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...]
Hillary Clinton advocates for more women in top jobs at the UN
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told a gathering at the UN in New York that the United Nations must appoint more women to top jobs in order to raise the profile and understanding of … [Read more...]
Gender pay gap costs Australia $93 billion each year
New research by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) has found that pay inequity costs $93 billion per year to the Australian economy or 8.5% of GDP. The research, The … [Read more...]
National Test Case to increase wages in female dominated occupations
The Australian Services Union (ASU) is aiming to increase the wages of almost 250,000 mostly female community sector workers across the country, particularly those working in caring and community … [Read more...]
Australian Navy launches mentoring program for women
The Australian Navy Women’s Mentoring Program was officially launched today at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. The mentoring program forms part of the Navy Women's Leadership … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Working Flexible Hours
New evidence has emerged from Europe to suggest that workers who are able to have input into the way their hours are structured, might also experience tangible health benefits. A recent review by … [Read more...]
More Women encouraged to join the ranks of Firefighters in Victoria
The Metropolitan Fire and Emergency Services Board (MFB) in Victoria has launched its Gender Inclusion Action Plan 2010-2013, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to becoming an employer of choice … [Read more...]
CME Women in Resources Awards 2010
Women working in Western Australia’s resources sector were recognised today at the inaugural Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) of Western Australia Women in Resources Awards breakfast in … [Read more...]
92 percent of Australian women say gender balance not equal
92% of Australian women believe they do not enjoy equal rights according to the results of a new study conducted by cosmetic company the Heat Group and UNIFEM Australia, the United Nations Development … [Read more...]
More women choosing accounting as a career
The accounting profession is attracting greater numbers of women, according to statistics released today by Australia’s peak accounting body, CPA Australia. CPA Australia CEO Alex Malley said the … [Read more...]
Older Australian workers experience longer periods of underemployment
Despite underemployment generally being more common among younger workers, according to figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on February 23, older workers are much more likely … [Read more...]
Next Generation of Hospitality and Tourism Managers
With 335,000 job opportunities forecast over the next three years*, the Australian tourism and hospitality industry is set to make a come back in 2010. However, job seekers should take note, the … [Read more...]
Australia’s first Branded Fashion Degree
The Billy Blue College of Design in Australia will offer one of the world's first Branded Fashion courses in 2010. Branded fashion is a huge growth area that requires talented designers to generate … [Read more...]
Fall Back in Love with Your Job
The word ‘love’ is not a word most of us associate with ‘work’, as work is about function, purpose and necessity, while love is a blissful emotion associated with immense happiness. But like the … [Read more...]
Five steps to a happier career in 2010
As those who struggled in 2009 emerge from the doom and gloom of the global financial crisis, the Christmas period proved to be the perfect solution to shake off the negativity of the past 12 … [Read more...]
How to work the office Christmas party to get ahead
While the office Christmas party is the time of the year when companies keep their promise of making work fun, the mix of Baby Boomers, Gen X and Y can create a formula for disaster for young … [Read more...]
Work Life Bliss – How One Woman Made a Career of It
Listening to Emma Grey speak at a business event recently, there was absolutely no doubt in my mind this is a woman whose got it ‘sorted’. Calm, modulated, articulate and harbouring the uncanny … [Read more...]
Do Masculine Women Earn More Money?
Research out of Germany suggests that women who adopt a 'masculine approach' in the workplace earn up to $83,000 more in their working lives than 'nicer' female colleagues. The study, Does it Pay to … [Read more...]
Australians leading the way in a return to Global Financial Optimism
As we emerge from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) relatively unscathed, Australians are looking differently at life and leading the way in a return to Global Financial Optimism (GFO). An … [Read more...]
Former Banker Leads Not for Profit Organisation
Some executives are climbing to the top of the corporate ladder only to find once they get there, they are unfulfilled. No longer content to spend their entire working lives chasing a bigger salary … [Read more...]