Global Stories

Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific

When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Qualtrics

How do millennials perceive women in leadership?

It's interesting to see that men who say both sexes aren't equally effective leaders are more than 3x more likely to say men make the better leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016

Airbnb

Airbnb enforces nondiscrimination commitment

Airbnb is enforcing a new agreement to combat racism, with users not accepting the new standards no longer able to host or book on the site.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Massey University

Gender gap: We have an issue, professor says

Massey University professor Sarah Leberman says the lack of women in leadership positions is a vexing and persistent problem.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016

Qualtrics

How do tech CEOs really view gender diversity?

Study sheds light on tech CEOs' struggle to diversify boardrooms, despite recognising its value for company performance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Risk & Compliance

Female CIOs more risk aware than male counterparts

Female CIOs are more risk-aware than their male counterparts, although the top technology priorities amongst CIOs are the same regardless of gender.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Workforce Technology

Gender gap in AU's STEM workforce obstructing national prosperity

New research reveals Australia has not yet made the systemic changes required to achieve diversity in STEM, threatening the nation's prosperity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019

Hays

Bias & discrimination stunting career progression, claim employees

If you feel like you've been held back from career progression because of discrimination, you are not alone according to a report from recruiting firm Hays.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Feb 2019

Entrepreneur

Startups owned by women attract less funds – but earn more money

A study has revealed the average women-owned startup receives less than half the funding of their male counterparts, despite earning more revenue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Kordia

Exclusive interview: Kordia CEO tackles one of tech's biggest issues

Kordia's CEO Scott Bartlett discusses the need for action, not just talk, on diversity in New Zealand's tech sector.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Air New Zealand

Exclusive: Air NZ's CEO on creating a 50% female senior leadership team by 2020

On International Women's Day, Air New Zealand's CEO, Christopher Luxon, unveils their ambitious goal of achieving a 50% female Senior Leadership Team by 2020.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018