Category: Diversity and Inclusion

Craig Foster’s time as a leader in the #savehakeem campaign contains important lessons on the power of public and private advocacy, and on the ways they interact.
With the Indigenous Voice referendum coming up later this year, employers should consider how they can ensure discussions around this topic remain productive.
As talks of a looming recession grow, it makes business sense for leaders to build diverse teams by tapping into underutilised talent. Here are seven helpful resources to help HR to do just that.
The world is full of judgement for highly sensitive people. But research suggests that, when managed appropriately, highly sensitive employees can be a real asset to an organisation and can become incredible leaders.
A recent report has revealed that candidates with non-English sounding names are less likely to receive a callback from a recruiter.
As organisations’ responsibilities around diversity, equity and inclusion continue to evolve, Ford is encouraging its executives to sit down and listen to their people about the issues that matter most to them.
Despite fewer employers placing an age limit on candidates, AHRI research has revealed that negative attitudes toward older workers are still discouraging some employers from taking advantage of the skills and experience this cohort offers.
Recent research has identified a trend of retirees reentering the workforce, a phenomenon economists have dubbed the ‘Great Unretirement’. Here’s how one Aussie organisation has nailed down its strategy for recruiting and supporting older workers.
In line with new federal legislation, HR has an important role to play in ensuring that uneven parental leave is no longer a major contributor to the gender pay gap.
When International Women’s Day rolls out each year, some groups are quick to label conversations about gender inequality as ‘wokeism’. This can lead both parties in the conversation to become defensive and prevent constructive discussion from taking place.
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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.