Opinion pieces
19 Jul 2018
Lisa Annese, CEO of Diversity Council Australia, weighs in on the national inquiry into workplace harassment, and what this means for businesses operationing in a #MeToo world
Opinion pieces
Hopes for Jacinda Ardern’s power pregnancy
Opinion pieces
30 Jan 2018
Jacinda Ardern's power pregnancy is going to help many women crack the baby/boss dilemma.
Australia should consider Iceland's strategy to overcome the gender pay gap
Opinion pieces
09 Jan 2018
Taking Iceland’s lead and introducing penalties for failing to recognise one of the most stubborn problems in our workforce could speed up progress.
Why people hate on diversity and inclusion (and how to get them not to)
Opinion pieces
14 Dec 2017
Why wouldn’t someone subscribe to the great Australian maxim of a fair go for all?
If you don't believe in marriage equality, it's time to change your stripes
Opinion pieces
27 Sep 2017
As a citizen, a parent, an ally, and someone who leads an organisation committed to inclusion, here's why I am voting YES to marriage equality.
You're entitled to your opinion, unless it's not based on fact
Opinion pieces
17 Mar 2017
We must have the courage to call out racism when we see it.
More than ever, Australians must work together to create an inclusive society
Opinion pieces
31 Jan 2017
From advertising to workplaces, in 2017, let’s endeavour to recognise the enormous opportunity that diversity offers all of us.
Facing Up to the Realities of Domestic and Family Violence in the Workplace
Opinion pieces
19 Dec 2016
Workplaces can make a difference on many levels if they face up to their responsibilities in the quest to reduce family and domestic violence.
Top tips for a flexible workplace
Opinion pieces
12 Dec 2016
No successful sporting coach has ever suggested that only one or two members of a team need to be flexible.
Practical ways to promote religious diversity in the workplace
Opinion pieces
01 Dec 2016
By embracing religious and cultural diversity, an organisation can reap productivity rewards – and it’s the right thing to do.
Dispelling the myths: why the gender pay gap does not reflect the 'choices' women make
Opinion pieces
08 Nov 2016
The Diversity Council’s report shows women are paid less just because they are women. So why are we still debating the existence of the pay gap?
Relationships, Respect and Trust Key to Engagement with Indigenous Employees
Opinion pieces
17 Oct 2016
A lot can be done to build workplaces that make the most of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent.
Life is messy. If we want the brightest workforce, we need more flexible work
Opinion pieces
20 Sep 2016
Globalisation, technology and the 24/7 marketplace are changing the way we work and the only solution is more flexible work opportunities.
The Best Father's Day Present Would Be Flexible Working Hours
Opinion pieces
02 Sep 2016
If there is any evidence of the importance of a dad who both works and cares simultaneously, it is right here in my heart.
We need to find the courage to talk openly at work about the impact of miscarriage
Opinion pieces
29 Apr 2016
One in four pregnancies ends in miscarriage, yet talking about the experience remains taboo in many Australian workplaces. It’s time for that to change.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Technology and Accessibility for People with Disability
Opinion pieces
05 Apr 2016
Many Not for Profits with older websites will have to work hard to ensure that they are fully accessible to people with disability.