Angela Priestley
Startup Advice
“My own superannuation was invested in weapons”: A Q&A with Christina Hobbs, co-founder of Verve Super
Christina Hobbs is disrupting Australia’s superannuation space with Verve Super, Australia’s first super fund designed for women, by women.
Recruitment & Hiring, Startup Advice
“Your difference is your superpower”: A Q&A with Lynn Dang, head of talent acquisition at Microsoft Australia
In this Q&A, Lynn Dang talks intersectionality in recruitment, the importance of being your authentic self and the pursuit of work-life integration.
Opinion, People
Millions of baby boomers will retire by 2029 — and employers should offer these roles to part-time working mums
Did you hear? An exodus of baby boomers retiring from the workforce could cause some sleepless nights for hiring managers.
Human Resources
“Not doing this would be silly”: ING ditches ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ labels and adopts equal paid parental leave
ING is the first Australian bank to give all parents equal access to 14 weeks' paid leave, removing ‘primary’ and ‘secondary’ labels in the process.
People
After taking 16 weeks paternity leave, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian wants to start a movement
Alexis Ohanian wants dads to feel empowered to help care for their families following the birth or adoption of a new child.
People
Six common manifestations of everyday sexism at work
People typically don’t complain about everyday sexism because it can be seen as too small to make a fuss about — but it is widespread and harmful.
Entrepreneurs
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 to families.
Leadership
Macquarie boss Shemara Wikramanayake named fifth most powerful woman in the world
Shemara Wikramanayake, the first female chief executive designate of Macquarie Group is fifth on the international version of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women list.
Economy, Politics
Scott Morrison “open-minded” about pay transparency, following Labor’s announcement of parent-focused superannuation plan
The Morrison government hasn’t yet completely ruled out a push to force companies with more than 1000 employees toward pay transparency.
Economy
