Premium Interviews How-to resource offers clarity on gender lens for investing in Australia Economy & Industry A comprehensive roadmap has been produced for investors wanting to take a gender lens approach (GLI) to improve operational and investment performance and tap into
Premium Insights and analysis ‘We feel his presence in the department is threatening’ September 3, 2021 By Robbie Gramer Editors' Picks A group of more than 70 State Department officials sent a letter to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voicing alarm about “an openly antisemitic
Adamson leaves DFAT on high note with focus on diverse workforce June 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade must have a diverse and inclusive workforce in order to face global challenges, according to department secretary Frances
Services Australia supporting LGBTI+ staff to ‘bring their whole self to work’ June 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Services Australia has been recognised for its sustained efforts to create an inclusive workplace, but general manager Jen Rufati says there is more work to
Defence leaders urged to support LGBTIQ staff following ‘divisive’ ban June 3, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Community and Public Sector Union has written to defence secretary Greg Moriarty and Defence Force chief Angus Campbell calling on them to support their
AFP sets 30% sworn-female workforce target May 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The Australian Federal Police (AFP) says it will recruit hundreds of female officers in the coming years under a new sworn-female workforce target of 30%
Premium Interviews How COVID-19 accelerated the Victorian Public Service’s flexible work journey April 12, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture The VPS’s new flexible work policy is a product of the past year — lessons learned from working differently, an increased demand for services, and
How to lead the public sector workforce in the COVID-era February 17, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Careers Public sector leaders can overcome the workforce challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic by understanding the importance of empathy, recognising that a diverse organisation is
Commonwealth launches APS disability employment strategy December 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The federal government has released a new strategy to boost and retain the employment of people with disability in the Australian Public Service while building
Class strongly linked to experience of inclusion at work, study finds October 26, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Addressing barriers to class-inclusion in the workplace could help teams work more effectively and deliver better customer service, according to new research from Diversity Council
WA government to fund new LGBTIQA+ advocacy body September 25, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social The Western Australian government will establish a new advocacy body to improve the government’s understanding of young LGBTIQA+ people’s needs. Youth Minister Dave Kelly announced
WA biodiversity department achieves accreditation for disability recruitment July 22, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions has achieved Disability Confident Recruiter status from the Australian Network on Disability. It is the first
