Business Why a gender-balanced MBA class matters The MBA is the most popular degree of an ASX200 CEO and men tend to comprise two-thirds of students in Australia, writes Conrad Liveris.
News & Views Like Edith Cowan, women in parliament today know what’s at stake when they don’t have a seat at the table Conrad Liveris is interviewing women politians in recognition of the centenary of Edith Cowan’s election to the WA Parliament in 1921.
News & Views A “Female Relationship Resume” doesn’t prove you support women Monica Hesse calls the list of women in a man’s life that he uses to ‘prove’ he supports women the “Female Relationship Resume”.
News & Views Why women managers need their colleagues to back them in New research shows bosses face more discrimination if they are women – from employees of any gender. More proof of the tough reality for women managers.
Soapbox Why Conrad Liveris always asks for a female lawyer He has his own “equitable briefing” policy, because women dominate the profession but don’t get the recognition, work and pay they deserve.
Jugglehood Behind every great woman (is a supportive partner) Building the capacity to have an effective work-life-balance is a legitimate issue for many working women.
Advice Goodbye Gorgeous! Working past pet names in the office There is nothing that changes the tone from professional to casual quite like a pet name.
Jugglehood Dear Mum, It’s ok not to be at everything Everyone struggles with competing challenges on their time.
News & Views Why gender equity is an intergenerational issue, especially when it comes to super Australia needs to consider the looming issues of superannuation that will affect men and women, especially following the RBA’s decision to cut interest rates last week.
News & Views 46,000 women could be homeless this Christmas The Christmas and New Year period can be a powerful time for us to reflect on what we’ve achieved this year, some of the goals we’ve knocked off and an opportunity to refuel and plan for the year ahead.
News & Views Nova Peris: Why her Senate nomination should be celebrated Nova Peris’ nomination to the top of the ALP Northern Territory Senate ticket is a real highlight for Australian democracy and Indigenous women.
News & Views Nicola Roxon tells women “we need you” – just like we needed her Attorney-General Nicola Roxon’s parting words on Saturday morning, announcing her resignation from Labor’s front bench and plans to leave politics, will reinvigorate the next set of female political candidates.