The former health minister and mother of one Nicola Roxon has been promoted to the office of attorney-general in a cabinet reshuffle. Five women now hold ministry's in the Labour government Nicola … [Read more...]
Victoria: Nurses rally for improved pay and conditions
Melbourne-based health care professionals are putting the festive season on hold to take up a debate about pay and working conditions - especially for employees in sectors that are predominately … [Read more...]
NSW Law Society to promote women in the workplace
In popular culture female lawyers are often used to portray ambitious, hard working and quintessentially modern women. Hit television shows such as Damages - which stars Australian actor Rose Byrne - … [Read more...]
AWCCI: Women to wait 179 years for equality
Equality is a word that has made its way into the mainstream media cycle and it seems set to stay there, but not everyone is working with the same definition. In recent weeks, the federal government … [Read more...]
Anna Bligh prepares for leadership challenge, as more women rise to the top of Aussie politics
Women are proving instrumental in a variety of high-profile roles that show they can excel in previously male-dominated fields. It seems that these days everywhere you look a determined woman is … [Read more...]
Local artist Samantha Everton set to make over the city streets
Women artists help to transform drab inner-city streets with innovative collaborations in the design and construction sector. In just a few years Samantha Everton has gone from a relative unknown to … [Read more...]
Women workers may receive a pay-rise in bid to close ‘gender pay gap’
Women workers in the community sector may receive a pay rise if government plans to close the gender pay gap go ahead. It wasn't so long ago that a bunch of women with long hair and peace … [Read more...]
Females cadets at centre of Australian Defence Force Academy review
Many young female cadets have been subjected to low-level sexual harassment, which is exacerbated by poor leadership and a dated defence culture, according to the sex discrimination commissioner. The … [Read more...]
The Queen uses her CHOGM address to promote women
It isn't often that Australia gets a visit from a member of the Royal family, but for just over a week that is exactly what has been happening in and around the nation. The Queen has been doing … [Read more...]
Lauren Jackson signs $1 million contract with Canberra Capitals
Women in Australia will be pleased to learn that local basketball star Lauren Jackson has secured the highest paying sporting contract for a female athlete in the nation's sporting history. In a … [Read more...]
Career Profile: Kath Hamilton, Operations Director for Yahoo!7
For centuries we’ve told stories. Now the technology of the web has become everyday, we’re telling them in hundreds of different ways while digital media companies like Yahoo!7 spread the word. Kath … [Read more...]
Medical professional in hot water over ‘selfish’ comments about women
Women in business are often highly regarded for their ability to multitask, however when it comes to work-life balance it can be difficult to find the right mix. Further complicating matters is the … [Read more...]
Landmark decision allows Australian women on the frontline
Restrictions on females in combat roles will be lifted, according to an announcement by the Department of Defence, which vowed to eliminate the "last" of the sex discrimination for frontline … [Read more...]
Wage gap ‘not affected’ by economic growth
Women living in both developed and developing nations face largely similar challenges when it comes to gender equality in the workplace, new research from the World Bank has shown. The World … [Read more...]
Library Leaders Tap into Digital Age
In a digital age, with e-books and information available at a click of a mouse or tap of an iPad or just touch phone away, public libraries are rethinking the way they operate within their Councils … [Read more...]
How To Get a Raise by Increasing Your Office Marketability
Even in uncertain economic times, it makes sense to market your skills and talents and to showcase them to best effect within the office environment. Women can increase their marketability in a number … [Read more...]
Campaign to get rid of ‘part-time work’
Claire Braund, Executive Director of Women on Boards, says the term 'part-time work' should be removed from the workforce vocabulary because of the destructive effect it has on people's careers. Ms … [Read more...]
Women, Management & Work Conference on 28-29 July 2011
Macquarie University continues to generate debate on women in management issues at their annual Women, Management & Work Conference in Sydney on 28-29 July 2011. Now in it's 23rd year, the 2011 … [Read more...]
Employees urged to treat their workplace like a hotel
Companies wishing to reduce their costs are asking employees to book a desk at work, according to a psychologist speaking at the 9th Industrial and Organisational Psychology Conference (IOP) in … [Read more...]
The Time is Right for Women
This year the oldest of the baby boomers turn 65 and this hard working generation begins its long descent into retirement. Leading KPMG demographer, Bernard Salt, predicts that the impacts of this … [Read more...]
