Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) stories - Page 17

Female leaders have a more positive impact on employees' wellbeing, according to a survey of New Zealand workers.

The check is designed to flag possible discriminatory messages created by AI before those messages reach the customer.

InterTech launches support program for LGBTQI+ employees in Australia's tech industry, encouraging mentorship.

Women are unlikely to apply for a position unless they meet 100% of the stated requirements, while men will often apply if they meet 60% of these.

Australia is leading in AI adoption and investment, yet a new report reveals it struggles with AI bias, privacy, and providing adequate training.

After being named in the FTSE4Good Index yet again, the company has outlined how it makes social responsibility a core tenant of its vision.

Flexible working, equal pay, and mentorship are key to attracting women to careers in technology, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Specops Software.

Sydney hosted over 300 delegates last month advocating for diversity and cutting-edge tech in the nuclear sector, spotlighting peaceful nuclear applications.

The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.

Rise, a UK-based organisation promoting gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector, is expanding to Asia Pacific and North America.

The Awards, which were established in 2015, recognise Hong Kong business' efforts to promote LGBT+ equality and inclusion.

The Awards celebrate women's achievement in the tech industry, and aims to ensure that women are part of history, not forgotten.

Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.

Women board members take 6.31 years on average to be elevated to a leadership role, compared to 8.02 years for men.

Solving gender bias in cybersecurity could add USD $43.1 billion in the US and GBP £17 billion in the UK, reports Tessian.

Boomi's Tania Mushtaq discusses the tech industry's need to foster inclusivity and create a deliberate framework to attract and encourage women leaders.

In honour of International Women's Day, F5 Networks' Jade Meara discusses the importance of valuing soft skills and supporting female leadership in tech.

Nintex's Sarah Mainprize speaks on empowering women in tech, stressing early education, strategic diversity goals, and strong work-life balance support.

Tech firms can close the gender gap in leadership by setting firm targets, embracing flexible policies, and fostering female-specific mentorship and networking.

The awards included 35 categories ranging from 5G leadership to mobile apps, mobile network infrastructure, diversity in tech, and STEAM efforts for children.