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From Suburban Housewives to CEOs: The Evolution of Women’s Rights from the 1950s to the 2020s
In the past seven decades, the rights of women have undergone a remarkable transformation, breaking free from the shackles of societal expectations and discriminatory norms. From the 1950s to the 2020s, women have not only challenged stereotypes but have also demanded...
This Year Brings Hope for Gender Equity: New Regulations Propel Action
This year, there is renewed hope for advancing gender equity in Australia, driven by significant legislative changes that are compelling employers to confront longstanding issues of inequality and discrimination. The introduction of mandatory reporting of gender pay...
Shaping A Future That Knows No Bias And Celebrates Gender Parity
Protiviti, global consulting firm, envisions a future where gender parity is not merely a goal but a resounding commitment, guided by the unwavering belief that a balanced and equitable future is within our reach as we navigate the path to inclusivity. In pursuing...
Katura Halleday A story of determination
Congratulations to Katura, Winner of the Manager category of Recalibrate: Gender Equity Awards. Katura Halleday is the founder of 8x8 to Educate, an organisation that raises money for women in Mozambique suffering from period poverty. LEARN MORE
Balancing Parental Needs with Leave
Jody Kershaw | Senior Learning and Development Advisor I am passionate about making sure everyone has access to the same opportunities in life and this is why gender equity is so important to me. In Australia, we have a significant gender pay gap with women earning...
Ascott Australia Earns Gender Equity Award as Business Reaches 55% Female Management
https://www.hotelmanagement.com.au/2023/11/24/ascott-australia-earns-gender-equity-award-as-business-reaches-55-female-representation-at-management-level/
Taking Gender Equality to the Next Level
Meet Anne O'Loughlin, Managing Principal of Coulter Legal and winner of the SME category of Recalibrate: Gender Equity Awards for the second year in a row. Anne shares with us some of what motivates her to be a driving force for change and she talks about the ground...
Equal Pay Day Quotes
Equal Pay Day was on August 25, 2023. In 1969 Australian women earnt the right to equal pay for equal work. But something is still missing. On average, women in Australian earn less than men. This is called the gender pay gap. Equal Pay Day marks the 56 additional...
Equal Pay Day
Imagine a world where every person is valued for their contributions, regardless of their gender. A world where the principles of equality and fairness guide our actions, shaping a society that empowers everyone to thrive. This vision isn't a distant dream – it's an...
Integrity, Respect, Courage and Transparency are the Keys to L’Oréal’s Win
L’Oréal was a winner of Recalibrate, Gender Equity Awards in Australia. Whilst many would know them as the leading beauty company in the world, not as many would appreciate them as leaders in Gender equity. When asked what they were doing differently it all came down...
Cracking the Code for Gender Equity Code
Everyone has an opinion on cracking the code for International Women’s Day but none are better informed than Lisa Sweeney of Business in Heels the voice behind the Gender Equity Awards for Australia. The 2022 results are in. Learn what the great companies &...
Paying it forward
Being a good role model often means having a great role model For ANZ executive Sharon Samson, the secret to her success in being a strong role model was having a great teacher. Sharon is recognised for her consistent investment in supporting women within the...
The Culture of Care
Creating a caring culture is something that many healthcare providers would say that they do. We spoke to the team at Monash IVF Group and were surprised to find this instilled from the ground up. It was through these practices & policies that they created a...
Get the Future you Want
Get the Future you want is the tagline that underlines Capgemini’s global values. It is hard to imagine how that can be realised in numerous countries across the globe and how this is driving diversity & inclusion to new levels here in Australia, so we asked the...
Shining the Spotlight on the Quiet Achievers
All too often, when you hear about inspirational leadership, you mostly hear from those naturally comfortable with shining a spotlight on their achievements. Not so with Salesforce’s Angelica Veness, a Manager of Solution Engineering and recently a finalist in the...
The Power of Giving back
Divya Pasupuleti, Executive Manager at nbn, has been working extensively throughout her career to champion gender equity across countries. As a female from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, she is extremely passionate about creating equal...
An Affinity for Infinity
Amazon’s mission is to be the earth’s most customer-centric company, and this mission is central to their work in inclusion, diversity, and equity. “We are committed to doing our part to ensure all technology is developed in a way that’s inclusive, diverse, and...
Protiviti Amps up Inclusivity to Improve Equity for All
Global management consulting companies often pride themselves on their consistent approach to gender equality in various countries while achieving mixed results across the board. Rather than following this pattern, Protiviti has taken a unique approach to build an...
Breaking Gender Barriers
Grant Thornton is a world-leading organisation made up of independent assurance, tax and consulting advisors. Operating within the accounting industry, they have traditionally faced a lack of female participation, which notably declines as senior leaders move to the...
Balancing Gender for Optimal Emergency Response
Meet Dr Faye Bendrups, currently Vice Chair of National SES Volunteers Association. She is well known for her work to increase diversity and improve the workplace culture of the SES. As an emergency services frontline responder for over 17 years, she has served in...
An Informed Voice for Change
Professor Lucy Taksa has spent her working life being an informed voice for change. She has worked with, numerous universities, various NSW Government bodies and not-for-profit organisations and today is a Professor of Management at Deakin University’s Business School...
The Consistent Diversity Champion
Sheeza Shakeel has consistently championed and supported women from the time she left school. Though she was born in India to an orthodox Muslim family not known for modern educational pursuits, she showed exceptional academic talent early on to receive support from...
Angela Advocates Another Way
Angela Smith loves being part of the non-traditional law firm, SLF Lawyers. The environment has given her the confidence to advocate for another way beyond the cigars, cognac and wood panelling. Law is a very traditional, male dominated sector. Right from law school,...
The Power of a Social Contract – Accuteque
Many companies talk about teams being aligned & operating with a common purpose, however Accuteque is unique with its approach to this common paradigm. They have a philosophy that encourages each team member to act independently to advance the company because they...
Giving Women a Voice
For Dan Bognar, General Manager at DocuSign in Asia Pacific, giving women a voice is something he is deeply passionate about. Over his career, this has taken many forms. From mentoring and sponsoring high potential female talent, to creating a safe place for women to...
Achieving the Gender Equality Citation for WGEA
Rosie Poniris is a senior leader at The Star Entertainment Group and winner of the Gender Equity Award for Senior Manager Making a Difference. When we caught up with Rosie, she shared that she had leveraged her role in senior leadership to agitate for The Star's...
Challenging the Status Quo
Melanie Tran is a woman in tech, a traditionally male-dominated industry sector, who challenges the status quo not just because she is female but also because of her disability. “I often find myself working twice as hard just to prove my capability,” she says. But she...
Taking Flexibility to a Whole New Level
There is a lot of talk about flexibility and hybrid working. Yet too often, when we dig deeper, flexibility is minimal and the gains almost non-existent. So Coulter Legal, a respected Geelong-based legal firm, has decided it is time to break the mould and take the...
Respect is a Fundamental Ingredient
For Leonora Risse, being taken seriously as an economist has not been easy, particularly as she has chosen to encourage other women into the field. Leonora earned her PhD in Economics from the University of Queensland. She has previously served as a Senior Research...
The Gender Equity Roadmap
The Gender Equity Road map started here. It started with a dream to find out what great businesses and individuals were doing to champion gender equity. Amazingly a vast array of businesses stepped up to share their practices and many humble Individuals who were...