Business Older workers have a lifetime of skills and experience that can help businesses thrive Gendered ageism in Australian workplaces exists, and it’s hurting the labour market as it becomes more reliant on the ageing workforce.
Local NSW government opens four new programs to support startup diversity and social impact The NSW government is opening four pre-accelerator programs to support founders from diverse backgrounds and increase social impact startups.
News & Views Paid domestic violence leave now available for small business employees Employees working in small businesses are now eligible for ten days of paid family and domestic violence leave.
News & Views Pregnant women and new mothers facing workplace discrimination Pregnant employees and new mothers returning to the workforce are experiencing alarming rates of discrimination, sexism and exclusion.
Business Google.org grants Global Sisters $736,000 to support 100 women with disabilities The money will enable Global Sisters to roll out a three-year pilot program designed to create flexible jobs for women with disabilities.
Entrepreneurs Aussie adaptive fashion brand secures historic deal with Walmart The Shapes United, has made history landing a deal with Walmart becoming the first Australian adaptive label to be sold through Walmart.
News & Views Women-owned microbusinesses are on the increase and delivering for the Australian economy Women are playing a significant role in the microbusiness sector. A new report from the McKell Institute shows how.
Business From intern to MD at age 26: The power of young women in leadership Embracing an age diverse workforce and developing female leadership within companies is crucial to Australia’s economic success.
Ed's Blog Verve’s $3 million raise shows power of women founders creating women-focused financial products Verve has just raised $3 million for Verve Money, demonstrated desire for financial products founded by women.
Employers Address the ‘Double-glazed glass ceiling’: Chief Executive Women’s plea to corporate Australia Corporate Australia has an opportunity to leverage one of the country’s “greatest untapped resources”: culturally and racially diverse women.
News & Views History’s first mother and daughter astronauts travel to space next month For the first time in history, a mother-daughter pair of astronauts will travel into space as part of the crew of Virgin’s “Galactic 02”
Employers Women in media report high rates of career dissatisfaction More than half of women working in media say they are either dissatisfied or uncertain about their careers, a new report has found.