Australia’s journey toward workplace gender equity has reached a pivotal milestone. The Gender Equity Insights 2025 report, released by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) in partnership with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), delivers compelling new evidence that gender balance in leadership is a business imperative. Drawing on a decade of longitudinal data covering …
Can we even talk about race anymore? Talking about race can be uncomfortable—especially in today’s climate, where the conversation is often politicized and emotionally charged. But despite this discomfort, surveys show that most people still want to engage in discussions about race, diversity, fairness and inclusion. A recent poll found that nearly six in ten …
Imagine this: You’ve landed a new job and are stepping into a fresh role within a new organisation with a fresh set of faces and expectations. During your first 60 days, the excitement is palpable, but so is the overwhelming feeling of navigating a new environment. Now, consider this scenario: You’re a parent, uncle, or …
The outcome of the defamation case involving Bruce Lehrmann and Channel 10, as well as Lisa Wilkinson, carries crucial lessons for Australian employers. Ultimately the case was decided on the question of whether the defendants could establish on a balance of probabilities that Brittany Higgins had been raped by Bruce Lehrmann in the early hours …
The UK has taken a big step towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace with the release of a panel report issued under the authority of Kemi Badenoch, the UK Minister for Women and Equalities. Published on March 20, 2024, this report marks a significant moment in addressing the complex challenges surrounding DEI. …
The term “sexual harassment” was brought to light by journalist and feminist Lin Farley in 1975 during a hearing of the New York Human Rights Commission. As public awareness grew, laws prohibiting sexual harassment were passed in different jurisdictions, including Australia, culminating in the federal Sex Discrimination Act in 1984. Companies proceeded to institute compulsory …
Humans are fallible. When making judgments or even when undertaking important decisions, we frequently haphazardly select information which suits our pre-dispositions. We easily rely on data which is inaccurate, inapposite or simply false. In the workplace, this deficiency leads to failures in business and talent management decisions. One factor which negatively impacts our decision-making …
Christine Holgate is but the latest female victim of the wretched, toxic masculine culture which pervades many of Australia’s political, corporate and sporting institutions. Her tale forcefully related to a Senate committee exposure once again of a culture where male power-plays exact a fearful toll on women: in Christine’s case causing her to contemplate suicide. …