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From Vision to Action: Geelong Welcomes Australia’s Gender Equity Leaders

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Geelong, VIC – 23 July 2025 — Business in Heels is proud to present the Meet the Winners Breakfast: Accelerating Gender Equity, to be held at the Geelong Heritage Library on Wednesday, 23 July. This energising morning will spotlight the organisations leading Australia’s gender equity movement, sharing the proven strategies behind their award-winning success. Winners from the … Continued

Balance needed in higher education legislation

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The peak body for Australia’s universities in industrial relations has welcomed the federal treasurer’s call for regulators and others to cut red tape. The Australian Higher Education Industrial Association (AHEIA) said red tape and associated complex agreements are a handbrake on productivity in the higher education sector and are creating significant imbalance in the sector’s … Continued

Closing the employment gap for First Nations Australians

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Thursday 3 July   Sustainable and meaningful employment is essential for financial security, especially in today’s cost-of-living crisis. Yet, for many Australians, particularly First Nations people, this security remains out of reach.  A recent survey revealed that two in five (41%) First Nations households have experienced food insecurity in the past year, often due to … Continued

School’s in: Bupa’s Campus initiative to modernise learning and development

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A global initiative, Bupa Campus includes a purpose-built learning facility at Bupa’s Melbourne head office, with similar spaces at Bupa offices in London and Madrid. Equipped with the latest technologies, the facilities seamlessly interact with Bupa’s global digital learning platform, empowering its people to find, navigate, and experience learning offered through Bupa Campus.   Bupa … Continued

The People Behind the Progress: Judges Announced for 2025 Gender Equity Awards

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Melbourne, 16June 2025 — quityawards.com As gender equity continues to be a pressing workplace and societal issue, the Gender Equity Awards return in 2025 with a judging panel that reflects the strength, expertise, and diversity needed to lead change. These judges will evaluate nominations across a wide spectrum—from large corporates to grassroots initiatives—with the goal … Continued

Half of Australian workers live paycheck to paycheck: ADP Report

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Melbourne, Australia, 13 June 2025 – Despite employment reaching a record high in 2024, half of Australian workers (50%) are living paycheck to paycheck, according to ADP Research’s People at Work 2025 report. The study, which surveyed nearly 38,000 workers across 34 markets, uncovers stark regional disparities and generational divides in the global workforce’s financial resilience. The … Continued

Gender Equity Awards 2025: Powerhouse Panel of Judges Announced

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Melbourne, 10 June 2025 — The Gender Equity Awards proudly unveil the distinguished judging panel for 2025, comprising some of Australia’s most respected leaders in business, policy, education, and advocacy. These 15 accomplished individuals bring deep sector knowledge and a shared commitment to creating inclusive, equitable workplaces. Their insights will shape the selection of award … Continued

Australia’s Barriers to Proactive Retirement Planning Revealed

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Financial Illiteracy and a Push for Self-Efficacy is Leaving Aussies Ripped-Off in Retirement  Australia has a fundamental problem in its approach to retirement planning.  The Australian superannuation system has become the primary means for workers to save for retirement, but Best Financial Planners has found that financial illiteracy prevents many Australians from optimising their savings … Continued

Workplace inclusion still out of reach for many LGBTQIA+ Australians

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Thursday 5 June Despite growing awareness, many Australians who identify as LGBTQIA+ continue to face discrimination in the workplace. Globally, 2 in 5 of this population report experiencing non-inclusive behaviours (40%) and sexual harassment (39%) at work1, highlighting how far employers still have to go on achieving equality at work. Further, LGBTQIA+ employees are less … Continued