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Hire for the role – and diversity in the workforce is assured

How do you generate a chorus of support from business owners? Simple. When we all agree that business success is predicated on finding the right people with the right skills who are the right fit for our individual business culture. We know that the process of recruitment is the single most important function for business […]

Glyn Brokensha · 2 min
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Harmony Day kicks off to promote diversity in the workplace

Businesses around the country are celebrating Harmony Day today, an event designed to eliminate racial discrimination in the workplace and promote diversity by breaking down cultural barriers

Rocheen Flaherty · 2 min
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Social media encourages workplace diversity

Social media users are a diversity asset to businesses, according to Nareen Young, CEO of Diversity Council Australia (DCA). She said that while there were risks in allowing social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter in the workplace, with sensible risk management policies this connectivity could be beneficial.

Adeline Teoh · 2 min
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My Mentor program

The cost of losing female employees, to Australian companies, is about one and a half times the salary they’re paid, according to Maureen Frank, managing director of Emberin. If you’re looking to decrease this cost without discriminating, the My Mentor program may be what you’re after. The DVD, CD and workbook mentoring set is designed […]

Nukte O · 2 min