Culturally biased psychology research and the advice based on it ends up in textbooks. But it’s not appropriate for everyone, writes Mark Nielsen, in this piece republished from The University of Quee…
Help us research Family Violence Leave in Australia
We’ve partnered with Good Shepherd Australia New Zealand on this short, anonymous survey to determine the state of paid family/domestic violence leave in Australia. Can you help? Whether you’re …
Australia Post gets a female CEO
Christine Holgate will soon become the next CEO of Australia Post, replacing Ahmed Fahour who announced his resignation from the role earlier this year. Christine will leave the top job at Blackmores …
Paid family violence leave reduces the financial blow for victims
Jenny’s* story demonstrates how the consequences of family violence stem far beyond the physical and emotional impacts, and showcases the role a workplace can have in helping women feel safe. Wh…
Quotas should be considered if private sector can’t get act together: Chris Bowen
Gender equality will boost Australia’s economy and quotas on ASX-listed companies might be necessary to help us get there, according to the Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen. Speaking at the Women In…
Working from home and the curse of feeling invisible
Ever feel forgotten or ignored when working from home or remotely? Ella Hafermalz from the University of Sydney has researched the issue, and found that remote workers can often struggle to be includ…
Women’s Agenda GLAM Scholarship Competition
Competition time! Women’s Agenda and Avril Henry & Associates are giving readers the opportunity to win a scholarship package including three days of leadership development in the 2017 Sydn…
Podcast: Talking business and life in politics with Angela Vithoulkas
Sydney City Councillor Angela Vithoulkas joined Georgie Dent and Angela Priestley in the studio this week for the Work It Out podcast, talking the latest news and trends affecting women at work. We ta…
How to ask for a pay rise
RBA chief Philip Lowe says an unwillingness to negotiate for more money is leading to unhappiness. But as Mara Olekalns from the Melbourne Business School writes, it’s not that simple! She outli…
‘The true beauty of a woman is her brains’: Senator Lucy Gichuhi delivers maiden speech
Senator Lucy Gichuhi delivered her Maiden speech in Parliament on Wednesday night, sharing stories from her childhood and her arrival in Australia from Kenya 18 years ago. She shared how she landed in…
