News & Views Let’s circle back: The 14 most-despised workplace phrases These are the workplace jargon phrases that make employees cringe, especially in the — ahem — ‘new normal’ of hybrid work.
Employers Indigenous women with caring responsibilities most likely to face discrimination at work Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are carers are the most likely group to experience discrimination in Australian workplaces.
News & Views Explainer: what is a ‘positive duty’ to prevent workplace sexual harassment and why is it so important? The Morrison government says existing laws already provide a positive duty to prevent sexual harassment, but these don’t go far enough, writes Sue Williamson.
News & Views Why women need male allies in the workplace – and why fighting everyday sexism enriches men too While women felt more included when they perceived male colleagues as allies, men who saw themselves that way reported more personal growth as a result.
News & Views Menopause remains a taboo topic in workplaces, new research reveals Menopause remains a taboo subject in the workplace, with new research revealing Australian women who experience menopause feel unsupported.
News & Views Female leaders pen letter to PM: ‘Don’t forget women in the next budget’ A number of female leaders have signed a letter addressed to the Prime Minister urging him to fix workplace gender inequality.
Employers Unconscious gender biases see women getting different feedback at work to men How can gender bias in developmental feedback be corrected? Managers can overcome biases by being more aware of how they frame their advice.
News & Views ‘My body was frozen to the couch’: what I learnt from terrible burnout Recovery from burnout will be different for everyone, but you can start by addressing the root causes of overwork and hypervigilance.
News & Views Class has the strongest link to inclusion at work, so why aren’t we talking about it? Evidence shows that lower class workers in Australia aren’t getting access to a fair go in the workplace, writes Lisa Annese.
News & Views A specific kind of leader will see success during this pandemic, says Brené Brown As workplaces adjust to the reality of COVID-19, successful teams will be those led with care and courage, says Brené Brown.
News & Views Why women managers need their colleagues to back them in New research shows bosses face more discrimination if they are women – from employees of any gender. More proof of the tough reality for women managers.
News & Views Our workplaces are filthy and it’s costing us all The typical office desk is home to over 10million bacteria, 400 times more than a toilet seat. People don’t wash their hands & surfaces are officially dirty