Uncertain economic times could impact on Australian companies’ inclination to promote more senior women, warns Diane Smith-Gander, the new president of Chief Executive Women. “We seem to have one shock after another coming through the system,” she said in an interview with The Australian. “First it was the iron ore price and now it is the
If you are a quiet woman longing to speak up, this will confirm your worst fears. When women talk more than men in meetings, there is instant backlash. When women behave the way men behave at work, there is instant backlash. And whether the women work in politics or in business, women are treated harshly
Today’s column is one for the women, as I believe we hold the key to the future of enterprise and endeavour in this country. And I don’t mean women who are the CEOs, company executives or the chair of the board. I want to highlight the women who take on all those roles at once,
Times have changed, with women in some sectors now equalling the earning power of their male counterparts. But there is still a perception that proper money management and entrepreneurship is the domain of men, and the perception that women seeking the wisest path in investing in the future should hand their financial affairs over to
You don’t have to look very far to come across inspirational female leaders – they can be identified in almost every industry. These ground-breaking women are leading the way and creating change, although it wasn’t always this way. Let’s look at some inspiring women who dared to challenge with great passion and enthusiasm. Eleanor Roosevelt
Years ago, while producing the hit TV series “The Shield,” Glen Mazzara noticed that two young female writers were quiet during story meetings. He pulled them aside and encouraged them to speak up more. Watch what happens when we do, they replied. Almost every time they started to speak, they were interrupted or shot down
Australian captains of industry have delivered an inspired commentary on the importance and need to bridge the gender gap in management ranks, the social and commercial benefits of having more women in management and their support of internal measurable targets. At least, that is the rhetoric. Reading their responses about the need for more women
The best women in business around Australia were honoured at the Telstra Business Woman of the Year 2014 awards. Here’s their advice on how to achieve success. Telstra Business Woman of the Year: UnitingCare QLD CEO Anne Cross. A Queensland social worker who transformed the UnitingCare health care services over her 11 years as
The World Assembly for Women, convened by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan in the latter half of this year, provides lessons for Australia on the barriers for women in the workplace and how to overcome them. As the nominated participant from Australia’s Male Champions of Change (MCC), I witnessed a groundswell of international commitment
2014 has been a big year for women. There have been some very high points and some very low points, but at the end of the day, has progress been made? We think it has, and we think now is a great time to reflect on the wins we've had in 2014. We've seen women
