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Tinder

After an employee’s “vile” Tinder messages were circulated online, this boss took swift action

A man has lost his job after he allegedly sent vile and sexist messages to a woman who rejected his advances on popular dating app Tinder.

Dan Tehan

Federal government announces targeted support for Victorian families and childcare providers, but stops short of “wholesale reform”

The federal government's childcare recovery package aims to alleviate pressure on parents looking to rejoin the workforce.

Pippa Hallas

The legacy of Ella Baché: A tale of female tenacity, friendship and grit

Pippa Hallas, chief of Ella Baché, was largely oblivious to her family’s remarkable history until she took the reins as the business’ leader.

women on startup boards employee share scheme

‘Inherent insularity’: A persistent boys’ club is holding the startup ecosystem back

Despite significant awareness being raised and resources being thrown at closing the gap, the startup ecosystem continues to be dominated by men.

business woman parental leave

Whatever you think you know about ‘good leadership’ is wrong

Greater diversity leads to greater yields for business, and inclusive and empathetic leadership breeds productivity, loyalty and motivation.

women

“Many women have reservations against women leaders”: Seven ways to reduce bias in the workplace

A whopping 28% of women and 45% of men consider women to be less qualified for leadership positions, so here is what you can do to reduce workplace bias.

Older workers

Ageism is rife: A third of employers illegally specify an age limit on job applications, new research shows

Tens of thousands of mature, well-qualified Australians are still being ruled out on the basis of their age before they even get a foot in the door.

Richard Branson

‘Government inadequacy’: The businesses joining Richard Branson to drive social change in Australia

Believing governments have stopped serving the people adequately, Richard Branson and the B Team are stepping up to drive positive change.

Michelle Bridges

“It’s smoke and mirrors”: Why Michelle Bridges doesn’t want it all

Michelle Bridges flew to prominence during the early-2000s after a long-running stint on The Biggest Loser and is now a household name.

innovation

“Concealing compromises wellbeing”: Closeted LGBTIQ+ employees are dissatisfied and unhappy

The majority of LGBTIQ+ employees in Australia are not comfortable sharing their identity at work, compromising their overall wellbeing and performance.

Teepee Nights

The business idea that upped the ante on kids birthday parties

Founder of Teepee Nights, Katherine Fuchs, had a light-bulb moment during a family camping trip: why not bring camping fun to urban homes?

Post #MeToo: More women demand raises and companies enforce ‘love contracts’

The #MeToo movement has widely been described as a reckoning after an unprecedented number of women globally, exposed stories of sexual hara…

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