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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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Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.
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AI data centre surge tests labour, energy & grids

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI data centres are set to strain power grids, labour and emissions targets, forcing the UK and Australia to rethink energy and skills plans.
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Ecommpay gains full DAC approval for accessible site

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Ecommpay secures full Digital Accessibility Centre approval as its redesigned website and product pages meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
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Cloud marketplaces and SaaS reshape global IT spend

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Cloud marketplaces and SaaS are set to transform global IT spend, with Omdia forecasting USD $163 billion marketplace sales by 2030.
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Industrial firms face AI growth drag from talent gaps

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.
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QueerTech pushes to hard-wire inclusion into Canadian tech

Wed, 29th Oct 2025
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A growing movement aims to diversify the tech world by empowering 2SLGBTQ+ creators to shape the future of AI development and innovation.
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Iron Mountain to digitise McLaren archives for global fan access

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Iron Mountain will digitise McLaren Racing's historic archives, using AI to connect fans worldwide with its rich motorsport heritage from 1963 onwards.
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Tanium wins global workplace awards for culture & innovation

Sat, 4th Oct 2025
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Tanium has been honoured with multiple global awards recognising its outstanding workplace culture and innovation across Asia, Europe, and North America.
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Check Point Software earns spot on TIME's best companies list

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Check Point Software has been named on TIME and Statista's World's Best Companies of 2025 list, highlighting its growth, employee satisfaction, and sustainability efforts.
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism, urging greater diversity and celebrating women's growing impact in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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Avalara wins TrustRadius Tech Cares Award for CSR & diversity

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Avalara has won the 2025 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius for its strong commitment to CSR, diversity, sustainability and employee volunteerism.
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Cybersecurity leaders urge more women to lead sector evolution

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Cybersecurity leaders stress that empowering more women in leadership is vital to innovate and tackle rising AI threats ahead of International Women in Cyber Day.
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Halifax's fintech legacy inspires new inclusive community group

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Finclusiv Edge, a new non-profit in Halifax, draws on the city's legacy as the birthplace of major banks to foster inclusive fintech conversations and collaboration.
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HP & Datacom unveil AI-powered platform for smarter IT management

Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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HP and Datacom launch Datacom Insights, an AI-powered platform offering real-time IT device monitoring to aid hybrid work management and boost sustainability.
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EcoOnline acquires D4H to strengthen crisis management platform

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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EcoOnline has acquired crisis management software provider D4H to enhance its platform, integrating crisis readiness with its EHS and ESG solutions.
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Lenovo climbs to eighth in 2025 Gartner Supply Chain Top 25

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Lenovo ranks eighth in Gartner's 2025 Supply Chain Top 25, climbing two places thanks to AI-driven efficiency and global digital transformation.
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Hitachi Vantara details gains in energy efficiency & carbon cuts

Fri, 9th May 2025
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Hitachi Vantara's FY2024 Sustainability Report details strides in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and eco-friendly business practices across its global operations.
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The rationale for positioning businesses to thrive in an increasingly conscious economy

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Embracing ESG is now essential; businesses thriving in the conscious economy align performance, talent management and procurement for lasting success.
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Blue Yonder expands supply chain platform with Pledge deal

Mon, 5th May 2025
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Blue Yonder has acquired UK-based Pledge Earth Technologies, enhancing its supply chain platform with accredited carbon emissions reporting for better sustainability management.
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Hitachi Vantara ups energy efficiency & sets new carbon goals

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Hitachi Vantara boosts energy efficiency in its storage solutions and sets carbon neutrality targets for FY2030 and FY2050, enhancing sustainability efforts worldwide.