Symmetra’s latest research on bias and workplace flexibility has been featured in the Australian Financial Review. Coming soon, Symmetra’s WhitePaper on the conundrum of flexibility identifies some of the most persistent biases of those who work flexibly. Below is the article from the AFR. Six reasons why flexible work spells career death Why do leaders …
The demand for workplace flexibility appears to be coming from all quarters – employees want it and organisations know they should do it, but for some reason, there is little traction. Why do so many good intentions of increasing the uptake of flexible work options often result in very little change? One common error we …
As this national public holiday approaches, it is an important to recognise that not every Australian celebrates this day. There are many mixed feelings within our society, having multiple meanings as a day of both celebration and of mourning. Each year, Australia Day is one of the highlights of the summer. Perfectly positioned in the …
Symmetra has released a video which takes a fun look at flexibility in the workplace – why some organisations are struggling with it, and what they can do about it. To learn more about Symmetra’s FlexAgility solutions, visit our page or call us on +61 (0) 2 8570 9400
An article by Errol Price, Legal Director, Symmetra The legal profession in Australia, like its counterparts in other advanced jurisdictions, is facing a period of radical change. The business model which has served the profession well for over a century is now starting to show strains and cracks. The changes will take place in many …
Heather Price, Symmetra CEO, was recently featured on the Ambition website, discussing Unconscious Bias. To read the article, check out the Ambition Website
Kate Kelleher, a senior consultant with Symmetra attended Supply Nation’s Connect 2013 awards conference in Melbourne on May 14 and 15 this year. Supply Nation provides a direct business to business purchasing link between corporate Australia, government agencies and Indigenous-owned businesses. They are otherwise known as a dating agency for business. Kelleher, who is Supply …
By Errol Price, Director – Legal. It has often been remarked that the law lags behind Social and Economic changes. We see this once again with the Law’s rather slow adaptation to significant social shifts regarding the rights of mothers returning to work after having children. Between 1991 and 2011 (according to census data) the …
In November 2012, The Australian Federal Government followed through on their promise to modernise and improve on the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act. The new amended act has been developed to drive improved gender equality outcomes and provide business with a new framework for gender equality. So… what’s new? New name and …
We can’t escape Sandberg’s message: “Women need to break the stereotypes that keep them from excelling. They need to take a seat at the table. They need to quit leaving mentally before they’ve really left.” “While women continue to outpace men in educational achievement, we have ceased making real progress at the top of any …