Angela Priestley
Six common manifestations of everyday sexism at work
Sexism. It’s everywhere. And it’s every day.
No matter what your profession, industry or employer, everyday sexism exists.
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Lawyer turned childcare innovator: Why Andrea Christie-David is bringing early education into the home
Andrea Christie-David is a human rights lawyer and company director determined to offer new high-quality early childhood education options t…
Macquarie boss Shemara Wikramanayake named fifth most powerful woman in the world
She hasn’t yet started in the top job, but Shemara Wikramanayake is already getting plenty of global attention.
The first female chief …
Scott Morrison “open-minded” about pay transparency, following Labor’s announcement of parent-focused superannuation plan
It was a Labor Party idea, but the Morrison government hasn’t yet completely ruled out a push to force companies with more than 1000 emp…
Australia’s “uneven and fragmented” childcare system: Out-of-pocket expenses up 48% in six years
More of us are using formal childcare in order to participate in the workforce, but childcare is becoming even less affordable. At least tha…
“Boys club”: The realities facing female investment managers
Women make up just 17% of employees in investment management, so it’s particularly disappointing to hear that some of those who do enter t…
Business Chicks chief Emma Isaacs on productivity, professional relationships and parenting
Emma Isaacs acquired then little-known Business Chicks when she was just 26 years old.
She saw the opportunity while sitting at a Busines…
The often overlooked cost benefits of flexible employment
Flexible working has long been seen as a solid strategy for promoting the participation of women in the corporate sector.
The basic think…
Less hours, same pay: NZ company’s four-day work week trial a success
The boss of one New Zealand-based company might soon be feeling particularly popular.
Not only is he pushing to make the four-day (full-t…
Envato co-founder Cyan Ta’eed on time management, working smart and her new world of chocolate
Cyan Ta’eed is the co-founder of Envato, one of Australia’s most successful tech startups, and someone I’ve followed as a leader in te…
