HR "has a very specific role to play" when it comes to meeting increasing social expectations of prioritising DEI and delivering results, says an HR chief.
The different ways in which employees return to workplaces is likely to impact diversity and inclusion progress as some employees become less "visible", says an expert.
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.
All employers should consider putting in place a workplace s-xual harassment prevention plan, even though such plans are only expressly prescribed in one jurisdiction, according to a risk management expert.
Recent events have shone a spotlight on whistleblowing, placing employers firmly on notice that their response to a protected disclosure could be subject to intense scrutiny. Watch this webcast to understand the role HR plays in this challenging space.
