Its one of the most devastating outcomes in any pregnancy - a baby growing inside its mother suddenly, and often inexplicably - dies. And sadly, it happens to 1 in 100 Australian pregnancies that reaches 20 weeks gestation. What can workplaces do? Well for one thing, ensure that their parental leave policies are inclusive of parents of stillborn babies, allowing them the time and space to heal physically and emotionally from this tragedy.
Read MoreFor many women, the decision to return to work after having a child can be focused far more on how many days they want to work, rather than what they actually want to do and what they ultimately want from their career.
How do we shift the conversation about the role of Dads, the role of men, in our society? By talking about “good fathers”, no “real men.
Read MoreMany workplaces assume that when you have a baby, two things are inevitable: firstly, you will fall so in love with that baby that you will lose all your career ambition, and secondly, you’ll also lose your confidence.
Read MoreKeeping in touch is good for your personal brand, and is a great way to reduce the likelihood of losing your confidence and missing out on potential opportunities while you are on parental leave. Find out why and how you can make the most of it.
Read MoreIt has to be the one of the strangest moments: communicating the most personal of information about yourself and your body to a human being you usually only have a professional relationship with. So, how do you tell your boss you’re pregnant AND keep your career on track? Here are our top 5 tips.
Read MoreIt is still commonly assumed that women, once they become mothers, are less ambitious than men. And that is especially the case for those seeking to work part-time: according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, while women make up nearly half of the workforce, full-time women comprise just one in five employees. But what does the evidence say?
Read MoreThere are more than 20 lab studies that prove the existence of the maternal wall. What do workplaces have to do to dismantle it and increase female representation in leadership?
Read MoreWe recently caught up with Karina Keisler about her experience as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at nbn and mother of two girls, finding balance, and achieving equality in the workplace.
Read MoreWorried about how your position will change during your time on parental leave? It often seems that pregnancy discrimination and redundancy go hand and hand, read this article to better understand how to protect yourself against this threat.
Read MoreAll you need to know about the new Australian childcare subsidy.
Read MoreWe take a look at the recent discrimination experienced by tennis superstar, Serena Williams, a stark reminder that pregnancy discrimination can happy to any one of us.
Read MorePrue analyses the sobering figures surrounding female leadership and shares her strategies highlighting how you can transform your organisation’s culture and commit to gender equality.
Read MorePrue shares with you her advice on how to recognise and avoid discrimination in your workplace.
Read MoreIt’s the one time your private life and work life collide in the most public way – yet women are woefully unprepared in how to tell the boss they’re expecting.
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