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 …
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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…
Five reasons why women should consider a career in tech
Take it from somebody who is balancing a leadership career with two small kids at home, this industry has some excellent opportunities for women. As Amy Foo writes. It’s fair to say that as women, we…
Is it true that job adverts push women to opt out?
Men will apply for a job if they meet 60% of the hiring criteria, while women will only do so if they get to 100% (or at least somewhere close to it). At least that’s according to comments I’ve heard …
In praise of leaders who take a stand on social issues
Qantas boss Alan Joyce had a lemon meringue pie smashed in his face while addressing a crowd of more than 500 people at a breakfast in Perth earlier this week. Was it a disgruntled passenger who made …
