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Talent retention stories - Page 2

Huey

Innovation scales through ecosystems and leadership scales through people

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As AI, cloud and networking reshape tech, HPE says ecosystems and inclusive leadership are key to unlocking innovation and women's progress.
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Women in tech push for measurable change in AI and leadership

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Women in tech say AI will entrench bias without diverse leadership, urging IWD to drive measurable change and equitable innovation.
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Women call for visibility & voice in cybersecurity

3 days ago
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Women in cybersecurity demand real visibility and inclusion, warning that lack of female voices skews risk, products and leadership decisions.
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How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women

3 days ago
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Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.
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New Zealand's economy is wasting women's leadership

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New Zealand's economy is squandering vital leadership potential by sidelining female, Māori and Pasifika leaders in key decision-making roles.
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Give to gain: Why mentoring is a leadership responsibility in tech

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In today's tech world, mentoring is not a perk but a core duty, unlocking talent, widening opportunity and strengthening leadership.
Lee cortez

Tech must swap office perks for real support for women

3 days ago
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Game rooms won't fix gender gaps; women need trust-based flexibility, robust leave and healthcare that match messy, real working lives.
Aparna

Ethical AI and equitable law: Redesigning the profession for women leaders

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Ethical AI and redesigned work models could help dismantle bias in law, paving the way for more women to thrive as leaders in the profession.
Wendy

How nurturing your female employees creates a stronger pool of future leaders

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Backing high-potential women with mentoring and stretch roles builds stronger leaders, boosts retention and strengthens business outcomes.
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Why IT leaders have much to gain from encouraging and mentoring women in their industry

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IT leaders who actively mentor women in cybersecurity unlock stronger teams, greater resilience and a more diverse, future-ready workforce.
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Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them

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Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.
Kathy

Designing equal opportunity in AI and adtech leadership

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Women in AI and adtech call for bias-free systems, fair leadership paths and cultures where merit, not gender, defines success.
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International Women's Day 2026: Tech leaders urge the shattering of systemic barriers

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On International Women's Day 2026, female tech leaders warn AI risks deepening bias unless women shape, lead and design the future.
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NZ workers keen on AI but turn to risky shadow tools

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New Zealand staff are bullish on AI yet shun employer tools, fuelling risky “shadow AI” use and raising data security concerns.
Gisela

Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day

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International Women's Day should be tech's annual audit of real benefits and transparency, not a branding exercise of panels and posts.
Jo salisbury

How women are redefining leadership in the IT industry

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Women in IT are redefining leadership, blending mindset, accountability and empathy to build resilient, high‑performing tech teams.
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'Give to Gain' push to turn IWD 2026 into real change

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Tech and finance leaders urge IWD 2026's 'Give to Gain' theme to move beyond slogans, driving real structural change for women at work.
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Linux report shows open source giving fivefold returns

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Linux Foundation research finds active open source contributors gain up to a fivefold ROI, while passive users rack up hidden technical debt.
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AI adoption surges but continuous use still lags badly

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AI tools are widespread in big firms, but only 12% have shifted to continuous, AI-driven operations, leaving gains and staff at risk.
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New Zealand bosses plan pay rises as confidence grows

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New Zealand employers plan pay rises and richer perks as economic optimism grows, with 84% expecting the outlook to lift staff salaries.