Posted on 29 November 2011. Tags: Heroes, leadership, women leaders
Last week I spent the better part of two days with Christine Nixon at a course called Women Achieving and Flourishing put on by Our Community in Melbourne. If you get the chance to attend one of these programs in the future (register at OurCommunity if you’d like to be informed), I can highly recommend […]
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Posted on 29 November 2011. Tags: Bias & stereotypes, Community, Female Economy, Marketing to women, Women in Leadership, working women
Every week I receive literally dozens of links on recommended reading, article alerts and just plain old emails from readers like you pointing out something you’ve liked – which is great because it makes a little easier and a LOT more interesting! I thought I’d start sharing some of my favorites each week, which I […]
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Posted on 29 November 2011. Tags: Community, Gender Balance, Women on boards
Women are well represented within the workforce of nfp, charitable and community sector organisations. The community sector alone comprises around 85% women, which is a key factor in the equal pay case for community workers currently before Fair Work Australia. Yet we know very little about the gendered nature of senior management and their boards. […]
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Posted on 11 November 2011. Tags: Career Management, Gender Balance, pay equity, Women in Leadership, Women on boards
I have a question: if people really are the greatest asset in any business (as many would say), why is it that HR professionals are paid less than those who manage the financial, property and operational assets of almost any business? Why do the so-called “soft skills” and “support roles” harbor less pay, promotional prospects […]
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Posted on 11 November 2011. Tags: Awards, Best Practices, Employers, Gender Balance
Finalists and winners in the 2011 EOWA Business Achievement Awards were announced this week to recognise organistions that are implementing innovative programs to enhance women’s workforce participation, and individual leaders who are champions for change in supporting and advancing women in business. Winners and finalists across the various categories were acknowledged by Helen Conway, Director […]
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Posted on 11 November 2011. Tags: Events
We all grew up with Ray Martin… on 60 Minutes, A Current Affair and sometimes The Comedy Company!? Network Central is hosting a lunch with Ray on 23rd November and I thought it would be fun to book a table – would you like to join me for the launch of the silly season? Lunch […]
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