Global Stories

Diversity key to successful workplaces in Asia - Hays report

A Hays report reveals that 85% of professionals in Asia view encouraging diverse opinions as crucial for talent retention, yet only 63% see this in practice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019

Micron Technology

Micron publishes annual Diversity, Equality and Inclusion report

Micron's latest report showcases strides in diversity, with initiatives like new ERGs and increased female leadership, reinforcing a commitment to inclusivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019

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

Recruitment

Over 80% of people living with a disability say recruitment bias exists

Two-thirds of employees with disabilities feel their organisation's leaders don't understand benefits of diversity and inclusion, says Hays survey.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019

Cybersecurity

Interview: Microsoft's Diana Kelley talks talent gaps and D&I

Microsoft's Diana Kelley discusses bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, focusing on reskilling and how diversity and inclusion shape roles in technology.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019

Artificial Intelligence

How mathematics can limit gender bias in AI & ML

A new research paper outlines how machine learning designers can safeguard their creations against the undesirable effects of racial and gender bias.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019

Gaming

Aussie teens empowered by tech but held back by career options

Australian teens see tech positively and are interested in tech careers, but are held back by limited job opportunities, poor training access, and gender bias.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019

Flexible work

Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019 revealed

HubSpot, Grab, and FireEye are named among Singapore's Best Workplaces 2019, lauded for fostering trust, pride, and camaraderie among employees.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019

Chorus

Chorus recognised for efforts to eliminate gender pay gap

Chorus has walked away with three awards at this year's 2019 YWCA Equal Pay Awards, which recognise female leadership and equality in the workplace.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019

Cybersecurity

Microsoft showcases innovations in new Asia Pacific HQ

Microsoft's new Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore features cutting-edge tech and opens the region's first Experience Centre, redefining the future workplace.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Nov 2019

Leadership

Forget personal development, women want to be leaders

Few training programmes focus on leadership, despite women's ambition to be leaders, says leadership expert Dr Sue Watson.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019

Cybersecurity

Security industry riddled with gender diversity issues & burnout

Gender and racial disparities persist in the cybersecurity industry, with over 91% of professionals identifying as male, according to a survey by Exabeam.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 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

Gartner's nine UX trends for 2020

These digital experience trends fall within two broad categories – how digital technology is experienced and how digital experiences will be built.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Data Analytics

Analytics firm TrustSphere launches diversity & inclusion analytics product

TrustSphere unveils new offering to boost diversity and inclusion in business environments, with a digital 'MRI' for organisational network analytics.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019

Education, Learning & Training

Infosys' global internship program earns accolades

Infosys' InStep internship program ranks top globally in Vault.com's 2020 Internship Rankings, excelling in multiple categories including tech and diversity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019