Three in four employers required to report on gender metrics still fail to conduct a pay gap analysis, according to a report card identifying areas that are "ripe for action".
Workplace flexibility and countering stereotypes are both crucial to move more working mothers into executive roles, but women also need to help themselves and each other to force change, says a top HR manager.
Long-serving employees with valuable knowledge and experience are sometimes reluctant to share it, but one "extremely powerful" question encourages keen cooperation, according to knowledge transfer expert Catriona Byrne.
New research has found menopause symptoms suffered by women have a direct impact on their job satisfaction, engagement and commitment to their organisation, making it imperative that employers don't ignore the issue.
Employers must swap "lofty statements of intent" for honest conversations about race to create more productive and safe organisations, says a diversity expert.
Male workplace leaders who believe gender diversity initiatives are unfair to men need some "attitude restructuring and a dose of reality", says experienced executive Avril Henry.
Workplace bullying complaints continue to pose significant challenges for employers, including where the behaviour doesn't meet the legal definition of bullying or the threshold to make a claim. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to understand key lessons from cases where bullying complaints interact with other claims and issues.
What constitutes "best practice" when managing neurodiversity at work is evolving all the time. Watch this HR Daily Premium webcast to learn how to embed neuroinclusive practices into HR programs and every stage of the employment lifecycle.
