Quadrant might have an all-male team of directors, but its first three investments were in woman-led businesses
Quadrant is Australia’s newest private equity firm, and in the last month, it’s invested in three well-known, female-led ventures.
Why we working women must embrace enabling thoughts, and be the change we want to see
Being powerful women depends greatly on our ability to recognise how our mind and emotions help and hinder our behaviour.
Men versus women: Why comparing leadership according to gender is harmful
Becoming conscious of the damaging narratives we run about women and leadership will help to shift our focus and allow women to thrive.
Nine valuable online resources for women entrepreneurs
A list of resources for women entrepreneurs and business owners who want to stay up-to-date, learn new things and grow their businesses.
Easier pay rises for workers in women-dominated industries under new Labor plan
The capacity of the Fair Work Commission to order pay rises for workers in women-dominated industries will be strengthened under Labor policy.
Whatever you think you know about ‘good leadership’ is wrong
Greater diversity leads to greater yields for business, and inclusive and empathetic leadership breeds productivity, loyalty and motivation.
Pursuing equality: The myth women are ‘less capable’ proves there’s still work to do
One-in-seven Australians think men are more capable than women in the workplace and in politics, proving there is lots of work to be done.
Women earn 16% less than men: It’s time to walk out on the gender pay gap
Women’s average full-time base salary across all industries and occupations is 16.2% less than men’s — it's time to dismantle the gender pay gap.
The gender qualification gap: Why women ‘over-invest’ in workplace capabilities
While men over-invest by up to 4%, women over-invest by up to 11%, hinting at higher hurdles for women to clear along the career ladder.
The stats don’t lie: Five steps to promote gender diversity in your business
To eliminate bias in business, blind recruitment is on the rise, but there are other steps you can take to promote gender diversity at work.
“Many women have reservations against women leaders”: Seven ways to reduce bias in the workplace
A whopping 28% of women and 45% of men consider women to be less qualified for leadership positions, so here is what you can do to reduce workplace bias.
“A rising tide lifts all boats”: Three principles for fostering healthy, powerful business partnerships between women
There’s a place for healthy competition in business, but it’s time for women to build a culture of collaboration over cattiness.
