More employers have received employer of choice accreditation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency this year despite stricter criteria, the list released today shows. Also in this article, a Senate inquiry majority has opposed passing a bill that would ban "pay gag clauses" in employment contracts; a state government has announced initiatives to boost workplace gender equality; and more.
BHP Billiton is undergoing a "macro change" to reach ambitious diversity targets, and has already clocked some early wins, according to one of its talent leaders.
Adopting tactics traditionally used in marketing to define ideal candidates gives employers an advantage in hiring the talent they need, according to researchers from job search engine Indeed. Also in this article, three ways to harness the capabilities of an older workforce.
HR and business leaders who attended this week's annual diversity debate walked out overwhelmingly convinced that engaging men is not the best way to achieve gender equality.
The impact s-x discrimination has on the gender pay gap has increased in the past decade, according to KPMG research. Meanwhile, new reports reveal: men think male leaders consistently outperform their female counterparts; what's driving engagement gaps in lower-engaged workplaces; and employees are dissatisfied with leadership development.
Employers can address the opposition and defensiveness that thwarts diversity and inclusion progress only by raising employees' awareness of 'privilege', according to a researcher.
Australia should scrap its outdated long-service leave system, according to an academic. Meanwhile, one in two HR managers intend to increase salaries this quarter; a new ruling casts doubt on the anti-bullying laws' coverage; and more.
Employers' calls for more flexible workplace regulation are misguided, a new discussion paper says. Meanwhile, other research highlights diminishing support for LGBTI inclusion; falling salaries in HR; limited promotion of paternity leave; and more.
A new case clarifies that documented or not, employers that offer flexible work can face liability for injuries that occur while employees work from home. Then, read why 'dinosaur' ASX 200 companies won't add women to their boards; where leadership pipelines are failing; and more.
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