Diversity of Thought Blog
Gender Equality in Australian Leadership: why is progress so slow?
At just 3.5% of CEOs and 17.6% of Directors in the ASX200, female representation in Australian leadership positions remains woefully low. This, combined with a significant gender pay gap, which…
Read MoreWhy are we so scared of the Q word?
Angela Priestly, Editor of Women’s Agenda has made an interesting observation: Businessmen love to talk women in leadership, until you mention the Q word. Given the success of quotas in…
Read MoreAre we immune to change?
The 100% Project is hosting a one day Masterclass with Dr Lisa Lahey from Harvard University to apply her Immunity to Change methodology, for the purpose of overcoming resistance, converting…
Read MoreGoodbye and Farwell: A message fom The 100% Project Chair, Frances Feenstra
Dear Champions and Supporters of The 100% Project, Today is both a sad as well as an exhilarating day for me. Let me explain. Sad because last night I stepped…
Read MoreIs Workplace Gender Equality only important for Enterprise level organisations?
By Cecelia Herbert It was revealed yesterday by the Australian Financial Review that there is a real threat to gender equality reporting looming. These whispers have been around for some…
Read MoreAre women funny? The BBC seems to think so.
By Cecelia Herbert A few weeks ago, the head of the BBC Danny Cohen announced that they would no longer create all male comedy panel shows, such as QI. Given…
Read MoreThe Right to Request: Does the Australian Legislation for Flexible Work mean real change in Australian Workplaces?
By Cecelia Herbert Since 2009, Australian workplaces have been subject to The Fair Work Act that outlines National Employment Standards, which provides a Right to Request flexible work arrangements. The…
Read MoreUnconscious Bias and Flexibility. Why flexible work is still off-limits for the ‘ideal’ employee.
By Rachel Brodsky Workplace flexibility has been receiving a lot of attention lately, with more business and employees raising it as one of the most important workplace issues today. The…
Read MoreFlexibility in the Workplace: Not Just a Women’s Issue
By Anya Roslan Flexible working is no longer seen as just a gender equality issue – it is a hallmark of agile and productive workplaces. The increased uptake of flexible…
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Creating Real Change. Shifting perceptions about Workplace Flexibility
Despite our best intentions to create positive change in our workplaces, often these intentions fail to translate into real and sustained change. Jenny Simonovska explores her insights, based on her…
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