Employers Can’t get talent? Stop overlooking mums, grads and older Australians For anyone hiring talent in our current climate, it is the ultimate test. It doesn’t have to be so hard. There are smart options, right under our nose.
Business The 120 organisations named employers of choice for gender equality The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has announced its list of employers of choice for gender equality for 2022, naming 120 organisations.
Employers Sexual harassment derailed my first career. Workplace leaders must take action “My hope is that other young women don’t need to have these types of experiences with sexual harassment and discrimination, to be driven to bring about change.”
Employers As one in five Australians quit jobs, employers must get creative The Great Resignation is alive and well here in Australia, with one in five quitting jobs in the past 12 months and a another quarter considering changing jobs, according to new research from NAB.
Soapbox Women in decision-making positions improve outcomes for all of us Australians are now realising how diverse women’s leadership can help provide answers we need as we face the challenges of 2022 and beyond.
News & Views More than 3 million Australians ‘dislike’ their boss: Research The return of staff to on-site work will be thwarted by concerns from workers who dislike their boss, according to research.
News & Views Menopause remains a taboo topic in workplaces, new research reveals Menopause remains a taboo subject in the workplace, with new research revealing Australian women who experience menopause feel unsupported.
Employers The Coalition’s response to sexual harassment is being mimicked by employers defending their own claims As an employment lawyer I have noticed the same tactics being adopted by employers and in a more aggressive way than in the past.
Business Is your employer on the list? The 136 organisations given the gender equality citation Woolworths and AstraZenica are among the organisation recognised with a citation for their efforts as employers promote gender equality.
News & Views Business Council of Australia offers support for Zali Steggall’s climate change bill The Business Council of Australia has backed independent MP Zali Steggall’s proposed climate change legislation.
News & Views Got a bad boss? You’re not alone. Michelle Gibbings wants to change that Michelle Gibbings is a workplace expert who’s led a multifaceted career across the corporate sphere. She was also once a self-described ‘bad boss’.
Employers Should bosses be able to spy on workers, even when they work from home? Allowing staff to work at home requires trust and the openness to have honest, frank and supportive discussions if substandard performance is noticed.