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Australia ranks 13th on gender parity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2025  |  NEWS
... followed by Finland, Norway, the UK, New Zealand, Sweden, Republic of Moldova, Namibia, Germany, and Ireland. In terms of workforce participation, women now make up 41.2% of the global workforce - up about 2% since 2015. The number of women in senior ...

Young workers drive DEI in workplace: RIAA panel

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... politics on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs fronts a deadly counterpoint - young professionals entering the workforce with zero tolerance for inappropriate workplace behaviour. Andrew Pozzo, chief executive at Cbus Property, said at an ...

Public sector pay gap revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... that address gender equality. "The Commonwealth public sector has achieved gender-balance in the composition of the workforce, at managerial level and in the upper quartile of remuneration. This is a critical driver of the lower gender pay gaps reported ...

Clean energy transition a top priority for productivity: PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... The five productivity inquiries were around creating a dynamic and resilient economy; building a skilled and adaptable workforce; harnessing data and digital technology; delivering quality care more efficiently; and investing in cheaper, cleaner energy ...

Labor win 'a referendum on renewable energy'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... through HIA's Let's Build agenda - to fast-track planning, unlock land, invest in infrastructure, and build the skilled workforce needed to deliver the homes Australia needs."

Green moves: Aware Super, Minderoo Foundation

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 5 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... HR professional partnering with leaders to develop strategies to manage talent, adapt to market changes and guide the workforce through cultural shifts. Minderoo congratulated Stevenson on a "well-deserved" next chapter. "Excited to see what you'll achieve ...

WFH employees put in 20% more hours

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025  |  NEWS
... analysis found people who worked solely from home were able to work nearly 20% more hours than those who do not, and workforce participation, compared to the pre-COVID trend, has increased by 4.4%. Those who work from home half of the time work just ...

Link between remuneration and sustainability grows: KPMG

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... climate change is the topic most likely to be a sustainability target linked to executive pay. This was followed by 'own workforce' and business conduct. Typically, Australian companies have 80 or more sustainability targets, KPMG found. Globally, only ...

Macquarie, Westpac invest in social enterprise fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... social enterprises to create meaningful employment opportunities for those who face significant challenges entering the workforce. This investment underscores our dedication to fostering an inclusive economy where everyone has the chance to succeed." ...

SSGA abandons gender diversity targets

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025  |  NEWS
... campaign's commencement while another 28 committed to do so. SSGA joins BlackRock which scrapped its "aspirational workforce representation goals" and will no longer require hiring managers to interview a diverse pool of candidates. The memo sent ...