There’s been a shift in the legal sector in recent years as major law firms look to get better involved in the startup community and build strong relationships with incubators. But that doesn…
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This law firm is offering an extra week’s annual leave and super paid during unpaid parental leave
The legal sector has long been known as one that has a leaky pipeline when it comes to getting women into partner and leadership positions. So it’s great to see a couple of announcements from on…
Speaking up is a superpower and more women need to be heard
Catherine McGrath started WomenSpeaking in 2018 when she realised women were regularly missing out on public speaking opportunities and career advancement. Her workshops run across Sydney, Melbourne a…
The ‘uphill battle of competing roles’ encouraging women into startups
When Scale Investors boss Ariane Barker came to Australia as a migrant, she was struck by the social push for women to remain as the primary caregiver. Fast-forward 20 years and she’s struggling…
More money and enjoyment: Here’s what changed when I made Work-life balance my priority
Work-life balance. It’s one of those concepts that has crossed my mind a thousand times over the past 15 years in which I’ve built my business. But I have to admit, I never really took much notice of …
Getting more women on boards can make companies greener: Research
Here’s yet another reason to support getting more women on boards: new research finds that companies with a better mix of men and women around the table experience fewer environmental lawsuits. …
‘It breaks my heart’: Jodie Fox says Shoes of Prey has paused operations to consider options
Shoes of Prey’s Jodie Fox has issued a heartfelt statement today, sharing that the high-profile business she co-founded in 2009 has ceased normal operations to “consider its options”…
