How the back-to-office transition can harm diversity, inclusion, and worker performance
Hybrid working promises the best of in-person collaboration and remote efficiency, but businesses that get the back-to-office transition wrong could sideline their most effective staff, says Diversity Council of Australia CEO Lisa Annese.
Startup Speakers launches to amplify diverse voices in the Australian startup ecosystem
Startup Speakers aims to foster equal representation for speakers from all backgrounds and genders to increase their visibility.
The problem with D&I initiatives? They’re often not diverse or inclusive
Many organisations are still clinging to an out of date, top-down approach to diversity and inclusion. Here's what needs to change.
Six steps to embedding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into the fabric of your company
Diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces promote respect and understanding, which in turn fosters closer teams and deeper trust between team members, creating more engaged and committed employees.
Walk the talk: The blueprint Australian business leaders need to tackle our mental health crisis
A new study by Diversity Council Australia shows mental health in Australian workplaces is a tale of two halves: senior executives are finding ways to cope with mental health challenges, while employees in entry level and non-managerial positions are finding it harder.
Throwing money at the problem won’t fix the supply chain industry. Hiring more women will
Increasing the number of women in the supply chain industry could be the difference between a thriving post-COVID economy and bare supermarket shelves.
An inside look at how Canva incorporates diversity in its daily operations
Canva's leadership operations Jennie Rogerson shares a behind-the-curtain view of how the company approaches diversity.
Employees’ experience of workplace inclusion strongly linked to class, research shows
Addressing barriers to class-inclusion in the workplace could help teams work more effectively and deliver better customer service.
Why emotional intelligence is essential for a truly diverse workforce
A real commitment to diversity goes beyond recruiting employees with certain characteristics and prioritises emotional intelligence too.
Digital tools will help you win the retail recruitment race in 2020
Modern tech solutions will help Australian retailers to hire the right staff, in volume and faster than their competitors, writes Jane Bianchini.
Forget gender quotas: It’s time to review your definition of diversity
So, let’s keep tracking our traditional diversity numbers, but also recognise it’s about more than gender and have a look at behaviour.
The cost of belonging: Are minority spaces in the workplace doing more harm than good?
With many businesses appearing keen to support a more diverse workforce, where minority group members feel welcome, special 'spaces' are becoming common.
