She’s Price(d)less is the fourth in a series of reports that uses econometric modelling applied to data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey to unpack the factors that contribute to the gender pay gap.
Gender
In this section you will find information about key definitions and the state of play for gender diversity in Australia, the business case for gender diversity and inclusion, some leading practices for creating gender diverse and inclusive workplaces, case studies, and additional resources and reading on gender equity.
DCA Research
[email protected] Index: Mapping the State of Flex in the Australian Workforce
A special edition report of DCA’s [email protected] Index 2021-2022 titled Mapping the State of Flex in the Australian Workforce highlights a positive link between flexible work and workplace inclusion and shows that the stigma around care, gender and flexible work continues.
D&I 101 - Collecting Diversity Data
DCA's Guide to Conducting a Diversity Survey - How to ask your employees about their diversity.
In 2020, Do We Still Really Need Workplace Gender Equality?
It’s been over 100 years since the first IWD and we’ve come a long way in creating gender equality – but we still have a long way to go. In 2020, gender inequalities continue to limit the ability of both men and women to be respected and to contribute at work and at home.
She's Price(d)less - 2019 update report
She’s Price(d)less is the third in a series of reports that uses econometric modelling applied to data from the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey to unpack the factors that contribute to the gender pay gap.
Let’s Share the Care
DCA's Let’s Share the Care at Home and Work report, timed to coincide with Mother’s Day on 12 May 2019, is a call to action to end the gender pay gap by enabling women and men in Australian families to ‘share the care’ more equitably.
Myth Busting Sexual Harassment at Work
Using evidence to debunk myths and assumptions around sexual harassment in the workplace.
Cracking the Glass-Cultural Ceiling
DCA's latest report explores why so few culturally diverse females reach top leadership positions in Australia and what organisations can do to better recognise the skill and ambition of culturally diverse female talent.
Engaging men on gender equality
There is heightened interest in engaging men in the gender equality process. Drawing on the latest evidence and experience, this landmark report offers a set of recommendations for how organisations can engage men effectively to achieve gender equality at work.
[email protected] Index 2017-2018
The DCA-Suncorp [email protected] Index 2017-2018 is a landmark study, providing the first-ever national benchmarks for Australian workplaces in regards to the age, cultural background, disability status, gender, Indigenous background, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity of workers.
Capitalising on Culture and Gender in ASX leadership
In this landmark research, Diversity Council Australia and Deakin University, with the financial support of CPA Australia, tracked the extent of cultural diversity among women in leadership in ASX companies from 2004 to 2015.
WordsAtWork - Building inclusion through the power of language
DCA has developed a new Words At Work campaign for workplaces to show how inclusive language can improve workplace culture and drive productivity.
The Economics of the Gender Pay Gap
Recent public debate reveals widespread lack of community understanding about pay equity – what it is, why it exists, and what can be done to address it – as well as a tendency to minimise or explain away the gender pay gap in Australia through reference to ‘women’s choices.’
Older Women Matter
DCA research has found that older women (defined as 45 years plus) represent a sizeable and growing segment of the labour force but Australian organisations are failing to fully harness their skills and talents.
Men Get Flexible!
Although not new, men and flexibility is currently a ‘hot’ topic driven by the increasing number of dual-earner families, intensified fathering expectations and growing recognition that flexible work can generate positive outcomes for men, women, families and organisations.
Other Research
Women Collaborating with Men: Everyday Workplace Inclusion
This report presents evidence about the impact of unintentional gender bias on career progress. The report suggests how to involve men in working with women on gender issues and provides practical suggestions on what can be done to create a more inclusive working environment.
From Girls to Men: social attitudes to gender equality in Australia
A recent study by the 50/50 by 2030 Foundation has explored the generational attitudes of men and women to issues of gender equality and empowerment.
Insights into Sexism: Male Status and Performance Moderates Female-Directed Hostile and Amicable Behavior
In an online video game, lower-skilled male players are more hostile towards female players due to a female threat in a male-dominated social hierarchy.
