative pushes equal access to learning for all corporate staff

Skillsoft unveils a USD $2 million annual initiative to ensure equal learning access for all corporate staff, embedding accessibility in platform development.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Radical generosity funding model supports female-led companies

SheEO's radical funding model, backed by Theresa Gattung, launches in NZ, offering no-interest loans and vast networks to boost female-led ventures.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2017

Fintech

MYOB tackles gender inequality with Male Champions of Change STEM

MYOB celebrates one year of membership in Male Champions of Change, aiming to increase women's representation in STEM leadership.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Mozilla

Mozilla CEO resigns following anti-gay marriage backlash...

Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich has resigned following backlash over his USD $1,000 donation to the anti-gay marriage campaign, Proposition 8, in 2008.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Equality stories

IBM

Tech investor Alan Jones joins Third Hemisphere as Tech & Investments Director

Alan Jones, renowned tech investor and founder of M8 Ventures, joins Third Hemisphere as Tech and Investments Director to advise a growing list of clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2023