Half of new investors are women, but investment gender parity still a way off
Australia has witnessed a significant increase in the number of women investors entering the market, surpassing previous records.
Entrepreneurship needs feminism: Why is it important we keep talking about gender inequality?
We asked some of Australia's best and brightest entrepreneurs: 'Why is it important we keeping talking about gender inequality?' Here's what they said.
Entrepreneurship needs feminism: When did you first realise sexism is rife in business?
We asked some of Australia's best and brightest entrepreneurs: 'When did you first realise sexism is rife in business?' Here's what they said.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.