The age of the internet has made it near impossible for companies to hide when someone in their organisation makes a major blunder, and the research indicates the world is now tougher on bosses who st…
Employers
Accenture joins BHP in setting 50/50 gender target
Over the past year or so we’ve seen a number of major organisations setting ambitious 50/50 gender targets for the future. The magic year appears to be 2025, which may seem an eternity away but …
These 13 major companies have all-male boards
There are 13 ASX 200 boards that currently have no female directors, including “wholesome” baby foods provider, Bellamy’s Australia. Bellamy’s particularly stands out on the female-free list, which is…
The Marissa Mayer experiment is over. She couldn’t perform the miracle
When the shit hits the fan for a company, its customary to finally try something completely different. And what could be more different than appointing a young, female CEO! I vividly remember the day …
The 3 reasons why more female leaders mean more company profits
Having more women in senior management positions can increase company profits by 6 per cent, according to international research. There are three very good reasons why that is the case according to Cl…
Be bold and explore these ideas for shifting the dial on women in business
Today we’re launching 5 Bold Ideas for Shifting the Dial on Women in Business By 2020. This is a new report created in collaboration with a Baker McKenzie roundtable, designed to aid organisations in …
Nine board hits gender parity while Seven lags behind
The Nine Entertainment board will soon hit gender parity, following the appointment of marketing specialist Janette Kendall to the board. She will be the third woman on the now six-person board, which…
How Kristy McKellar shared her story of family violence to promote practical change
When Kristy McKellar shared her story of family violence during a session with the Male Champions of Change in 2016, she saw firsthand the potential in opening the hearts and minds of powerful CEOs. A…
This workplace just got a menstrual policy and yours can copy it
Menstruation is not a sickness. But for some women, on some days during their cycle, the pain or exhaustion associated with it can be so bad that it can make working difficult, or even impossible. Now…
Advice to everyone at work. Be REAL: Reliable, Efficient, Accountable and a Listener
Eve Ash’s REAL acronym is one everyone would be wise to consider, no matter what their place in the office hierarchy. She explains what the four letters stand for below. Reliable This boils down…
