Ed's Blog Working parents reported competing pressures in 2019. So how do they fare in 2024? Working parents were struggling with the juggle back in 2019. Have things improved in the past five years for those balancing work and care?
News & Views Paid millions, CEOs should expect public scrutiny and not walk out Brad Banducci earned $8.65 million last financial year as CEO of Woolworths. With compensation like that, stay and answer the questions.
Women's Health News Paid leave should encompass all women’s health concerns, new Jean Hailes report shows A new Jean Hailes report shows that women support additional paid leave for all conditions, not just menstrual or menopause leave.
Partner Content Not just a quick fix: How employers can work toward closing the gender pay gap for good The gender pay gaps of employers with more than 100 workers will soon be made public. Here’s what employers can do to close it for good.
Employers What do women want from employers? Flexible work, menopause policies and pay transparency A new “What Women Want” report has revealed that demand for women’s workplace needs are growing louder as employer progress lags.
Business Vague language in job ads can push women away. New research shows how employers can attract more female applicants New research shows women are less likely to apply for higher-level positions that have vague language in the qualifications on job postings.
News & Views Take ‘leave from meetings’, block time for thinking: How this Microsoft leader thrives with flexibility Elena Wise, Director at Microsoft, redefines work-life balance, advocating for flexibility and transparency in leadership.
News & Views Is corporate’s push to be back in the office harming women? Demanding that staff return to work physically will disproportionately impact those with caring responsibilities (usually women).
Business Time to end the lag in men accessing family-friendly workplace policies Senator Raff Ciccone became the first father to bring his baby into the Senate. How did it take so long for a Dad to do so?
Employers HILDA study shows young women experience higher levels of psychological distress This year’s HILDA Survey reveals young women experience higher levels of psychological distress, while many are going into work unwell.
News & Views Want to ignore emails outside work hours? Then forget flexibility! Bosses say they’ve given too much away already. They’ll fight new right to disconnect laws by taking on workplace flexibility instead.
News & Views Caring responsibilities are largest barrier to employment for majority of women, new ABS data finds Caring responsibilities are the largest barrier to employment for the majority of women with children under 15, according to new ABS data.