Top mentors, recruiters and diversity leaders recognised
HR professionals and other industry leaders have been recognised in numerous awards recently, in areas covering mentoring, recruitment and talent acquisition, and LGBTI leadership. » more »
Diversity & inclusion (321 items)
"Substantial" drop in pay equity action; "Glacial" progress on exec roles
The total remuneration gender pay gap closed a bit further in 2019-20, but there was also a "substantial" decline in employers taking action on pay equity even before the pandemic hit, according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency. » more »
Class has biggest influence on inclusion; Frontline managers 'disempowered'; and more
Social class is the diversity demographic with the greatest impact on whether employees are included or excluded at work, new research suggests. Meanwhile frontline managers have been disempowered during the pandemic, and employees are feeling unrecognised and unsupported. » more »
'Lean in' advice debunked; D&I roles on the rise; and more
An Australian researcher has debunked advice that women should 'lean in' to improve their status at work. Also in this article: D&I roles have moved beyond 'tick the box' status, jobs data shows, and how employers are replacing traditional end-of-year parties. » more »
'Active allyship' not flowing from the top
The number of 'active allies' promoting workplace inclusion is increasing, but senior leaders must do more as role models in the space, research shows. » more »
Employers making 'slow but sure' progress on gender equity
Most organisations in Australia are making steady progress towards gender equality at work, new Mercer research shows. Also in this article: where diversity and inclusion practices are still falling down. » more »
Dismissal claims balloon; Gender pay progress stalls; and more
COVID-19 has caused unfair dismissal claims and stand down disputes to skyrocket. Also in this article: gender pay progress stalls; mental health is the biggest issue facing employers; and more. » more »
Clear business case for maintaining flexible work; "Bad attitude" employee loses AA claim; and more
New research shows it would be a mistake for employers to return to business as usual instead of maintaining their workplace flexibility. Also in this article: the Federal Circuit Court has rejected an injured worker's adverse action claim; new rulings on standdowns, JobKeeper disputes and more; and fewer employees are coming out at work. » more »
"New wave of work" needs clear and inclusive practices
The switch to working from home en masse initially seemed like it could shift the dial on gender equality, but the reality has been quite different, says an expert. » more »
"Fatigue" stifling workplace gender equality
More than a century after the first International Women's Day, employers still have a mixed response to workplace gender equality, but it's not the time for complacency. » more »
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