Business Pharmaceutical companies focused on closing gender gap. But what’s the bottom line? Pharmaceutical companies are leading the way in closing the gender pay gap, though across the board, the figures remain dire.
Business First national Working Families Survey launched by Australian CEOs A survey launched by a number of Australian corporates today, will better understand the barriers affecting working families.
Business Telstra gets serious offering 16 weeks paid parental leave to all employees Telstra laid an important stake in the ground this week, championing a fairer future for its employees by offering 16 weeks paid parental leave.
Business How to deal with credit snatchers in the workplace In the words of Indira Gandhi, former Indian Prime Minister, there are two kinds of people – those who do the work, and those who take credit.
News & Views When a judge calls out a ‘very grave example of sexual harassment’ In a recent case between the principal of a law firm & a former employee, Judge Varga’s decision makes clear that sexual harassment won’t be tolerated.
Business Why we should stop talking about gender quotas in the media and just do it already. When approached by media news site B&T about being part of a debate on quotas, my response was emphatic: “I’d love to… But only if I’m on the pro-quotas side.
News & Views A giant leap: Major Australian law firm takes on parental leave equality Baker McKenzie has become the first law firm in Australia to announce gender-equal parental leave. 18 weeks paid leave will be available to all new parents.
News & Views ‘My worst fears were realised’: Envato accused of failing working mothers after multiple resignations Former employees at Australian tech darling Envato have criticised the startup for how it handles mothers returning to work.
Uncategorised What do women really want from their employers? We need your help. Are employers focusing on the right motivations (flex work, higher pay, leadership training etc) when it comes to attracting and retaining female talent?
News & Views Diageo unveils a generous & ambitious 26-week paid parental leave policy Diageo, the parent company to Bundaberg Rum, has announced a new parental leave policy, available to all Australian employees from 1st July this year.
Employers Almost 40% of employees are losing sleep due to work stress WorkScore data from more than 8,800 employees shows that 39% of employees are sleeping 6 hours or less a night and are more stressed because of it.
News & Views When promoting true merit leads to promoting women A gender-neutral course which focuses on developing ‘merit’ resulted in the first woman member to be voted onto the CBH Board.
