Michelle Gallaher is the newly appointed CEO of the company ShareRoot. Her appointment to this top job comes off the back of findings that just 11 ASX200 companies have female chief executives. Gallah…
Meet Emily Milton Smith: The young woman leading change with empathy
Emily Milton Smith is leading the next generation of young women from a place empathy. She’s spoken passionately about girl’s rights at the UN, been named NSW Young Volunteer of the Year a…
How Uber’s Susan Anderson is changing how we move/get around
Uber’s general manager for Australia and New Zealand Susan Anderson is building a powerful legacy as a leader. She sits down with Women’s Agenda to discuss her love of “scary” ideas and how she’s maki…
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern is engaged to partner Clarke Gayford
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner, Clarke Gayford are engaged. On Friday, a spokesperson for Ardern said the couple became engaged over the Easter holiday break. The couple of …
Enough with the data. It’s time to double down to end gender inequality
Almost every day when I open my browser to read the latest news, I see more statistics articulating the extent of gender inequality in this country. The pay gap, the lack of female business leaders, d…
When promoting true merit leads to promoting women
The first step to solving a problem is to admit that it exists, and that it’s in your power to do something about it. Co-operative and mutual enterprises regard themselves as ethical businesses. As me…
Penny Wong receives major non-partisan political leadership award
Penny Wong has been named the 2018 McKinnon Political Leader of the Year. She received the award for her leadership and advocacy in promoting tolerance and inclusiveness in Australia, and for playing …
White Ribbon Australia appoints new CEO Delia Donovan
Delia Donovan has been appointed the newest CEO of White Ribbon Australia. Her appointment follows a tumultuous period for the organisation with the departure of previous CEO Tracy McLeod Howe, after …
It’s not just the board and CEO that can improve workplace culture. Diversity is key.
The Governance Institute Australia is the only independent professional association with a sole focus on whole-of-organisation governance. You can find out more about their full suite of courses and e…
Five things employers can do to better support women
Women are entering and staying in the workforce in greater numbers than ever before, but many of us are still fighting an uphill battle when it comes to career opportunities. We’re still earning…
