Women retire with half the superannuation balances of men due to the accumulation of a number of different penalties that occur throughout their career, particularly if they have children. One such pe…
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Starbucks closes across America in bid to combat unconscious bias, should some Australian businesses take note?
Americans will be forced to forego their morning mochaccino today, as coffee chain Starbucks closes more than 8,000 stores in a bid to train their staff about racial unconscious bias. The company has …
Two women are shaking up the Super Industry in a big way and it’s long overdue
Managing superannuation is a bugbear for many Australians, but under new recommendations from the Productivity Commission the industry is set for a substantial overhaul. The landmark review led by the…
Single mums make brilliant employees and leaders. Here’s why
It’s not news that mums can find it hard to secure a job in the workforce these days. And this is particularly true for single mums … the jugglers extraordinaire. Yet, having been a single mum f…
Millennials want more from their employers, but it’s got nothing to with money
Since graduating uni five years ago, I’ve watched several friends bounce from one job to the next. Jobs which have afforded them good money, incentives, prestige; but just didn’t cut the m…
New chief executive of Startup Victoria has big vision for the future of business
The new chief executive of Startup Victoria isn’t starting until next month, but Judy Anderson already has her plans laid out, and they don’t involve Victoria resting on its laurels in its bid to be A…
‘If you don’t ask, you don’t get’: Amy Foo on making your career work for you
Amy Foo is helping to steer a growing tech company towards the $1 billion mark in her role at Zendesk, while also ensuring the firm supports plenty of women along the way and gets behind a number of C…
Alexis George appointed to Deputy CEO of ANZ
In a week full of resignations from female leaders in finance, there’s a small beam of hope on the horizon. Alexis George has been appointed Deputy CEO of ANZ. The appointment comes after curren…
Federal Budget recap: What exactly is in it for women?
While the 2018 Federal Budget had some positives in tax relief, there is nothing that directly addresses the economic disadvantage of Australian women. Yes there’s some tax relief but make no m…
The perceived ‘risk’ of non-traditional job candidates is holding back brilliant talent
Diversity in Australian workplaces can’t happen if ‘non-traditional’ job candidates continue to come up against hurdles during the recruitment process. And there are plenty of such h…
