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Over-mentored, under-sponsored: the leadership act that moves the pay gap
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Over-mentored, under-sponsored: the leadership act that moves the pay gap

Every year, Equal Pay Day arrives to remind us of two numbers. This year they're 21.1% and 48 — the national gender pay gap, and the extra days the average...

Prue Gilbert
Prue Gilbert Founder and CEO of Grace Papers Lawyer and Gender Equality expert
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Dads are parents too

When was the last time you heard a man asked how he balances career and parenting responsibilities? We hear...

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#TryBeatingMeLightly- Violence Against Women in 2016

Last week, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) in Pakistan submitted a report recommending a law be...

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Don’t let pregnancy be a break in your career

Pregnancy is often considered a significant career interruption or a complete career diversion for many...

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Do I have a right to breastfeed at work?

Many women need or want to return to work when their child is still breastfeeding or receiving breastmilk, but are...

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Women We Love – Gourmet Juniors

One thing that I hate about being a parent, actually about being a human, is having to think about dinner....

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It’s a bumpy road…do you have the right tools to transition in and out of work?

Transitioning in and out of the workforce isn’t simple, especially when you add a life-changing event like...

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How supported will you be while you’re pregnant?

Becoming pregnant and having a child is the single greatest change that can happen to a woman. No matter...

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Mums working longer hours than CEOs

A study of over 1000 Australian working mums has proven why they are so exhausted. They’re working longer...

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The heartbreak of motherhood

Parents of two healthy kids, Alex and Ben Tighe never expected their third pregnancy would go so horribly...

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There’s A Little Bit Of ‘Me’ In Maternity

Mothers worldwide broke the internet last week in anger over American writer Meghann Foye’s likening of...

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The Problem With Returning To Work

Last night I caught up for a drink with a girlfriend, Sally (not her real name) who is returning to work in...

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Returning to work? Tips to ensure you start where you left off

Returning to work after having a baby can range from exhilarating to hideously daunting. For some women,...

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