News & Views Breaking the boys’ club: Why optical allyship in advertising has to stop Despite the advertising industry’s vocal advocacy for diversity and inclusion, a closer look reveals that much of this “allyship” is optical.
News & Views Steve McQueen calls out ‘deeply offensive words’ in solidarity with female cinematographers Director Steve McQueen has pulled out of a film festival in Poland in solidarity with female cinematographers.
News & Views New industry standards to improve diversity in tech sector Tech Council of Australia has launched a new set of standards in an aim to find more workers and diversify the tech industry.
News & Views Why gender balance in business isn’t about “fairness”, it’s about innovation and growth Understanding both genders is key to better business. It drives innovation and stronger connections with customers.
Business Most consumers say a brand’s diversity and inclusion reputation influences their purchasing decisions Three quarters of consumers say that a brand’s diversity and inclusion reputation influences their purchasing decisions.
Soapbox Why the return of the AFR’s Leadership Awards this year shamefully missed the mark At the AFR’s Women’s Leadership Awards, only one winner was not of Anglo-Saxon heritage, writes Caitlin Figueiredo.
Partner Content Why we should take ‘the long view’ on gender equality, according to Wendy McCarthy Wendy McCarthy prides herself on “taking the long view”. In fact, that’s the name of her handle for her X account.
Leadership Looking to truly embrace workplace diversity and inclusion? These strategies can accelerate change Diversity and inclusion is good for business, communities and organisations’ performance, so why is progress so glacially slow?
Leadership How to use your voice and body language to command space in any room DEI advocate and founder of Keynoteworthy Cathy Ngo gives advice on amplifying and championing underrepresented and underestimated voices.
Leadership Want to make your organisation inclusive? Apply intersectional feminism Renowned cross-cultural consultant Tasneem Chopra gives a Keynote on how the role of cultural diversity informs representative leadership.
Business Advocates call out “disappointingly low” cultural diversity on ASX 300 boards The Asian Australian Lawyers Association has said it is “very disappointed” in the landmark findings of the latest Watermark Index.
Leadership Almost 6 in 10 women do not feel represented on International Women’s Day Survey data highlights the shortcomings of Australia’s IWD celebrations as much of the country’s diverse population of women feel excluded.