Diversity Council Australia Ltd

How can we nurture and celebrate First Nations leadership in the workplace? ✨ First Nations leadership offers powerful insights that can transform modern workplaces. As workplaces evolve, the unique qualities of First Nations leadership offer profound insights into more inclusive, sustainable leadership practices. Taking inspiration from and platforming First Nations leaders not only benefits Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees but also enriches the entire organisation by fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and long-term thinking. Read our latest blog to better understand, nurture and celebrate First Nations leadership in your workplace. 👉 https://ow.ly/QWfx50TW0Xw Make sure to watch the recording of our event on the power of First Nations leadership here. 👉 https://ow.ly/i3jR50TW0Op #FirstNationsLeadership #IndigenousEmployment #IndigenousInclusion #AboriginalInclusion #Allyship #Allies #Reconciliation #BusinessAustralia #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #DiversityEquityInclusion

✔️ The good news is there is still strong support for D&I action in Australian workplaces. 3 out of 4 workers continued to support their organisation taking action to become more diverse and inclusive in 2023. ❌ The bad news is opposition to D&I has doubled. Reflecting growing polarisation in Australia, opposition to D&I action in 2023 has doubled since 2019. Though still the minority, 7% of workers now oppose and strongly oppose D&I action. This is the highest opposition reported, compared to 3% in both 2017 and 2019, and 4% in 2021. While disappointing to see this, the majority of employers are creating inclusive environments and this has good outcomes for everyone and for businesses overall. Make sure to read the latest Inclusion @ Work Index now. This report addresses the unique problems of the post-pandemic workforce and lays out a case for D&I action as a proven solution. 👉 https://ow.ly/5jyx50TVXb5 #TheCaseForInclusion #InclusionAtWork #InclusionIndex #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityEquityInclusion #BusinessAustralia #HumanResources #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #InclusionMatters #DiversityCouncilAustralia

🌟 We're still on a high from last week's 2024 DCA Diversity Debate! With support from major sponsor IAG, supporting sponsor Suncorp Group, and associate sponsor Telstra, attendees enjoyed an entertaining night, while dissecting one of the most important issues facing workplaces today: Is polarisation holding diversity and inclusion back? Two stellar debate teams went head-to-head: ✅ The affirmative raised concerns that polarisation in workplace discussions creates barriers to empathy and inclusive action. ❌ The negative argued that, while uncomfortable, polarisation can actually ignite meaningful conversations and help bring hidden issues to light. Ultimately, the audience cast their votes, and the audience vote favoured the affirmative team, who were declared the winners of the 2024 Diversity Debate. As DCA CEO Lisa Annese said, “The Diversity Debate is not just about intellectual sparring – it is a celebration of progress, community, and the shared goal of fostering inclusive environments across Australia." We're thrilled to see so many of you have kept the thought-provoking conversations going and we hope the important discussions continue driving diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces. Huge thanks to our wonderful host for the night, Patricia Karvelas, and our brilliant panellists, Dee Madigan, Campaign Edge, Michael Hing, Thomas Mayo, Graeme Innes AM, Niki Kesoglou IAG and Lou Wall. To read more on the night, head here. 👉https://ow.ly/uay150TV3fw Sunita Gloster AM Gillian Folkes #DCADebate #DiversityCouncilAustralia #HumanResources #BusinessAustralia #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #Polarisation

Are you looking for how to get started on your D&I journey and the practical resources you need to take each step? Our ‘Getting started on D&I’ lays out 5 key areas for D&I action (the ‘5 Ps of D&I’), built on our nation-leading research, and links to practical resources that support planning and action at every stage. Stage 5 is PRACTICE – design, implement, measure, evaluate. ✨ Check out the new Guide here now and get on the right track towards building inclusion at work today. 👉 https://ow.ly/NBJR50TV0gF #DiversityAndInclusion #DiversityEquityInclusion #DiversityAndInclusionPlanning #InclusionMatters #DiversityMatters #InclusiveLeadership #Leadership #WorkplaceEquality #HumanResources #BusinessAustralia

How can organisations centre marginalised voices❓ To address the systemic inequities marginalised people experience at work, organisations need to understand how to centre marginalised voices. This is a way of shifting this power imbalance so that marginalised voices can be heard and acted on, in the same way that privileged voices already are. Our Centring Voice Guide offers practical recommendations on how organisations can effectively centre the voices of marginalised people when implementing diversity and inclusion (D&I) organisational change that focuses on them. Read the Guide now and learn how to centre voice today. 👉 https://ow.ly/VzVF50TU6HP #CARMWomen #CentringVoice #CulturalDiversity #RacialLiteracy #RacialDiversity #RacismAtWork #DiversityEquityInclusion #BusinessAustralia #HumanResources #CulturalSafety #WorkplaceSafety #WorkplaceEquality #WorkplaceCulture #Intersectionality #IntersectionalityMatters

