Dismantling the maternal wall – how workplaces are doing it

“Why shouldn’t a workplace be customized to fit women as much as it is to fit men? We are large in...

The part-time partner

Julie McKay was appointed to the role of Executive Director, UN Women Australia at just 23. Within the...

Navigating Full-Time Care and Work

“We’re strongly committed to ensuring we’re benefiting from all that gender equality can deliver to our...

#Metoo – a blueprint for change

On 15 October 2017 the #metoo shockwave reverberated around the world. It came on the back of an...

Paid parental leave should include the parents of stillborn children

It’s the right thing to do. They are parents too. Stillbirth is one of the most traumatic events that a...

Returning to work? Don’t settle for leftovers

“If you limit your choices only to what seems possible or reasonable, you disconnect yourself from what...

The good father – why we need to unshackle men from outdated stereotypes

“The legacy I’d like to leave for other men is the opportunity to reimagine what it means to be a working...

Keep in touch to keep your talent

“Women are confident, ambitious and actively pursuing their career goals. Leaders should focus on creating...

Why keeping in touch is good for your brand

It’s still commonly assumed that when you have a baby, two things are inevitable: firstly, you will fall so...

How To Tell Your Boss You’re Expecting

It has to be the one of the strangest moments: communicating the most personal of information about...

The ambition myth

Just four months into a 12 month maternity leave contract, my boss suggested we fast track to a permanent...

Dismantling the maternal wall

When it comes to women in the workplace, we hear a lot about barriers to leadership – the glass ceiling,...