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A decade ago, female employees of Caltex Australia were twice as likely to quit their jobs as their male counterparts, but in 2011, as a result of focused efforts, the tables turned.

A US employer that refused to make assumptions about what people with disability can and can't do – and was willing to see them fail if it meant giving them a chance to succeed – has dramatically improved the diversity of its workforce and reaped unexpected benefits along the way.

A law firm with offices in multiple states is using video conferencing technology to make centralised learning and development sessions a far more engaging, collaborative experience.

Two organisations are using simple but creative approaches to tackle mental ill health at work, says resilience speaker and executive coach Graeme Cowan.

In response to an ageing population and predictions of further skills shortages, one of Australia's largest employers is taking concrete steps to encourage workers to think about their retirement earlier, and stay with the company for longer.

When advertising company Adshel wanted to overhaul its brand, the exercise doubled as a successful engagement initiative.

A struggling company that developed an aggressive change strategy after going into administration has gone on to become an employer of choice.

Already known for its work in the field of engagement, RedBalloon has been experimenting with new ways to measure employee sentiment - including a simple tool comprising just one question.

The best thing employers can do to foster more diverse workplaces is to listen - early in the planning stage - to what employees want, says NAB group executive, people, marketing and communications, Andrew Hagger.

Deloitte Australia has a "pretty light" employer branding team, but uses social media to turn its 6000 employees into recruiters and brand managers, says national talent acquisition and mobility director, Tanyth Lloyd.