The Unintended Consequences of Maternity Leaves: How Agency Interventions Mitigate the Negative Effects of Longer Legislated Maternity Leaves
New mums who keep in touch with their workplace while on maternity leave are more hireable and less likely to experience unconscious bias, research shows.
Algorithmic Bias? An Empirical Study into Apparent Gender-Based Discrimination in the Display of STEM Career Ads
Despite explicit intentions to be gender neutral, a Facebook ad for STEM careers was shown more often to men than women, potentially due to economic forces and competition among advertisers
Mckinsey (2017) Delivering through diversity
This report from McKinsey research reinforces the link between diversity and company financial performance—and suggests how organizations can craft better inclusion strategies for a competitive edge.
Intersectionality Matters: Guide to engaging immigrant and refugee communities to prevent violence against women
The Intersectionality Matters Guide aims to help people and organisations develop violence prevention approaches, strategies and activities in a way that meaningfully engages immigrant and refugee communities.
The Pursuit of Gender Equality: An Uphill Battle (OECD, 2017)
Countries need to do much more to close gender gaps worldwide, according to a new OECD report.
Case Studies
Creating a nation-leading and inclusive parental leave policy at Smartgroup
Case Study
07 Jul 2022
Smartgroup Corporation on how they constructed their nation-leading and inclusive parental leave policy.
Effectively engaging bystanders on sexism and sexual harassment at Aurecon
Case Study
23 Mar 2022
How did Aurecon effectively engage bystanders on sexism and sexual harassment? Read the case study.
WPP AUNZ has announced a target of 50:50 gender distribution in senior leadership roles across the company by 2021.
Case Study
06 Aug 2019
WPP AUNZ has announced a target of 50:50 gender distribution in senior leadership roles across the company by 2021.
Indigenous women making their mark as tradies
Case Study
10 Apr 2019
A national Indigenous recruitment service is successfully placing Aboriginal women into a typically male-dominated workforce through an intensive traineeship.
News
DCA WELCOMES POSITIVE NEWS ABOUT POSITIVE DUTIES
Media releases
27 Sep 2022
Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has today welcomed news that the federal government is moving to implement many of the remaining legislative changes recommended by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins in her [email protected] report.
New project to take an intersectional approach to women in leadership
Media releases
08 Sep 2022
DCA, SSI and CEW have received funding under the Women's Leadership and Development Program for a project to address the systemic barriers restricting CARM women’s upward mobility into leadership roles in Australian organisations.
The gender pay gap nears $1 billion per week
Media releases
13 Jul 2022
The latest edition of She’s Price(d)less: The economics of the gender pay gap shows that accounting for labour force participation rates and incomes, the national pay gap is estimated at $966m per week or $51.8b per year.
Perspectives
Work and Care Inquiry Submission
Submissions
08 Sep 2022
DCA has made a submission in response to the Senate Select Committee on Work and Care inquiry.
Father’s Day 2022 – Resources for Members
Blog
31 Aug 2022
Gender and equality resources for members to mark Father’s Day 2022.
Australia’s gender pay gap is costing our economy billions, but the solutions are obvious
Opinion pieces
13 Jul 2022
The fourth edition of the She's Price(d)less: The economics of the gender pay gap report from KPMG, Diversity Council Australia and the Workplace Gender Equality Agency estimates the national pay gap at $966m a week or $51.8b a year.
Coming events
30 Nov 2022
At this event we will investigate what steps an organisation can do to create a more family friendly working environment for carers.
Webcasts from past events
13 Jul 2022
KPMG, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) and DCA are delighted to invite you to a special event to launch the fourth in our important series of research reports on the gender pay gap.
24 Nov 2021
Statistics show that women experience some mental health conditions at higher rates than men, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, PTSD and self-harm. In contrast, men are more likely to suicide. And trans and gender diverse people can experience very high levels of psychological distress and are significantly more likely to attempt suicide.