News & Views We must crack the code on women’s attrition in STEM A strong and diverse workforce is essential across the STEM sector to address some of our nation’s most confronting and enduring challenges.
News & Views Can policymakers deliver 52 weeks of paid parental leave by 2030 and make caregiving a national priority? 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.
Employers 4 day work weeks and stronger leave policies: The top workplace trends we’ll see in 2023 In many respects the illusive future of work has arrived. Will this momentum continue through to the new year?
News & Views The ‘investment’ over ‘deficit’ of paid parental leave – is Australia family-friendly enough? 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?
News & Views ‘The stakes couldn’t be higher’: Anne Hathaway calls for women to be prioritised in worldwide economic growth and recovery Hathaway’s powerful call to action for global gender equality came via video message at the Business 20 (B20), held in Bali this year.
Employers How family-friendly employers are thinking about what it means to ‘care’ Leaders across industries addressed the Work&Care Summit, hosted by Family Friendly Workplaces (FFW), to discuss how the businesses are rethinking care.
Employers Triple paid parental leave and give Dads the financial incentive to actually use it 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 How we work has undergone a seismic shift, but too many hiring practices haven’t evolved with the times Employers need to consider what candidates really want. A new McKinsey report identifies the five talent pools to understand.
Employers Acceptable not just available: How flexible work and paid parental leave policies support gender equity at work Plenty of employers have great flexible work policies, but how many actually push to ensure it’s seen as acceptable?
News & Views Finally, we’re seeing big policy promises that will transform Australia An additional year of education. Pay parental leave reform. Childcare reform. The future could look much brighter for families.
Partner Content The future of work must be family friendly From offering fertility leave to 20 per cent more pay for working flexibly, the Family Friendly Workplaces initiative is encouraging workplaces to meet new standards of being family-inclusive.
Employers How employers become more ‘family inclusive’ certified 70 employers are now certified as family-inclusive. So how did they do it?
