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
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?
