So if we all agree that women have the same capability as men to be technically competent in their field, when this is used in combination with their natural ability to understand others and empathise, I believe this is the time where women will come into their own and start to excel in the workplace.
Gender Diversity
Teaching little girls to lead
By the age of two, most children use gender pronouns in their speech and proactively identify people as men and women. And by the time they turn seven, little boys and little girls have already learnt a lot about what is expected of them within our – binary – gender system. Much of this learning is unintentional, communicated via pop culture….
Jonathan embraces Medibank’s flexibility to be the best dad he can be
Parenthood is easy and hard, fun and challenging, and has many highs and lows but most importantly, it is about spending time with your children and raising them in a happy and loving environment. Medibank’s Training & Facilitation Manager and father of one, Jonathan Millen understands the importance of a flexible workplace in being able…
What we miss when we focus on the gender wage gap
The gender pay gap currently stands at 23% in Australia, but this statistic alone does not capture the full problem. If you don’t have a job, the opportunity to work enough hours, or good working conditions, then wage parity is a secondary issue. The latest data show 9.4% of the female workforce had insufficient hours…
Know what you are worth
Believe in yourself and be confident to ask for remuneration that matches your skill set – your career depends on it.
Eight ways to tackle gender inequality at work
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has profiled eight organisations using smart strategies to create greater equality between women and men in their workplaces. WGEA Director Libby Lyons said employers were increasingly aware of the strong business case for improving gender equality in the workplace and looking for ways to create lasting change. “Sometimes it…
Why we need to change more than just the workplace to encourage women in leadership
MATTHEW SALISBURY, OF WSP, SHARES HIS VIEWS ON WHAT IT WILL TAKE TO ACHIEVE GENDER EQUITY IN AUSTRALIA. Four years ago, US businesswoman and author Sheryl Sandberg had discussion boards buzzing with her book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead. In it she told women to empower themselves, step up the challenge and embrace…
Superstars to smash science gender stereotypes
30 female scientists and technologists have been named by Science and Technology Australia as the first Superstars of STEM – ready to smash stereotypes and forge a new generation of role models for young women and girls. More than 300 applicants vied for a spot to be a Superstar, with the successful candidates to receive…
Getting Paid to Dad – surviving & thriving on 4 months paternity leave
I have just finished 15 weeks of full paid parental leave. Yesterday, I returned to work. My employer, PwC Australia gave me the opportunity to stay at home for over 3 months to look after my 6-9 month old son as my wife returned to part-time work, whilst I remained on full pay. I started out thinking of…
#FWDay2017 – FlexBetter is not rhetoric; it’s genuinely there to be embraced
Today is the launch of Flexible Working Day, which provides us with an opportunity to celebrate and showcase how flexible working can benefit all employees and employers. Medibank’s own FlexBetter provides employees with a variety of options to help incorporate flexibility into their days. Justine Cain, Divisional General Manager of Medibank Health, actively uses FlexBetter in order to achieve…
#FWDay2017 – celebrating Westpac NZ’s approach to flexibility
As part of our support for Flexible Working Day 2017, FlexCareers will be showcasing some of the great work our clients in New Zealand are doing with regards to flexibility, and their commitment to offering flexible working arrangements as part of a broader strategy to increasing female participation in the workforce at leadership level. New Zealand…
Female entrepreneurs and the curse of ‘male-only’ business attributes
In theory, the world of entrepreneurship should be gender-blind. Start-up businesses are judged on whether they survive or die, and you might have thought that the same stark definition was applied to entrepreneurs themselves. But the discussion around how business people operate in this bruising arena has struggled to detach itself from broader stereotyping around sex – and it is starting to wear thin.
The hunt for the Superstars of STEM to engage more women in science
Superstars of STEM is a new program by Science and Technology Australia that aims to smash the stereotypical portrait of people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The Conversation
Why working mum is a dirty word (or two)
Working Mum is a catchy title, it tells you how it is, it’s a badge of honour, but does it do more harm than good for you in business?
Age – don’t let it curb your career change
With over half of us unhappy in our jobs, it’s somewhat unsurprising if you find yourself pondering a different career.
Have You Got What it Takes for a Career as a Game Designer
The way we work in the future and the industries with jobs growth will look very different to the labour market of today.
Confidence is not key to a woman’s success
Let’s look at why confidence is not the only key to a woman’s success.
From novelty to norm: the bumpy road to gender equality in tech
At what point will we no longer have “women in tech” panels, and just simply have panels with women on them, talking about the amazing things they do and know? Nicola Hazell is doing something about it.
Ecosystem of choices: uniting parenthood and career progression
As we head towards the opening of applications for Deloitte’s Return to Work program at the end of February, here is a bit more information on what it’s really like to work flexibly for Deloitte
Going part time doesn’t have to mean going backwards
Adele was determined to find a role that would give her the flexibility she needed to be a mum whilst advancing her career. Here’s how she found it.