Employers New program aims to change the language to get more women applying Job ads that use gendered language will soon be targeted in a new pilot program to increase diversity.
Employers Can you normalise flexible work in a male-dominated sector? How one firm did it Flexibility can be easier said than done for a long-standing business with entrenched cultural attitudes, especially one that’s in a traditionally male-dominated sector.
Tech Atlassian’s diversity head on how start-ups can transform diversity “Diversity is a critical success driver for every business—not just tech and startups,” says Aubrey Blanche, head of diversity and inclusion at multibillion-dollar tech giant Atlassian.
Employers Large employers still extending parental leave incentives despite government plans Primary carers employed by PepsiCo ANZ can now access 16 weeks of paid parental leave, after the food and beverages provider extended its offering by four weeks.
Video The bootcamp for female entrepreneurs What happens when you put a bunch of female entrepreneurs through an intense learning program to fast-track their business success? Can you use their stories to demonstrate what it really takes to build a global tech company? BlueChilli is currently finding out with its SheStarts program.
Life The women taking a stand against boring corporate fashion A woman working in a corporate job will spend almost half of her waking life in ‘workwear’ – and possibly more.
Advice Employment law and the outdated misconception that pregnancy is an illness Employment lawyer Emily Lupo regularly meets women who’ve been discriminated against because they’re pregnant .
Business We need to shake up how we define flexible work On International Women’s Day last March 2016, then NSW Premier Mike Baird reflected that non-flexible working “makes no sense in the modern workplace”, and that the option to work flexibly should “be the norm for both men and women”.
Business Australia’s top 10 employers for graduates A tech company with gender-based hiring quotas is Australia’s best employer for graduates, according to the latest survey of more than 2500 graduates by the Australian Association of Graduate Employers (AAGE).
Ed's Blog How women fare when it comes to the mega salaries of corporate Australia There’s nothing like playing ‘spot the women’ when it comes to lists ranking the salaries of those in the mega-rich stratosphere.
News & Views The Audi Superbowl ad that is making men mad The Super Bowl is on today and even if you know nothing about American football, you are probably familiar with the commercials that are run during the broadcast.
Business Don’t blame the baby. A lack of trust is what keeps parents out of work Marque Lawyers started in 2008 with a 60% female workforce and it’s never reached such a low level again.
