LinkedIn’s seven Australian ‘Changemakers’ to lead conversations on diversity, mental health, and sustainability
Each will receive support from LinkedIn as they seek to define the future of work and bring communities together to give and get help.
Qantas to appeal court ruling that found it unlawfully sacked 2000 workers
Qantas is fighting hard to not bring back thousands of jobs it outsourced during the pandemic, appealing a Federal Court case ruling that found it unlawfully sacked 2,000 ground crew in 2020.
Small business owners are not OK, and we need to address it at the cause
Many businesses are running on fumes, racking up debts and desperately trying to keep their heads above water. There is nothing ‘OK’ about it.
Why was only one woman appointed to lead an ASX 300 company in the past year?
Progress on seeing women appointed to more corporate leadership positions we know is far too slow, but we don’t expect it to be virtually nonexistent.
How these 30 Australian business founders look after their own mental health
Being an entrepreneur can be isolating. Take notes from how these business owners manage their mental health and apply what works for you.
From one tradie to another: How to support mental wellbeing on the worksite
Construction workers are at least six times more likely to die by suicide than on workplace accidents. Here's how to talk about mental health in trades.
“We will all reap the rewards”: Why workplaces need to better encourage neurodiverse individuals
With understanding colleagues and a flexible work culture, neurodiverse individuals can reach their potential and be recognised as highly valuable employees.
Ask quality questions: Eight ways to dig deeper with your staff this R U OK? Day
It's not always easy to have a personal conversation with your colleagues, or expect your employees to open up with you when they’re not okay.
Peter Strong: Why is the safety and welfare of self-employed women being ignored?
Peter Strong questions whether the outcomes of the National Summit and the Respect@Work report will favour those with the bigger voices while ignoring others.
SME advocates call out Women’s Safety Summit for overlooking small business
Business advocates have called out the National Summit on Women’s Safety for failing to include more small business voices, saying that any discussion about the role of employers in women’s safety is not complete without their perspective.
Is a ‘gender gap in belonging’ causing women to leave the workforce?
Global research has found that only one quarter of workers feel a strong sense of belonging at work, with 31% being men and 22% being women.
Here’s what a positive duty for employers to prevent sexual discrimination would look like
One of the key recommendations the government ignored from the landmark Respect@Work report could have gone a long way to preventing workplace sexual harassment.