Employers The 3 reasons why more female leaders mean more company profits Having more women in senior management positions can increase company profits by 6 per cent, according to international research.
Ed's Blog Be bold and explore these ideas for shifting the dial on women in business This eBook outlines five ideas for promoting workplace gender equality.
Appointments Nine board hits gender parity while Seven lags behind The Nine Entertainment board will soon hit gender parity, following the appointment of marketing specialist Janette Kendall to the board.
Leadership How Kristy McKellar shared her story of family violence to promote practical change When Kristy McKellar shared her story of family violence during a session with the Male Champions of Change in 2016, she saw firsthand the potential in opening the hearts and minds of powerful CEOs.
Ed's Blog This workplace just got a menstrual policy and yours can copy it Menstruation is not a sickness.
Leadership Advice to everyone at work. Be REAL: Reliable, Efficient, Accountable and a Listener Eve Ash’s REAL acronym is one everyone would be wise to consider, no matter what their place in the office hierarchy.
Soapbox Five reasons why women should consider a career in tech Take it from somebody who is balancing a leadership career with two small kids at home, this industry has some excellent opportunities for women.
News & Views Is it true that job adverts push women to opt out? Men will apply for a job if they meet 60% of the hiring criteria, while women will only do so if they get to 100% (or at least somewhere close to it).
News & Views In praise of leaders who take a stand on social issues Qantas boss Alan Joyce had a lemon meringue pie smashed in his face while addressing a crowd of more than 500 people at a breakfast in Perth earlier this week.
Life These are the real challenges of returning to work after parental leave As an employment lawyer I’ve heard countless stories from both employers and employees about how hard it is to return to work post parental leave.
News & Views EnergyAustralia Board goes 50% female with two new appointments The board of EnergyAustralia is now gender balanced, following the appointments of Marina Go and Rebecca Dee-Bradbury as non-executive directors.
Business Microsoft employees can now access 20 weeks paid parental leave from day one Microsoft has significantly enhanced its family benefits for employees, announcing it will now offer primary carers twenty weeks paid parental leave at full pay, and six weeks at full pay to secondary carers.