“Side hustlers” sidelined: Women entrepreneurs denied funding, opportunities
The number of female small business owners is outstripping men three to one, but the social perception of women in business has a long way to go.
The allyship of men is critical to balance the scales of gender equity in the workplace
Men speaking up and empathising with women when they encounter clear power imbalances is a step towards gender equity.
How Jenny Voronoff is helping more women enter the Jiu-Jitsu world
Jiu-Jitsu is a traditionally male-dominated art form, but one woman in Melbourne is trying to shift the tune.
Six “urgent” actions the government can take to support women in the 2023 federal budget
Special advice prepared by the Women’s Economic Equality Taskforce was handed to the government that focuses on six key areas.
‘You’re looking in the wrong places, at the wrong faces’: A recap of the government’s Women’s Job Creation Forum
Kristine Scheul reflects on the virtual Women’s Job Creation Forum hosted by Minister for Women Marise Payne.
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.
Leaders might be advancing women in the workplace, but are employees on board?
While some in the C-suite are finally starting to think long term when it comes to hiring executives, many others aren’t feeling so confident.
Loneliness: The secret struggle faced by women in business
Research has shown a sense of connectedness is essential for mental wellbeing, but for many entrepreneurs, it is hard to find.
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.
