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Broader job pain finally hits ESG

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 25 OCT 2024  |  NEWS
... headwinds. It has now hit sustainability and ESG - with carbon credits registry Verra announcing a layoff of 25% of its workforce. "Although not completely immune from market conditions, the ESG [and] sustainability sector has been protected somewhat," ...

Parental leave super narrows gender savings gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... workers," AustralianSuper chief member officer Rose Kerlin said. "We know that a woman who takes 10 years out of the workforce to care for children has 12% less income in retirement than a person who has no career break." Meantime, the ACTU welcomed ...

DEI code to boost retention: CFA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... postings to make them accessible to underrepresented groups; and using employee resource groups to support a diverse workforce. "This is not a pledge-and-forget," said Lisa Carroll, chief executive officer of CFA Society Australia. The CFA is yet to ...

HESTA urges ASX300 to heed investor concerns

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... HESTA will monitor gender pay gaps and asking companies to set public targets of at least 40% women across the entire workforce. Five years ago, HESTA was voting against the appointment of all-male boards. Now just 30 female directors are needed to reach ...

Clarity on sector pathways sparks investor confidence

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... CCA calls for cooperation across local, state and territory governments, businesses, communities, households, and the workforce. "The authority has charted a course for how Australia can decarbonise by 2050," said Matt Kean, chair of the authority. "Good ...

Super gap to close in 2042

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024  |  NEWS
... business conditions weaken, these roles are more likely to be adjusted, with hours reduced to the detriment of the female workforce." NGS Super CEO Natalie Previtera said it's important that more women are given opportunities in leadership: "It's ...

Super on parental leave bill hits parliament

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024  |  NEWS
... mothers have missed out on $3.3 billion in super since the scheme's introduction in 2011 due to taking time out of the workforce to have children. Superannuation industry groups and super funds are eager to see the bill passed quickly. "This legislation ...

Women continue to lag in asset management

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... Trust, Aware Super, Colonial First State, HESTA, Mercer, QIC, TCorp, and UniSuper. New research tracks three years of workforce data at 22 firms, assessing appointments, promotions, and exit rates. At the senior level, gender parity remains a challenge. ...

Gender gap to close in 134 years: World Economic Forum

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... participation and opportunity score improved to 71.7%, though significant disparities remained in labour-force participation and workforce representation between countries. While educational and health outcomes were strong, political empowerment lagged. ...

abrdn strengthens sustainability function

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 JUN 2024  |  NEWS
... replacement. Windsor joined the firm in October from housebuilders Persimmon. In January, abrdn stated it will cut 10% of its workforce following substantial outflows in late 2023.