Prue Gilbert

Closing the gender pay gap and fulfilling positive duty are facets of the same objective: creating equitable, and respectful workplaces.

For too long, it’s been an uphill battle for working parents (predominantly mothers). Research shows that the old way wasn’t working.

A review of the recent public discourse on sexual harassment reveals deep-seeded disrespect for women, alarmingly, amongst leaders.

The Serena Williams experience reflects a daily reality for working mothers around the world. It’s time it changed, for everyone.

Women have represented the archetype of the juggler, masters at multitasking at home and in the workplace for decades. And yet it’s still considered news.

Think you can guess the appearance by commenting on a pregnant colleague’s appearance? You can’t. So don’t.

The problem with returning to work after a baby when you have a new boss, a new team and you are the only person working part-time.

For a scheme that comprises less than 2% of the total budget, the Coalition’s paid parental leave scheme has attracted a remarkable amount of attention, most of which has been negative.

We know that the business case for increasing female participation in the workplace makes sense.

“Losing to team GB is bad enough … but NZ?” This is the kind of headline that typically accompanies an Australian sporting defeat.

You could call me a bit of a cricket tragic.

The damning Headline Prevalence Data report released this week by the Human Rights Commission focuses on the disturbing prevalence of pregnancy related discrimination occurring in Australia, and exposes us as a society that is far from thriving.