Google to pay millions to women and Asian workers in wake of “systemic” pay and hiring discrimination investigation
Following a US Department of Labor investigation into “systemic” discrimination, Google will pay millions to women and Asian job-seekers.
Why the straight, white cis-man’s meritocracy is a fantasy
In the Australian startup ecosystem, meritocracy does not exist. We lack diversity at the angel, fund, founder, senior leadership and engineering levels.
“Hashtag me too”: Leigh Sales calls out Phil Newman for unwanted on-stage kiss
Leigh Sales was hosting a charity event when a prominent, retired businessman kissed her on the lips in front of a large crowd.
Six common manifestations of everyday sexism at work
We put up with everyday sexism because it can be seen as too small to make a fuss about — but it is widespread and harmful.
A growing gap: Why women could be left behind in the age of automation
Automation and artificial intelligence technologies may drastically impact between 40-160 million women’s jobs globally by 2030.
Superannuation crackdown for small businesses under new laws for dodgy operators
A crackdown on superannuation and changes to the Fair Work Act have been passed in the final sitting week for the year in Canberra.
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.
“The people behind the tech”: Why artificial intelligence discriminates
Advances in automation and artificial intelligence mean we’re on the threshold of discoveries that could change human society — for better or worse.
Scott Morrison “open-minded” about pay transparency, following Labor’s announcement of parent-focused superannuation plan
The Morrison government hasn’t yet completely ruled out a push to force companies with more than 1000 employees toward pay transparency.
Walking into a headwind: The barriers women face trying to build science careers
Women make up half of all science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine PhD candidates and researchers — but only 20% of senior leaders.
An “uphill battle”: Scale Investors’ Ariane Barker on societal expectations and female entrepreneurship
Ariane Barker believes well-educated women are still struck by a pressure to find a balance between being the primary carer and having a career they want.
“Boys club”: The realities facing female investment managers
Female investment managers make up just 17% of employees in the industry, which is described as a boys club rife with gender bias and inequality.