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.
News & Views Landmark ruling deems employer liable for an employee killed by her partner while working from home A landmark court ruling has seen an employer deemed liable for an employee who was killed by her partner while working from home in NSW.
News & Views What 800+ women really want from employers Genuinely flexible working opportunities trump pay when it comes to what women most want from an employer, according to our recent survey.
Business Post #MeToo: More women demand raises and companies enforce ‘love contracts’ Since #MeToo more women than ever are requesting raises and companies are reviewing their policies, enforcing “love contracts” for workplace relationships.
Employers The case for paid domestic violence leave: ‘It’s overdue and life-saving’ Domestic violences costs the Australian economy $12 billion a year and too many women their lives. Paid domestic violence leave is a life saving policy.
Business Revealed: The 106 best employers for women in Australia The Workplace Gender Equality Agency has today released its annual list of Employers of Choice for Gender Equality.
Jugglehood How employers can better manage maternity leave and support working mums In terms of OECD countries, sadly Australia is still far from taking the lead when it comes to supporting pregnant women in the workplace.
