2023-2024 Inclusion@Work Index: Workers are feeling disillusioned post-pandemic

In our first ‘normal’ year post-COVID, Australians are feeling less connected, valued and included at work. But organisations focused on diversity and inclusion are bucking the trend.

Inclusion at Work Week 2023

Inclusion at Work Week (6-10 November 2023) is DCA’s week-long celebration of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces. Find out more and get involved.

First Nations facing increased discrimination & cultural load

First Nations people have seen increased levels of harassment and discrimination in the workplace this year, according to new research from Diversity Council Australia.

Inclusion to Prevent the Great Resignation

Workforces around the world are experiencing labour shortages as part of the post-pandemic ‘great resignation’.

New research debunks “lazy” flex worker myth

New research from DCA has shown flex workers are just as hard-working, committed, and innovative as full-time, in-office workers.

Breaking the flex work stigma

While the gender pay gap continues to narrow, the gender flex gap has remained stagnant. Early release data from DCA’s Inclusion@Work Index indicates a worrying trend is to blame.

Inclusion@Work Index – video highlights

Watch this video that highlights some of the key findings of the 2017-2018 Inclusion@Work Index.

Tackling the Mental Health Crisis

Study shows mental health in workplaces is a tale of two halves: senior executives are finding ways to cope, while those in entry levels are struggling.

New data shows LGBTIQ+ workers face increased discrimination and harassment

New research from DCA shows that nearly half of LGBTIQ+ workers report they experienced discrimination and/or harassment in the past year.

Breaking flex work stigma and closing the gender pay gap

DCA is calling on workplaces to address the gender flex gap by examining the role and impact of flexible working conditions.