Studies of workplace happiness have tended to overlook the wellbeing of managers. But a happy boss means a happy team – and that’s good for everyone. The three ‘role stressors’ could…
‘You couldn’t walk into her boutiques & not smile’: Kate Spade found dead
Tributes are flowing for Kate Spade, after the fashion designer was found dead in her Manhattan apartment overnight. Spade was known for her bright accessories line and her distinct playing card symbo…
How a clear sense of self can trump career planning
Natalie Walker has been the inaugural CEO of two start-up businesses, both with massive agendas, and was appointed to board and executive roles early in her career. Below she shares some excellent ins…
Podcast: Do we really need unconscious bias training, and how can we all work smarter?
The latest Women’s Agenda podcast is up! This time former BRW editor and Professional Mums founder Kate Mills joins Angela Priestley and Georgie Dent in the Eagle Waves Studio to talk through a …
Two female business leaders to take Opportunity to next level
Opportunity International Australia has appointed Meredith Scott as CEO and Joanna White as Chair of the organisation. The microfinance not-for-profit focuses mainly on helping women in developing co…
Merit & Imposter Syndrome: On the Women’s Agenda Podcast
We’ve just launched season two of our Women’s Agenda podcast! This year, we’re shifting the tone a little to help keep you in the loop of the key conversations happening, while also …
‘What took you so long Harvey?’ The satisfying responses to Harvey Weinstein’s arrest
Rose McGowan had three words for Harvey Weinstein following news that he had been arrested on Friday morning to face sexual abuse charges. “We got you,” she told NBC’s Megyn Kelly wh…
‘Be authentic, courageous, passionate & focused’: Dr Carol Schwartz’s plea to graduates to shift the status quo
Dr Carol Schwartz AM has urged business graduates to ‘challenge, poke and prod’ at the status quo in order to push for gender equality. Dr Schwartz made the comments after being named an H…
The ‘growth at all costs’ mentality is dangerous & we can do better: Meet Eventbrite’s Laura Huddle
Laura Huddle wants to see more emphasis on ethics in technology, along with more women working in the sector. She believes more tech companies should be asking ‘should I do this’ rather th…
The average hourly-paid worker is 29 and female: Deputy research
The average hourly worker is female and 29 years old and earning $22 an hour. And she’s likely to have more than one job. That’s according the Deputy’s own data and its new Hourly-Pa…
