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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 3

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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Australian staff buck global slump in engagement levels

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Australian employee engagement climbs to 68% against a global slide, with frequent feedback and clear change communication credited.
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GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
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Australian businesses ramp up spending on energy shift

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Australian firms plan to lift energy-transition capex as tech, AI and renewables drive momentum, but green skills shortages loom.
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Sphera appoints Chris Gutheil as CTO to drive AI push

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Sphera names Chris Gutheil CTO to lead its global tech strategy and accelerate Sphera AI development for risk and compliance customers.
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Human skills top workplace learning priorities for 2026

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Leadership and communication top 2026 workplace learning as employees prioritise human and business skills alongside rising AI adoption.
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Wordly launches Workspaces for everyday AI translation

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Wordly debuts Workspaces to bring its AI translation and captioning platform from big-ticket conferences into everyday corporate meetings.
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Mardi Gras app launches as year-round LGBTQIA+ hub

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Sydney Mardi Gras has overhauled its festival app with Safety Circles, a Fan Wall and Strobe tools to boost safety and connection.
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT lifts income as portfolio grows

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posts higher income and an 8.6% rise in portfolio value to SGD $18.2 billion, despite lower payout per unit.
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Blue Carbon wins dual KPMG nature prize worth AUD $120,000

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Blue Carbon scoops both top and People's Choice honours in KPMG's Nature Positive Challenge, netting AUD $120,000 for ocean tech.
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Schneider Electric tops global sustainability rankings

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Schneider Electric tops 2025 global ESG rankings with best-in-class scores from World Benchmarking Alliance, EcoVadis, CDP and MSCI.
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Canon retains EcoVadis Platinum rating with higher score

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Canon retains EcoVadis Platinum status with an improved score of 89/100, keeping it among the top 1% of sustainability-rated firms.
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Rithum reshapes leadership with new CRO and CFO appointments

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Commerce software group Rithum hires Gregory Banning as CRO and elevates Caitlin Hauser to CFO as it revamps its senior leadership team.
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Schneider Electric unveils AI-first Resource Advisor+

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Schneider Electric has launched Resource Advisor+, an AI-first platform unifying energy, emissions and supply chain data for smarter decarbonisation.
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Wordly forecasts AI to impact three key areas of events sector

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Wordly predicts AI-driven personalisation, live captions and multilingual tools will define leaner, data-led events and trade shows by 2026.
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How AI helps neurodivergent professionals showcase their strengths

Mon, 19th Jan 2026
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AI tools like Copilot are helping neurodivergent professionals cut cognitive load, boost confidence and turn difference into leadership strength.
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Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.
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Microsoft & unions sign landmark AI workplace deal

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Microsoft and the ACTU have struck a first-of-its-kind AI pact to boost worker skills, protect union roles and shape fairer tech policy.
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Clean data as the digital foundation of modern Australia

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Clean, trusted data is emerging as Australia's invisible infrastructure, vital to unity, fair access to services and a resilient digital future.
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NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
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NBN Co completes solar deals to hit 100% renewables

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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NBN taps Queensland solar farm to complete energy deals and power its broadband network with 100% renewable electricity from late 2025.