The Workplace Gender Equality Agency is an Australian Government statutory agency charged with promoting and improving gender equality in Australian workplaces. We are responsible for administering the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act). Our vision is for women and men to be equally represented, valued and rewarded in the workplace. The Workplace Gender Equality Agency was formerly known as the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency. Community Guidelines: The Workplace Gender Equality Agency encourages open dialogue about gender equality issues. To encourage a fair, unbiased and safe environment, we have set some guidelines for contributors to the page. Contributions must represent your own opinions and must: - Be relevant to the topic under discussion - Be family friendly and respectful of a diversity of opinions - Not use offensive or obscene language - Not include irrelevant information - Not foster discrimination based on race, colour, descent, national origin, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability - Not promote or advertise any product or commercial organisation - Not promote any personal, professional, or political interests - Not include personal information or information about others - Not impersonate other people or organisations - Not abuse, harass or threaten other people - Not spam the Agency or other people. This includes sending bulk messages or excessively posting identical messages or images. - Not be defamatory or libellous - Not infringe the intellectual property rights of others - Not defame products, entities or individuals. All questions relating to reporting to the Agency under the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 should be directed to the Agency: https://www.wgea.gov.au/contact-us Posts that contravene the above guidelines will be removed, and repeat offenders could be banned. The Agency encourages ‘friends’ and ‘followers’ on its pages but this does not imply endorsement.
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Our friends at @OurWatchAus have released some compelling new data about sexual harassment in the workplace. Some 40% of workplace leaders aren't aware of their legal obligations - and only 3 in 4 know workplace sexual harassment is illegal. #endthegenderpaygap #genderequality
1 in 3 workers have experienced sexual harassment at work in the last 5 years. So how do leaders and employees view this issue? Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/gz9nbkac
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We have created three short videos to help promote understanding of the positive duty under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). You can watch the animations here: https://loom.ly/l2wbSus
Persistent myths about the gender pay gap can prevent employers taking action to address inequality it their workplace. These employers might be missing out. Evidence shows that taking action can improve productivity, employee recruitment and retention and business performance. Here’s a few WGEA resources that can help get you started. • Download out Gender Pay Gap Analysis Guide LinkedIn • Use your data to find problem areas with our Action Planning Tool • Take an online class with WGEA #endthegenderpaygap
WGEA’s Capacity Building Executive Manager Dr Samone McCurdy recently caught up with FINSIA to discuss new and innovative ways the finance sector can create more inclusive, productive workplaces. Tune in to hear: - strategies to pursue better outcomes for your business by implementing actions that also close your gender pay gaps - how to drive change in your organisation with an approach that encourages buy in from leaders at all levels of the business - evidence-informed advice on strategies that create real change and achieve gender equality goals in your organisation. Watch the video -> https://lnkd.in/gm3MKvpG Ready to take action? Check out these WGEA resources: • Download our Gender Pay Gap Analysis Guide https://lnkd.in/gnWN5cBb • Use your data to find problem areas with our Action Planning Tool https://lnkd.in/gGt4YtGX • Take an online class with WGEA https://lnkd.in/gTAFT3Nw #endthegenderpaygap
Persistent myths about the gender pay gap can prevent employers taking action to address inequality in their workplace. These employers might be missing out. Evidence shows that taking action can improve productivity, employee recruitment and retention and business performance. Here are a few WGEA resources that can help get you started: 👉 Download our Gender Pay Gap Analysis Guide: https://lnkd.in/gnWN5cBb 👉 Use your data to find problem areas with our Action Planning Tool: https://lnkd.in/gGt4YtGX 👉 Take an online class with WGEA: https://lnkd.in/gTAFT3Nw #endthegenderpaygap
📣 NEW REPORT ON PART-TIME WORK The 2024 BCEC | WGEA Gender Equity Insights report explores the state of part-time employment and flexible working arrangements in Australia. Australia has one of the highest shares of part-time employment across OECD countries. A rising share of women (29 per cent) and men (31 per cent) are choosing part-time work out of preference, with fewer citing care of children as the main reason for doing so. However, a part-time promotion cliff is apparent for non-managers, where promotion rates for women and men in part-time employment are half of their full-time counterparts. Employers are encouraged to develop a plan for action that normalises flexible and part-time work, without career penalties. By normalising flexible arrangements, organisations can work towards removing the historical ‘flexibility stigma’ associated with career penalties in terms of pay and progression. 🔍 Read and download the report: https://lnkd.in/gc2-ZkS 💻 Attend the online launch: https://lnkd.in/gqT8d4rx
There's still time to register for this important discussion about part-time and flexible work. Hit the link in the post below to secure your spot.
Ready for an in-depth conversation into part-time work in Australia? We're excited to share our speaker lineup for the Gender Equity Insights 2024 national online report launch! Hear from leading industry voices like Angela Priestley, Nicola Campbell, Katrina McPhee, Penelope Cottrill and more, as they explore the evolving landscape of part-time work. Plus, sneak peeks into the latest research findings by our lead authors Alan Duncan and Silvia Salazar. You'll also hear the latest from Workplace Gender Equality Agency CEO Mary Wooldridge. Register now and be a part of this conversation on Monday 9 September! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gzQDmmhg
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) and Workplace Gender Equality Agency Gender Equality Insights 2024 report launch is just around the corner! Despite its historical significance, the concept of part-time work is being re-evaluated in light of emerging work practices and employee preferences. These preferences place increased value on flexibility, autonomy and the ability for work to align with responsibilities at home. The report launch will feature key findings from report lead authors Professor Alan Duncan and Dr. @Silvia Salazar along with opening remarks from #WGEA CEO Mary Wooldridge and a panel discussion including WGEA’s Education and Research Executive Manager Penelope Cottrill. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gqT8d4rx
Don’t forget to register for the national online release of Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) and Workplace Gender Equality Agency Gender Equality Insights 2024 report! Learn about new insights about part-time work including: 👉differing motivations for men and women accessing part-time work 👉 the gendered impact of part-time work on careers 👉 potential for other flexible work arrangements to supersede part-time in the future. Secure your place today: https://lnkd.in/gqT8d4rx
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This week in AFR Success, the gender pay gap is shrinking - we look at what companies are doing to close it even further. Euan Black #leadership #womeninleadership #genderpaygap #AFRsuccess