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Australian HR leaders are more likely to be intensifying their DEI efforts than rolling them back, according to an LGBTIQA+ inclusion specialist.

The "external shock" of gender pay gap reporting will end up strengthening HR's standing and influence, if Australia's experience mirrors that of participants in a UK study.

Large employers deserve detailed guidance on what might constitute a "reasonable excuse" for not complying with proposed new laws requiring improvements on gender-equality measures, a Senate Committee has recommended.

When an organisation's culture lacks a key element, return-to-office mandates simply won't work. Meanwhile employers often refer to diversity, equity and inclusion in their EVPs, but struggle to define why it's a good thing.

Employers are reporting strong hiring intentions for their HR departments this year, according to new research. Meanwhile DEI programs are crumbling under "anti-woke" pressure in the United States.

In light of pockets of "pushback" against workplace diversity and inclusion, it's never been more important for employers to get their messaging right, a D&I leader says.

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Australian jobseekers are more likely than those in other countries to use AI when applying for jobs, and most admit to some level of deception with it, research shows.

Building an antiracist organisation requires an understanding of how racism is perpetuated and entrenched, in both individual behaviours and through the culture of the organisation, an Australian diversity expert says.

Proposed legislation will make it mandatory for employers to set and make progress towards workplace gender equality, with 'naming and shaming' consequences if they don't step up.