Posts tagged "discrimination"

In the Australian startup ecosystem, meritocracy does not exist. We lack diversity at the angel, fund, founder, senior leadership and engineering levels. 

Australian businesses must tackle ageism and prepare for the talent shortage that will come as our population ages.  

Sportsbet engaged in sexist behaviour with its recent marketing campaign, the Ad Standards Board has determined in a recent ruling.

An Adelaide butcher created a depiction which 'incited hatred or contempt', the advertising watchdog has found in a recent ruling.

The notion that age is a realistic predictor of relevance and value is bollocks. There are so many other components to throw in the evaluation pot.

"I’d met a chief executive officer who'd just hired a woman for the role of chief financial officer … who it just so happens was four months pregnant."

Israel Folau's sacking could put employers in a difficult position if he wins his Federal Court bid.

Despite longstanding laws prohibiting return-to-work discrimination, reports have found it’s pervasive. So here’s what not to do and not to ask.

Advances in automation and artificial intelligence mean we’re on the threshold of discoveries that could change human society — for better or worse.

If women cannot even achieve parity of appointments in this scenario — the wake of the #MeToo movement — it’s difficult to imagine when they ever will.

Just 16% of adults with autism are in full-time paid employment, and most of them face bullying, discrimination and isolation.

A landmark study has revealed the underpayment of migrant workers is widespread in Australia, and the vast majority don't report it.