A MHR Experiment: The 4-Day Work Week
Starting March 21st, the Melbourne HR team will be conducting an experiment to assess the efficacy of a 4-day working week. With promising results from studies overseas, we will be testing to see how this new work structure impacts productivity, employee engagement and employee wellbeing, and if the 4-day week truly is the way of the future.
So, before the experiment begins, let’s take a look at the current standard work hours across the globe, and how our work practices will change.
How to #BreakTheBias in your workplace
Despite growth and an increase in understanding, gender equality is still an aspiration, not a reality. And this is found quite noticeably in the workplace, where it is reported that 73% of women have experienced bias.
We all have a role to play in building a discrimination-free workplace, so today, I'd like to provide you with some tools to identify and reduce gender biases found within your own organisation.
IWD: Interview with Jacqui Coombes
Today I had the opportunity to speak with Jacqui Coombes, the CEO and Managing Director at Amira Global, and learn more about the proud moments of her career, and why she is constantly inspired by the women around her.
She had one powerful piece of advice for this International Women’s Day: We’re all in charge of our own destiny, and we shouldn’t let artificial barriers get in our way.
IWD: Interview with Jen Paetow
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Jen Paetow, the Executive Director of Operations and Marketing at AllianceCorp, to learn more about her experience with bias in the workplace, and how she believes we can inspire other women to pursue growth in their careers.
She leaves us with one important message for this International Women’s Day - When women support each other, incredible things happen!
IWD: Interview with Leila Chalk
Today I sat down with Leila Chalk, the Founder and Managing Partner at Forty Four Degrees, to learn more about her top career accomplishments and how she is teaching her daughter about the importance of International Women’s Day.
Her key message? Everyone’s journey through life is unique, and we should embrace each other’s differences.
The Staff-pocolypse: Real or Imagined?
Recent staff shortages have been another crippling blow to Australian businesses. But is the media hype accurate?
Learn about the infamous ‘Staff-pocolyspe’ and how to defend your business from it’s impact.