ACSI slams Australia’s biggest companies for poor gender diversity
A policy could see ACSI issuing recommendations “against” male director re-elections, where companies fail to meet the minimum of women holding 30% of board seats.
Lip service or active allyship? How men can actually advance gender equity
For too long I've been one of a handful of token males at International Women's Day events, where the narrative has been about gender equity and the question has been asked: "Why don't we have more men in the room?"
Gender-diverse leadership teams lead to 30% higher profit margins, new research shows
Boosting female representation in senior management teams results in higher profit margins and better company performance, a new study shows.
Why redefining expertise is essential to achieving gender diversity
With International Women’s Day just around the corner, gender diversity in corporations, particularly at the senior level, remains an important conversation
‘Invisible attributes’: You can’t tell diversity from only a photograph
If you look at the photo that goes with this article, you might not think you're looking at a diverse group of women. But you are.
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.
Sexual harassment in the workplace: Why businesses need to be proactive, not reactive
Laws to better protect women from workplace sexual harassment have passed Parliament, but businesses still need to take action too.
“So much more that can be done”: What you can do to better support women-led startups
"Your action and inaction will define what the future looks like for female founders," writes Michelle Fotheringham.
Winners of Women in AI Awards demonstrate how a “diverse workforce equals diverse solutions”
The Australia and New Zealand Women in AI Awards has named its winners, with a broad range of work and industries highlighted across the list.
How comprehensively do Australian newspapers cover the topic of workplace gender diversity?
Let's take a closer look at what Australian print media narratives do, don’t, and should, tell us about gender diversity in our workplaces.
Women bosses bring profits: Company values soar $80 million under female CEOs, world-first study shows
A new study shows companies must include women in leadership roles as they develop post-COVID-19 recovery plans, WGEA director Libby Lyons says.
Entrepreneurship needs feminism: How do we close the gender gap in Australian business?
We asked some of Australia's best and brightest entrepreneurs: 'How do we close the gender gap in Australian business?' Here's what they said.