Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Mathew Paine FCPHR says one of his greatest challenges as an HR executive is selling the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion to the C-suite. Here’s how he’s had success in the past.
Effective diversity data collection can provide HR with a wealth of insights into the lived experience of their people. But collecting this data is only the first step in crafting an impactful DEI strategy. It’s what you do next that matters most.
Practising trauma-informed HR can go a long way towards fostering a mentally and psychologically safe work environment. 
Despite increasing organisational focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, ineffective data collection processes could be holding employers back from meeting their DEI goals. Use these expert tips to get the most out of your data.
In order to create a truly inclusive culture for LGBTQIA+ employees, organisations need to ensure their efforts don’t stray into rainbow-washing. Two DEI experts explain some common pitfalls that HR should avoid.
Pregnancy and parental discrimination remains a critical concern in Australia, new research has found. How can HR help to create a more inclusive environment for new and soon-to-be parents?
There’s a 15 per cent gender gap in the uptake of flexible work. We need to shift the narrative that flexible work is just for women, as plenty of men are seeking – and would benefit from – working reduced hours.
Ventia didn’t just want to meet disability representation targets in their recruitment process. They wanted to exceed them. Here’s how their approach won them an AHRI Award.
Tapping into an age-diverse talent pool isn’t just an opportunity, but a necessity if organisations are to thrive in the evolving world of work.
This landmark age discrimination case could set an important precedent for Australian employees.
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HOW TO

A HR practitioner offers a range of thought-provoking questions to help you plan your next career move.
Keep these tips in mind to ensure your organisation’s probation periods go beyond being a tick-box exercise and become a driver of strong culture and high performance.
From building your case in advance to avoiding the trap of false politeness, use these strategies to help you engage in constructive dissent at the executive level.

LEGAL

The definition of a lawful and reasonable direction is at the heart of many employment disputes. From return-to-office mandates to drug and alcohol testing, here are four areas where workplace directions can come under scrutiny, and how to ensure your approach holds up.
An employee was recently awarded over $36,000 by the Fair Work Commission due to flaws in her employer’s workplace investigation process. What can HR learn from this decision?
Several recent cases heard by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) suggest verbal agreements in the workplace can carry more legal weight than some employers realise.
In a climate where diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are under scrutiny, how can HR help ensure their organisation’s gender equality targets stay on track?