Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Much of the recent backlash towards DEI is fuelled by flawed assumptions about merit. But a closer look at the evidence suggests effective DEI programs help reveal merit, not obscure it.
Guy Chalkley, CEO of Endeavour Energy, has spearheaded a transformation from a male-dominated to a diverse and inclusive workforce. He shares advice about how to keep DEI on the C-suite’s agenda.
Global cutbacks are threatening DEI momentum, but Australian HR leaders have a chance to strengthen their organisations’ commitment. By repositioning DEI as a strategic driver of innovation and trust, organisations can safeguard their future.
As global cutbacks threaten diversity, equity and inclusion momentum, TAFE SA is holding firm. The organisation has made inclusion and equity a priority – not just for its workforce, but also for its student population.
As a certified Dare to Lead Facilitator and executive coach, Kemi Nekvapil has supported hundreds of women to reclaim their power in the workplace.
What should you keep in mind when doing an Acknowledgement to Country? And what do you need to know about Sorry Business? To mark NAIDOC Week, two experts answer six common questions about supporting Indigenous employees.
A manager and DEI expert, with lived experience of ADHD, shares key lessons gleaned from managing an entirely neurodiverse cohort of employees.
The majority of employers (84 per cent) say offering adjustments for employees with disability expanded their access to talent. However, people with disability remain underrepresented in the workforce. What steps can HR take to bridge this gap?  
Respected diversity, equity and inclusion leader Liz Griffin outlines how to create sustainable and effective DEI initiatives that help to move a business towards its broader goals.
When employees with disabilities see leaders disclose their disabilities, they are 15 per cent more likely to have higher career aspirations.
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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

A case currently before the Federal Circuit Court highlights the dangers of cutthroat, “win at all costs” work cultures. But where do courts draw the line between a competitive culture and a psychosocially unsafe work environment?
Ahead of a report into the latest Closing Loopholes legislation, we ask an expert lawyer to explain the casual conversion rules in their current form.
NSW has significantly raised the legal stakes for workplace health and safety compliance, including the management of psychosocial risks. Here’s what the changes mean in practice, and their implications for employers across Australia.
The new financial year will bring changes to pay, superannuation, parental leave, psychosocial risk management and more. Here’s what these changes will mean in practice for HR.