Pregnant women and new mothers subjected to alarming rates of workplace discrimination
Pregnant employees and new mothers returning to the workforce are experiencing alarming rates of discrimination, sexism and exclusion, a new study reveals.
Australian study finds leadership job applicants with ethnic names receive far fewer call backs than those with English names
A Monash Business School study has found that ethnic discrimination is particularly pronounced in the recruitment for leadership positions.
MindTribes co-founder Div Pillay launches #NotMe app in Australia for workers to report racism and discrimination anonymously
After searching the world for solutions to enable safe and anonymous reporting, Div Pillay has launched the #NotMe App in Australia.
Applicants from ethnic backgrounds 57% less likely to be considered for leadership roles despite identical resumes, huge study finds
In contemporary Australia, a significant portion of business and political leaders are white individuals with English names. This raises the question: is there a glass ceiling for ethnic minorities in Australia?
Fathers with caregiver responsibilities face same level of workplace discrimination as mothers: study
Women are often the main focus in the caregiving conversation, but a new report reveals that working fathers trying to shoulder more care of their children feel discriminated against in the workplace.
Social class significantly affects how we are treated at work. It’s time to talk openly about it
Australia is far from a 'classless society'. It's time to get realistic about how social class is leaving people behind, writes Lisa Annese.
Why a positive obligation to eliminate discrimination and harassment will benefit workplaces
One of the Respect@Work report recommendations is to legislate for a positive duty to be placed on all employers to take reasonable measures to eliminate sex discrimination and sexual harassment.
Beyond pronouns: How to improve non-binary inclusion in your organisation
Fostering non-binary inclusion at work, like other forms of inclusion, will benefit your staff, attract high-quality future employees and appeal to clients who choose to support inclusive businesses.
Michaelia Cash opens consultation for outstanding Respect@Work law reforms
Senator Cash said the feedback would help the government decide on the next steps to consider the legal frameworks protecting people from sexual harassment in Australian workplaces.
In good faith: How will the Religious Discrimination Bill affect workplaces?
The proposed Religious Discrimination Bill has important implications for employers when regulating their own, and their employees’ conduct.
Government’s new workplace harassment laws are not as “comprehensive” as they should be
The Morrison government introduced a bill to legislate changes in response to the Respect at Work report. But has it missed the mark?
“Get unstuck, get clear, get moving”: How to be a more effective ally to the BIPOC in your business
To create a world that is free from systemic discrimination and racism, Winitha Bonney says businesses must choose to do what she calls the 'hard, difficult, uncomfortable, and challenging work'. Here's how to get started.
