News & Views Harassed, abused, assaulted at work? We all have stories & it’s time they’re told The National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment at Work is now taking submissions. We all have stories and this is our chance to tell them.
Uncategorised Survey: Bad conference behaviour and inappropriate comments still a problem in financial services The culture of financial services is changing for the better but sexual harassment is still an issue and conference behaviour needs to be addressed, according to the findings of a small survey initiated by Financial Executive Women (FEW).
News & Views Sarah Hanson-Young seeks legal advice. David Leyonhjelm should seek help to understand why he’s offensive It’s a matter of principle, says Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who is seeking legal advice over disgusting comments made by Senator David Leyonhjelm.
Employers What organisations must do to minimise risk of sexual harassment and create safe environments for staff Organisations and their leaders are well placed to challenge the systems, structures and cultures that have enabled sexual harassment and sexual assault to be perpetrated for so long.
News & Views “Stop shagging men, Sarah”: David Leyonhjelm confirms status as inspiring statesman Senator David Leyonhjelm helpfully advised his colleague Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young to stop shagging men across the chamber on Thursday.
News & Views The ‘no dickheads policy’ driving decisions at one VC firm & a new code of conduct for the startup community Blackbird ventures partner Samantha Wong has headed up a new code of conduct for the startup community, aiming to end sexual harassment bad behaviour.
Ed's Blog Men are scared of women at work. A true (and ridiculous) story. A new report by the Art of Mentoring, shows that the proportion of Australian men uncomfortable about working alone with a woman has doubled since #MeToo
Appointments NOW Australia appoints Kristine Ziwica as executive director Kristine Ziwica’s appointment as Executive Director of NOW Australia marks a “major milestone” in the organisation’s fight to end sexual harassment at work.
News & Views Podcast: On this week’s 3 game-changers for women at work We talk the latest game-changers for women at work. There have been some big ones this week. Also best reads and watching, all in 30 minutes.
News & Views A note to men worried about #MeToo If you have ever violated a woman – in any context – you do have grounds to be afraid of #MeToo. If not, don’t worry about it. Speak up instead.
Ed's Blog More than a hashtag: Why Nike’s exodus of badly-behaved executives is so significant A group of women at Nike were fed up with the toxic culture and their revolt prompted Nike’s exodus of badly-behaved executives
Ed's Blog ‘Something wasn’t right’: What Kara Frederick learned from negotiating with Harvey Weinstein When the Sydney-based VC Partner Kara Frederick was in New York a decade ago she negotiated directly with Harvey Weinstein and his brother Bob about investing in the Weinstein company.