One of the most important steps towards greater inclusion is ensuring leaders understand their influence and the "shadow" they cast, which can be difficult for them to see, an HR chief says.
On a global index that measures the strength of employers' female talent pipelines, among other factors, major banks are clearly ahead of other Australian employers.
The Religious Discrimination Bill could potentially create an "impossible situation" for employers, a diversity expert has told Parliamentary hearings.
A smooth leadership transition is heavily dependent on successful onboarding, but many programs suffer from a problem that even many HR leaders aren't aware of.
Most inclusion strategies still fail to extend beyond the initial employment stage to provide leadership opportunities to neurodivergent employees, a specialist says.
A report into bullying, s-xual harassment and abuse in parliamentary workplaces has identified drivers and made recommendations that have critical relevance for all workplaces, a lawyer says.
