News & Views Senior TV executive lands a big job & is described as “mum of four”. TV executive Alex Mahon is appointed CEO of Channel 4 & is described as “mum of four” in headline. Why is her family status relevant?
Politics What’s the deal with economic leadership and women in Australia? Economic leadership and women in Australia: The three most important economic positions have been held by men, exclusively. Mark Kenny asks why this is.
Leadership How Sydney secured the ‘Davos for Women’ 2018 Global Summit Sydney to host the 2018 Global Summit for Women. Dubbed Davos for Women it is a prestigious event that will bring thousands of delegates to Australia.
News & Views An open letter to Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer Girls schools not to blame for lack of women in leadership. The Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia writes an open letter to Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer
Ed's Blog Sam Mostyn: Why I am proud to have been a quota appointment on the AFL. Sam Mostyn: Why I am proud to have been a quota appointment on the AFL. That is controversial to say but I knew I was qualified.
Leadership “We need to back ourselves”: Michelle Deshong on the rise of Aboriginal women leaders “We need to back ourselves,” Michelle Deshong on the rise of Aboriginal women leaders, ahead of the 2017 She Leads conference.
Ed's Blog What a morning with Quentin Bryce taught me. Life advice from Quentin Bryce. What I learned after a morning with the author of Dear Quentin on childcare, motherhood, resilience and sexism.
Leadership Why you can’t succeed pretending to be something – or someone – you’re not. You can’t succeed pretending to be someone you’re not. When people no longer know what you stand for they will question your intentions and credibility.
News & Views A memo to the 14 chairmen of ASX200 companies without a single female director. There are 14 companies on the ASX200 without a singe female director. The chairs from 53 leading companies talk about why women on boards matters.
News & Views A fearless girl stares down Wall Street’s Charging Bull A fearless girl stares down Wall Street’s Charging Bull to draw attention to the dearth of women on boards on International Women’s Day.
Ed's Blog How do I really feel about International Women’s Day? Underwhelmed. International Women’s Day attracts so much attention but it doesn’t amount to substantive change. Platitudes don’t help gender equality.
News & Views Top tier female managers earn $93,000 less than their male peers. A report released by Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre and WGEA shows the pay gap in Australia means women managers earn $93,000 less than male managers.