Can part time work actually be easier at a senior level? Could more full-time roles actually be part time? According to Natalie Smith from the Queensland University of Technology, yes. She argues that…
Employers
Stop saying these 10 things to pregnant colleagues and employees
When I was about 20 weeks’ pregnant with #1, one of my colleagues decided to try and predict the sex of our baby. I am well aware that the conversation was well intentioned, but as you will see,…
Why Conrad Liveris always asks for a female lawyer
Recognising the talents of female lawyers isn’t hard – they’re right in front of you, writes Conrad Liveris, who has his own personal ‘equitable briefing’ policy. A coup…
The key reason humble CEOs are in short supply
Believe it or not, humble CEOs do exist. But they are very rare. Mariano L.M. Heyden and Mathew Hayward from Monash University explain why, in this piece republished from The Conversation. Humility is…
Leaders must appoint more women: One minute Q&A with Sally Loane
Successful leaders of the future must be resilient, according to Sally Loane, CEO of the Financial Services Council. But right now current leaders should do more to ensure women are given bigger roles…
Twelve leaders on the big moments that shifted their careers
Give it enough thought, and all of us can determine big, clear moments that have ultimately shaped our careers. Those moments — or turning points — don’t always lead to leadership in…
Melinda Cilento appointed CEO of CEDA
Melinda Cilento has been announced as the new CEO of CEDA, (Committee for Economic Development of Australia) effective from the 3rd of October 2017. She will be taking over from Professor Stephen Mart…
Target women on career breaks to get best talent possible
Earlier this year, more than half (51%) of the 2000 or so women we surveyed about their careers cited ‘confidence in my personal abilities’ as a factor that may get in the way of them achieving their …
Melbourne cafe introduces 18% tax to men, reflecting the gender pay gap
A Melbourne cafe that only launched last week has already copped significant backlash online after introducing an optional 18% “tax” for male customers. The cafe, called Handsome Her, is located in Br…
Success of gender quotas depends on how employees feel about them
If you think your boss is in their position only because of a gender quota and not because of merit, it could affect the work you do, writes Edwin Ip, from the University of Melbourne in this piece re…
