A job applicant was not discriminated against when he unsuccessfully applied for a role, a tribunal has found, but he did suffer gender-based discrimination during the subsequent grievance process.
An overwhelming majority (96%) of Australian leaders view DE&I as more important now than it was in early 2020, and are using it to boost attraction, retention and engagement, new research shows.
After reviewing its policies to embed inclusiveness, an employer's workforce has more visibility and voice, and much higher engagement with workplace initiatives, its people leader says.
The Federal Government's Secure Jobs, Better Pay Bill has been introduced to parliament, and proposes to give employees more flexible work rights, while also tackling the gender pay gap, modernising enterprise bargaining, and more.
Despite employers struggling to meet their workforce needs, a significant portion of the labour market remains overlooked and underleveraged, according to new research from Diversity Council Australia.
The fact that only half of employers that identify a pay gap actually take steps to address it speaks volumes about their lack of commitment to change, a conference has heard.