Glacial change and Respect@Work
In 2020, the Respect@Work inquiry led by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins laid out a comprehensive plan to foster workplaces where every employee feels safe, respected, and free from harassment.…
The right to disconnect: Striking a balance in the world of flexible work
In the wake of recent amendments to the Fair Work Act 2009, the right to disconnect has emerged as a crucial aspect of modern work-life balance. While the intention behind these changes is…
Reflections from the US in 2023
I was privileged enough to spend a few weeks in the US at the end of 2023. Whilst the trip was largely for pleasure, I did take the opportunity to…
Gender stereotypes, pay equity, and Harry Chapin
The gender pay gap in Australia has – for the first time, stagnated at 22.8%, despite modest but consistent reductions over the previous eight years. This was the finding from the…
Respect@Work: Will it lead to real change?
It has been almost 12 months since the introduction of the Respect@Work amendments to the Fair Work Act (Cth). The amendments expressly prohibit hostile workplace environments and place a positive…
Top 6 traits of successful people leaders
During the height of the COVID pandemic, our lives and workplaces were disrupted and forced to adapt to a dramatic new way of living and working. From my perspective, most…
2023 – A time to truly change female stereotypes in the workplace
One step forward, two steps backwards. It’s 2023, yet we are still having to have conversations about the rights of women in the workplace. From my perspective, it seems to…
“Walk the talk”: a call to action or just more jargon?
I really hate this term. It’s supposed to be shorthand for describing executives who genuinely act how they expect their employees to act. Every gender action plan has it. Every…
Risk and Reputation for Franchisees
It’s an unenviable position for those people in the parent company of a franchise business. A colleague once described it to me as “handing over the keys to the car,…
Caution is Required with Non-Disclosure Agreements’ Reform
A few weeks ago, Victoria's Daniel Andrews Labor Government announced it is implementing recommendations from its workplace sexual harassment taskforce, including restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements. I was relieved…