Family Friendly Workplaces

Australia has a significant opportunity to modernise how we combine work and care. Now a landmark Senate report provides a roadmap on how to get there. 

A strong and diverse workforce is essential across the STEM sector to address some of our nation’s most confronting and enduring challenges.

After 12 years since its introduction, policymakers have the chance to reform Paid Parental Leave (PPL)  within its grasp to finally bring Australia’s scheme into line with the OECD average, but we need a greater sense of urgency.

In many respects the illusive future of work has arrived. Will this momentum continue through to the new year?

The Albanese Government has been swift in communicating its intent to shift the dial by increasing the number of paid weeks offered, lifting the eligibility cap, making it more flexible and removing references to primary and secondary carer labels that encourage both parents to participate in taking the leave, but is it enough?  

Hathaway’s powerful call to action for global gender equality came via video message at the Business 20 (B20), held in Bali this year.

Leaders across industries addressed the Work&Care Summit, hosted by Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW), to discuss how the businesses are rethinking care. 

The ACTU has identified reforming paid parental leave as a key strategy for halving the national gender pay gap and the workforce participation gap.

Employers need to consider what candidates really want. A new McKinsey report identifies the five talent pools to understand.

Plenty of employers have great flexible work policies, but how many actually push to ensure it’s seen as acceptable?

An additional year of education. Pay parental leave reform. Childcare reform. The future could look much brighter for families.