Sexism in the workplace is still very much a reality in Australia. It is often an expression of control and power, manifesting in a range of overt and covert actions. For instance, Australian male workers are paid $25,000 a year more than their female counterparts on...
How often have you heard someone say something racist or seen somebody engage in racist behaviours at work? Racism in Australia is a topic that most people walk on eggshells around. We would rather talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rather than call out...
As people’s social media activity has the potential to damage their employer’s reputation, more and more recruiters are realising the importance of social media screening or digital footprint checks as part of their recruitment process. While it makes sense to review...
Here are three mistakes scale-ups make when hiring new staff, and how to avoid them. 1. You’re hiring too quickly It’s understandable to want to hire fast when you need to innovate and keep up with demand with more manpower. However, it’s important to take your time...
Unfortunately, in Australia, 50% of the LGBTQIA+ community have experienced harassment or prejudicial treatment in the workplace and 77% of transgender and gender diverse people have reported being discriminated against in the past 12 months. This International Day...
Social media screening has become an important part of the process of employee recruitment across a wide variety of industries. Our use of it has influenced how we hire people — 90% of employers believe that social media is important when evaluating candidates for the...