Are You an IBMer: IBM Recruitment Australia
IBM are currently recruiting for a range of positions in Australia. Job areas include: Consulting & Services; Engineering (hardware); Finance & Accounting; Human Resources; IT & … [Read more...]
The How-To Career Guide: Get That Pay Rise
So you have the job you want, and you’ve been there for a while. Your responsibilities within the role have grown, or perhaps you’ve improved processes or profits. But there’s been no talk of … [Read more...]
Women are Losing the Board Game
In the early 1990s the case for improving gender diversity on boards was waved away with the argument that more women moving through the ‘the pipeline’ would result in them achieving board … [Read more...]
The How-To Career Guide: The Interview
You got your job application right, and you now have an interview scheduled… but it isn’t time to celebrate just yet. There could be several others shortlisted for the job, and you still have to … [Read more...]
The How-To Career Guide: Applications
So you’ve found the job you really want, but how do you make it yours? I’ve always found the application process the hardest part. How do you make yourself stand out from all the other resumes the … [Read more...]
Applications for Australia’s Paid Parental Leave Scheme open
Working parents expecting a baby in the New Year can now lodge their claims for Paid Parental Leave. For many working parents, including casual and part-time workers, contractors and the … [Read more...]
How to progress in your career – as a woman
If you want to progress in your career and achieve advancement to senior ranks, maybe even land a position on a board, you can’t just sit around waiting for opportunities to present themselves to you. … [Read more...]
Is sex appeal as important as brains in the workplace?
Dr Catherine Hakim from the London School of Economics, caused quite a stir recently when she presented a new theory of Erotic Capital in the European Sociological Review. According to Hakim, who is … [Read more...]
Women as Leaders: Claire Braund – Executive Director of Women on Boards
For the next interview in our series in the lead up to the Women, Management and Work Conference in Sydney on 29th & 30th July, I spoke to Claire Braund, the co-founder and Executive Director of … [Read more...]
Women as Leaders: Tanya Plibersek, MP
Continuing our series on 'Women as Leaders' in the lead up to the Women, Management and Work Conference scheduled for later this month, we hear from the federal Minister for Housing and the Status of … [Read more...]
Sydney company faces court over pregnancy discrimination
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched its first pregnancy discrimination case in the Federal Court in Sydney. Facing court is Wongtas Pty Ltd, operator of a commercial printing business in Riverwood, … [Read more...]
Women as Leaders: Helen Newell, Senior Executive at Asciano
In the first of a series of four interviews with women leaders who will be speaking at the Women, Management and Work Conference later this month, we meet Helen Newell, Director of Corporate … [Read more...]
Lack of family-friendly workplaces leading to loss of talent
Professional women in their 30s are opting out of full-time work at an alarmingly high rate, says the author of new research released today by the University of Melbourne. Only 38 per cent of … [Read more...]
First Elected Female President of the Academy of Science
Distinguished cancer researcher, Professor Suzanne Cory, has been elected by her peers as President of the Australian Academy of Science – an institution that has been dominated by male scientists … [Read more...]
Stay at Home Mothers worth a Six Figure Salary
According to Salary.com's "10th Annual Mom's Salary Survey" the time mothers spend performing "job functions" in the home, would equate to an annual salary of US$117,856 for a Stay-at-Home Mum. While … [Read more...]
Male Business Leaders Support Women in Business
A new leadership group of male CEOs and Chairmen has been formed to elevate the issue of women’s representation in the corporate sector on the national business agenda. The leadership group, … [Read more...]
Working Mum Told “Manage Your Family” or Face the Sack
A Western Sydney mother of two has been told by her employer she can no longer work a family-friendly shift which allows her to collect her children from school because it is her job to "manage" her … [Read more...]
Reliability more important to employers than skills and experience
A new survey has found Australian employers value reliability and loyalty in their workers much more than skills or experience. According to an Australia-wide survey of employers* commissioned by The … [Read more...]
Telstra Wins Catalyst Award for Gender Diversity Initiative
Telstra has become the first Australian company to win the prestigious Catalyst Award, an annual international award for initiatives that support and advance women in the workplace. Telstra received … [Read more...]
Eileen Doyle joins the Board of Boral Limited
Congratulations to Dr Eileen Doyle who has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Boral Limited. Dr Doyle has had a distinguished career in the materials and water industries in Australia, … [Read more...]
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