Case study: Values-based recruitment widens candidate pool for diversity wins
Moving to a values-based recruitment process has enabled an employer to dramatically lift female representation in its workforce. » more »
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Don't "rigidly" follow return-to-work policies, warns lawyer
Dangers abound for employers that "rigidly" follow their workplace policies when determining which adjustments are reasonable to help employees return to work, says a lawyer. » more »
Leader ambivalence to diversity and inclusion "not OK"
Leaders who aren't committed to inclusion pose the biggest obstacle to workplace diversity, and HR professionals must address it, says HR leader Rhonda Brighton-Hall, on the launch of resources to prevent discrimination at work. » more »
Don't wait for perfect conditions to make changes
Employers that wait for "perfect conditions" before introducing workplace changes will never get started, says Telstra's head of inclusion Troy Roderick. » more »
Workplace diversity has "a long way to go": Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched an assessment tool that distinguishes those employers just "starting out" on fostering workplace diversity from their more advanced counterparts, and offers practical guidance on how they can improve. » more »
Case study: Convincing male employees flexible work is not "career suicide"
A diversity program run by men, for men, has helped one Australian employer shift the mindset that flexible work arrangements are only for female employees. » more »
Judge the context before responding to swearing
Employers that fail to act on swearing in the workplace could be putting their people and reputations at risk, but how is HR supposed to decide what words should and shouldn't be tolerated? » more »
Are merit-based promotions really 'fair'?
Does promoting people based on merit give everyone a fair go? The results of a debate this week should have employers questioning who decides what 'merit' is, and whether they're really appointing the best leaders. » more »
Tackling bias 'when there is no sexist in the room'
The behaviours associated with unconscious bias often persist even when people recognise they are there, and HR practitioners need to help employees deal with bias without judgement or accusation, says Edward Nelson, a senior consultant with rogenSi. » more »
Workplace structures benefit extroverts
Employers should beware of depriving introverts of opportunities to share their ideas and opinions, according to communications specialist Catriona Pollard, who says many workplace practices unintentionally favour extroverts. » more »
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