Entrepreneurs Why investing in mature women-led start-ups is an excellent idea Female tech founders don’t come through the front door, especially those who are older than typical “tech bros” & have more experience.
Business There is a gender aspiration gap despite decades of gender initiatives. We need to know why Research shows the gender aspiration gap is real. We need our current diversity initiatives to be more tailored to women’s specific needs.
Business The Blow partners with Sephora to offer new ‘express’ concept, because retail can no longer “just stand on its own” After two years of delays, The Blow founder Phoebe Simmonds launched her new concept, The Blow On-The-Go, at Sephora Chadstone last week.
Tech The biggest competitive advantage right now is your attitude toward technology The growing digital divide in the small business community caused by its technophobia is a big concern for Governments globally.
Business 7 things I’ve learnt running a business where everyone works remotely 3D HR Legal founder Joanne Alilovic sums up 7 of her biggest learnings after six years of running a business where everyone works remotely.
News & Views Companies with gender-diverse senior leadership teams get higher profit margins: Research Boosting female representation in leadership and senior management teams results in higher profit margins and better company performance.
Business How purpose led businesses are riding to the top Employees, consumers and investors are demanding change. Purpose-led businesses are responding to these demands. And to society’s needs.
Business How I landed my dream job for $8 during the ‘Great Re-evaluation’ When startup founder Nim de Swardt decided to apply for a new job, she didn’t go down the usual path of job applications. But her creative approach worked.
News & Views Let’s circle back: The 14 most-despised workplace phrases These are the workplace jargon phrases that make employees cringe, especially in the — ahem — ‘new normal’ of hybrid work.
News & Views Meaningful diversity & inclusion policies hinge on CEO buy-in How human resources managers assess their CEO’s true intentions on diversity are crucial to understanding whether an organization’s diversity agenda will be followed.
Business The AFR didn’t include one woman in its ‘Seven business legends who shaped Australia’ list Not a single woman, or person of colour was mentioned in the list that focused on seven white men who were defined as “powerbrokers”.
Business 100 CEOs sign public pledge to stamp out sexual harassment Coordinated by the Diversity Council of Australia, the zero-tolerance for sexual harassment pledge has been signed by more than 100 CEOs.