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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 6

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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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.