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Zellis publishes its inaugural impact report on ESG goals
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Zellis Group has unveiled its inaugural Impact Report, outlining its ambitious ESG goals aimed at enhancing sustainability and community wellbeing.
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Companies with gender-diverse leadership teams perform better and are more Innovative
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Research reveals that companies with gender-diverse leadership outperform others, with a 25% higher likelihood of above-average profitability, enhancing innovation.
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HCLTech surpasses sustainability targets & earns key accolades
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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HCLTech reduced its emissions by 25% for FY24, surpassing SBTi targets. Notable achievements include energy reduction, significant community impact, and top ESG ratings.
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HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.
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Jen Waugh leads Okta's security culture & supports diversity efforts
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Jen Waugh, Senior Director of Security Culture at Okta, is revolutionising the company's ethos by integrating robust security measures and championing women in cybersecurity.
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An absence of female perspectives is a clear vulnerability in cybersecurity
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Lack of female perspectives in cybersecurity leaves the field vulnerable. Diversity is crucial to tackle emerging threats and enhance AI-driven defence mechanisms.
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Women in engineering call for diversity to drive innovation
Tue, 18th Jun 2024
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On International Women in Engineering Day, industry leaders stress the need for diversity and upskilling, advocating for women’s pivotal role in tech innovation.
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Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.
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Flexible work practices boost diversity in tech roles
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Flexible working practices have fuelled a significant rise in diverse job applicants within the tech sector, suggests a report from Wiley Edge.
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CFO role evolving with ambitions for CEO positions, reveals survey
Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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The role of chief financial officers (CFOs) is radically evolving, heavily driven by complexities in ESG matters and corporate strategy. 82% of CFOs report significant role growth.
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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.
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IWD 2024: Why we need to see more female leaders in Web3
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Ahead of IWD 2024, addressing gender disparity in Web3 is essential, with 94% of crypto executive roles held by men and the gender pay gap in the UK financial sector at 23.3%.
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IWD 2024: Inspiring inclusivity through collective effort
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, businesses are urged to bolster inclusivity via collective efforts amidst reports that women continue to feel excluded, despite heightened DE&I investments.
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IWD 2024: Investing in women in tech IS the accelerator for progress
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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The push for increased investment in women in tech seeks to bridge the gap between girls'interest in STEM and female representation in the tech sector.
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IWD 2024: Recruiting, retaining and sponsoring a diversity of talent for better business outcomes
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Record low numbers of women in the workforce spotlight a pressing need for diversity recruitment and sponsorship for improved business results.
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IWD 2024: Boosting inclusion measures to change perceptions of STEM
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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NetApp champions gender diversity in the tech sector through its Sales, Support, and Services (S3) Academy, advancing inclusion and changing perceptions of STEM careers for women.
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IWD 2024: How women can drive innovation and change in business
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Why more women in leadership roles can improve corporate profitability and drive innovation is the focus of International Women's Day 2024 discussion.
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IWD 2024: Moving past quotas: Inclusivity & neurodiverse talent in cybersecurity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, the cybersecurity industry is urged to surpass quota systems, embracing not just gender diversity but also neurodiversity for enhanced innovation and resilience.
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IWD 2024: From top to bottom rung: The secret to success is inclusion & diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Ahead of IWD 2024, the tech and fintech industries grapple with serious diversity issues despite women making up 42% of the workforce; inclusion and diversity could be the path to success.
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IWD 2024: Beyond the server racks - Championing women in data centers
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Drawing attention to the vital yet overlooked role of women in the data centre industry during IWD 2024, amid ongoing diversity and inclusivity challenges.