Where are the women? by Julia Newbould, Morningstar managing editor Women are still noticeable by their absence in senior management and board roles throughout Australia’s top companies. But finally, people are asking why. At a Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) forum in Sydney this week, nearly 500 people gathered to hear ASX, Coca-Cola Amatil, […]
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Where are the women? – a guest post from Julia Newbould, Morningstar managing editor
Posted on 02 July 2010.
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Equal Pay Campaign Launched with National Test Case
Posted on 17 June 2010.
The Equal Pay Alliance has made 2010 the year for real action on the pay gap for working women. The Equal Pay Alliance is made up of 150 representatives from government, unions (including the Australian Council of Trade Unions) and businesses.And I am delighted to pass on that the campaign has kicked off with the […]
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Queen’s Birthday Honours List – why twice as many men as women were recognised for the difference they make to their communities and what employers, women and men need to know about this.
Posted on 15 June 2010.
Congratulations to the almost 500 recipients of the Queen’s Birthday 2010 Honours List, announced on Monday by the Governor-General. The list provides national and formal recognition for many Australians who have made a significant difference to their communities. There is no better privilege than to serve one’s nation, and I applaud the contribution of each and every recipient […]
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Introducing She Owns It – a NYT blog by and for women who run their own businesses
Posted on 11 June 2010.
Ever felt you were the only woman who had the role, responsibilities and challenges you have? Do you feel that you lack the friends and colleagues in similar roles to swap advice with? If so, you’re going to love “She Owns It”, the New York Times new blog all about super successful women. One reader, Julie […]
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The Hidden Brain Drain Task Force
Posted on 09 June 2010.
I know that women often see things differently, or have ideas and approaches that men don’t have in business. And I just discovered an American private sector task force that is dedicated to transformational research on the benefits and policies for advancing highly qualified talent across the barriers posed by gender, generation and culture. To […]
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Tip for employers: why putting your head in the sand about gender pay equity just won’t help & how changing your UGRs just might
Posted on 08 June 2010.
I think most of us know by now that men and women in Australia do not get paid the same salary for doing the same job (if you need any proof just click here). Take the industry I worked in: financial services. Women in financial services earn just 60 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make. […]
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