News & Views Bridget Loudon becomes youngest ASX 200 independent director by joining Telstra boardBridget Loudon has smashed the age record on the ASX 200 for a non executive director by years, by joining the board at Telstra.
Employers Let’s talk about racism at work: Why are we so quiet in the office, when the rest of society is talking?We need to talk about racism at work. It’s the part of the conversation that’s largely missing right now.
Leadership The women leading employers that made the “Best Places to Work” listGiven women make up nowhere even close to 50 per cent of CEOs in Australia, it’s good to see a strong proportion of women-led businesses on the 50 Best Places to Work List.
News & Views Yes office-based outbreaks can occur. If staff can work from home, why aren’t they?Six COVID-19 cases have now beend linked to Melbourne based law firm HWL Ebsworth, which had actively discouraged staff from working from home.
News & Views The board does not ‘condone’ the previous behaviour, but will promote anywayThe board dones not condone sexual harassment. Of course it doesn’t. But it will still promote a CEO who was penalised over a sexual harassment claim.
Jugglehood Now offering 18 weeks of paid parental leave, Accenture sees massive increase in dads taking itMore men than women have taken paid parental leave at Accenture over the past year, with 272 Dads accessing the 18 weeks of fully paid leave available, compared to 115 mums.
Employers The noise this AMP promotion is getting should be a warning to all boardsPeople are making noise about the past behaviour of this new CEO at AMP.
Employers It can seriously pay to get more women into leadership. This new research shows howMore profitability? Start by getting more women on your board. A female CEO will also help.
Employers Should bosses be able to spy on workers, even when they work from home?Allowing staff to work at home requires trust and the openness to have honest, frank and supportive discussions if substandard performance is noticed.
News & Views ‘Being at work 9-5 doesn’t mean you are the most productive worker’: VEOHRC Commissioner Kristen Hilton on flexible workThe idea of “clocking in and clocking off” can prohibit workplaces from functioning at their most productive, says Kristin Hilton.
News & Views Has COVID-19 changed how we view flexible work?Working from home does not automatically mean workplace flexibility. The VEOHRC has heard from hundreds of people who were denied flexible work.
News & Views ‘Dismantle white supremacy’: Ben & Jerry’s just showed brands how to really stand upBen & Jerry’s issued a direct, clear statement. Including four key steps that must be taken immediately in order to achieve real change.
