Five months ago, Merren McArthur was appointed CEO of Tigerair Australia, the low cost carrier of the Virgin Australia Group that has flown more than 25 million people since commencing operations in 2…
Employers
This research finds women more productive than men at work
Could having more women in organisations make workplaces more productive? Well we’re already convinced here at Women’s Agenda, but here’s some more research to back up the benefits o…
Sexual harassment must be prohibited under industrial law to drive real workplace change
It’s a year since the stories of now-disgraced Hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein first began to hit the headlines. #MeToo spread like wildfire, fuelled by stories of lecherous bosses, creepy collea…
How Medibank upped the game on paid parental leave
Medibank introduced its new FamilyFlex policy to mark International Women’s Day earlier this year, offering all eligible parents 14 weeks paid parental leave regardless of whether they are the p…
‘Women should lead’: What Maria MacNamara wants us to know about the future of work
The National Future Work Summit takes place on the 30th of October at ICC Sydney. Tickets are still available. (Partner Content) Maria MacNamara isn’t someone to walk blindly into the future. As…
An overseas adventure to challenge and inspire: How one employer gives it to female staff
Stryker is already known for being one of Australia’s Best Places to Work, but its Women Without Limits program is seriously unique in setting it apart from other employers. The program’s …
Kirstin Ferguson nominated by Scott Morrison as acting chair of the ABC
Read our recent profile on Dr Kirstin Ferguson to learn more about her career. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today nominated ABC director, Kirstin Ferguson to take on the role of acting chair fol…
Losing a female boss stings because there aren’t enough of them
Australia lost one of its most high profile female leaders yesterday, with ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie sacked from the role halfway through her expected tenure. We don’t know the ABC board’…
Pay transparency is power for women and could be a possibility
It was a Labor Party idea, but the Morrison Government hasn’t yet completely ruled out a push to force companies with more than 1000 employees to disclose their gender pay gaps. Prime Minister S…
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…
