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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) stories - Page 6

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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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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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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ChargePoint debuts Flex Plus charger for European company fleets

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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ChargePoint launches Flex Plus charger in Europe to help company fleets cut costs and simplify home EV charging with real-time load management and driver reimbursement.
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Wolters Kluwer unveils VitalLaw dashboard for ESG compliance

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Wolters Kluwer launches a Global ESG Legal Compliance dashboard on VitalLaw, aiding legal professionals with ESG regulatory updates and expert analysis worldwide.
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Data centre evolutionary shifts

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Data centres evolve rapidly, driven by AI demands, power constraints, and sustainability, reshaping real estate with new challenges and opportunities worldwide.
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Wolters Kluwer launches new ESG tools for CBAM & planning

Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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Wolters Kluwer unveils new ESG tools to aid firms with EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance and integrate sustainability into financial planning.
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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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Senior UK & US communicators expect bigger budgets by 2026

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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By 2026, 80% of senior UK and US communications leaders expect larger budgets and greater influence, driven by AI adoption and strategic roles despite economic uncertainty.
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Kao Data campaign celebrates women shaping digital infrastructure

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Kao Data's new campaign, Critical Careers, celebrates the vital contributions of women shaping the rapidly growing global digital infrastructure sector.
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VinciWorks unveils AI-driven tool for smarter learning

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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VinciWorks has launched Conversational Learning, an AI-driven compliance training tool using voice and text interactions to boost engagement and retention.
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Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Bain Capital launches hscale, a multi-billion EMEA hyperscale data centre platform, aiming rapid expansion across EMEA with sustainable infrastructure.
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Green skills gap limits UK youth access to growing green jobs

Tue, 20th May 2025
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UK youth show greater confidence in green skills than global peers, but a 200,000-worker shortfall threatens the rapidly growing net zero sector.
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AVK appoints Sarah King to spearhead sustainability drive

Thu, 15th May 2025
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AVK has appointed Sarah King as Head of Corporate Social Responsibility to drive sustainability and social impact initiatives in the data centre sector.
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Career growth, flexibility & upskilling top 2025 work trends

Tue, 13th May 2025
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people2people report reveals a slowing job market, rising competition, and shifting employee priorities focused on career growth and flexibility across generations.
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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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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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Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Data Chief amid rapid growth

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Head of Data Operations amid 40% growth and plans to expand team by 33% in Cheltenham's B2B email marketing sector.
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H&M to deploy Honeywell tech for greener Southern Europe stores

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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H&M is set to enhance energy efficiency across 90+ Southern European stores using Honeywell's cloud-based building management, advancing its net zero goal.