Good news! There are more women on the boards of ASX 200 companies than ever before, now accounting for 29.7 per cent of all such board posts. But the not-so-good news is that the number fell just sho…
Employers
‘Take the risky route’: Meet Kendra Banks, SEEK’s new MD
We often lament the serious lack of female leaders in tech, so when we hear of one as impressive as Kendra Banks it’s easy to get excited. As the (relatively new) Managing Director of Australia…
Tanya Monro becomes Australia’s first, female Chief Defence Scientist
Professor Tanya Monro made history this week after being appointed Australia’s new Chief Defence Scientist and the first woman to ever hold the role. Currently the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Rese…
This is 2019! True workplace flexibility is possible with leadership & vision
Yes we can create truely flexible workplaces and help prevent employees from feeling no option but to opt out. It just requires some imagination and a desire to move into 2019, write Stephanie Reuss a…
This employer’s offering unlimited paid annual leave and a comprehensive DV package
Unlimited paid annual leave may sound like a fantasy for many employees, but it’s been on offer to staff at the Sydney and Melbourne offices of Quinton Anthony for well over a year now. The Exec…
Good news! More women appointed partner in law firms. BUT parity still well off
Forty two per cent of new law firm partners in 2018 are female, according to a survey of firms by the Australian Financial Review that’s been published today. While the number is still a fair way off …
How I create a culture of respect as a female CEO in tech
Being a female business founder can be tricky when juggling two young children, but the combination has helped me to learn a lot about building culture throughout my business journey. I’m the CEO and …
‘We have a responsibility to keep people safe from violence’: Uber GM Susan Anderson announces women’s safety initiatives
Uber in Australia & New Zealand has today announced a suite of initiatives specifically targeted at keeping drivers and riders in the region safe. “Over the last year under the direction of Uber’s…
Employers, waive confidentiality restrictions so harassment stories can be shared: Kate Jenkins
Companies should issue statements saying they will not enforce non-disclosure deals on sexual harassment allegations, according to Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins. These hush deals could …
Workplace gender diversity has stalled, new McKinsey research shows
2018 has been a year of stagnation on workplace gender diversity according to new US research from McKinsey. Women in the Workplace 2018 a study conducted in partnership with LeanIn.org drew on data f…
