Seventeen new organisations have received 'employer of choice for gender equality' citations this year, following a rise in flexible work, programs to support women into leadership, and other key developments in diversity progress. » more »
Strategies to support and retain older workers are moving out of the 'diversity domain' as leading organisations embrace multi-stage lives and careers, a specialist says. » more »
Employers' focus on internal mobility and other cost-saving recruitment strategies runs the risk of undermining an organisation's diversity and inclusion goals, a specialist says. » more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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