“In a time of so much disruption and division, a focus on diversity and inclusion is more important than ever,” says DCA CEO Lisa Annese. Earlier this year, we released the fourth edition of DCA's Inclusion @ Work Report, which has been mapping the state of inclusion in Australian workplaces since 2017. While there have been a number of positive moves towards building inclusion at work, there are some sobering results needing critical attention. Read the report for a closer look at: * How inclusion and exclusion at work has changed post-pandemic, * What the state of support for diversity and inclusion is in 2024, * How inclusive workplaces are for First Nations workers in 2024, and * How to build team inclusion. Make sure to read the latest Inclusion @ Work Index now. 👉 https://ow.ly/1EKn50TU5h0 #TheCaseForInclusion #InclusionAtWork #InclusionIndex #DiversityEquityInclusion #BusinessAustralia #HumanResources #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #InclusionMatters #DiversityCouncilAustralia

Today is #IntersexAwarenessDay, a time to learn how to be an ally and foster inclusive workplaces for Intersex people. 💜 Educate yourself on intersex issues and how to be an ally here: https://ow.ly/EF3i50TT36u Learn about workplace issues and inclusion here: https://ow.ly/QS7150TT36s #Intersex #ntersexAwareness #IntersexInclusion #DiversityEquityInclusion

DCA CEO opportunity: A unique leadership role ✨ Diversity Council Australia is proud to be the nation’s leading voice on workplace inclusion. Under the outstanding leadership of Lisa Annese, DCA has thrived, helping to shape the future of more inclusive Australian workplaces. As Lisa concludes her tenure of over a decade, there is now an opportunity for a new CEO to guide DCA into the next chapter. We are seeking an outstanding and influential CEO to lead DCA in promoting and advancing diversity and inclusion across our nation's workplaces. Reporting to an impressive Board, including our Chair Sunita Gloster AM and Deputy Chair Chris Lamb, the successful candidate will have a proven track record of empathetic leadership and strategic thinking. If you’re ready to take on this exciting role, please contact Johnson Partners for more details. 👉https://ow.ly/ZZpN50TSZjp *Please share through your networks* Annie Pettitt Peter Chun Ian Goshko Elizabeth Hristoforidis Julie Canepa Louise Monger Craig Mutton Jane O'Leary Jenny Mina Dr Virginia Mapedzahama, PhD Catherine Petterson Fiona Austin-Weber

💡 Did you know that flexible work is linked to workplace inclusion? Findings from our #InclusionAtWork research show that #FlexWork is linked to increased inclusion. Workers using flex work reported increased overall experiences of inclusion than compared with workers not using any flex options. Read our #StateofFlex report which outlines practical steps for addressing issues around flex in your workplace. 👉 https://ow.ly/E6jQ50TMi4E #FlexibilityatWork #WorkplaceInclusion #BusinessAustralia #HumanResources #Flexbility #InclusionMatters #InclusionIndex #InclusiveLeadership

🌟 What a night at the 2024 DCA Diversity Debate! 🌟 Last night, DCA and our major sponsor IAG brought together business leaders, industry experts, and entertainers for an unforgettable evening exploring one of the most pressing issues in workplaces today: Is polarisation holding diversity and inclusion back? Two stellar debate teams went head-to-head: ✅ The affirmative raised concerns that polarisation in workplace discussions creates barriers to empathy and inclusive action. ❌ The negative argued that, while uncomfortable, polarisation can actually ignite meaningful conversations and help bring hidden issues to light. Ultimately, the audience cast their votes, and the audience vote favoured the affirmative team, who were declared the winners of the 2024 Diversity Debate. One thing was unanimous though: the work of our members and community as the everyday champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace is critical. 🎉 Thank you to our wonderful host for the night, Patricia Karvelas and our brilliant panellists, Dee Madigan, Campaign Edge, Michael Hing, Thomas Mayo, Graeme Innes AM, Niki Kesoglou IAG and Lou Wall. A huge thanks to our major sponsor IAG, supporting sponsor Suncorp Group, and associate sponsor Telstra, for supporting such an important conversation! Lisa Annese Sunita Gloster AM #DCADebate #DiversityCouncilAustralia #HumanResources #BusinessAustralia #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #Polarisation