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Diversity & Inclusion has become significantly more important in the last 3-5 years where it’s shifted from being a social justice issue to a strategic imperative.
Diversity and inclusion has become so important over the last three to five years, where it’s shifted from being a social justice issue to a strategic business imperative because there’s been a host of empirical research which has emerged which demonstrates that diversity can actually optimise performance and innovation in organisations.
And this has really changed the way that leaders think about diversity and inclusion. Because historically, they really just looked at it as a social justice issue, about being a socially responsible organisation who could ensure that everybody, no matter how diverse, could actualise their full potential.
But what this research now demonstrates is that inclusion is inextricably interlinked with performance and innovation. And that means that this is something they can leverage to respond to the ever-increasing demands for change and innovation that they’re facing in a currently disruptive business environment.
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23 April 2024
Future Trends in AI and DEI
The widespread integration of AI is fundamentally altering business operations. What may have once seemed like a futuristic concept is now a current reality, shaping everything from customer service with chatbots and predictive analytics in finance to personalised experiences in marketing. Businesses are leveraging AI for efficient process automation, enhanced data-driven decision-making, and customer relationship …
Organisational Change is the BEST time to invest in Inclusive Leadership
Often, when an organisation goes through significant change, it is extremely disruptive to DEI efforts, particularly work aimed at developing inclusive leadership and teams. There are often seemingly good reasons for this – people are very worried about their future and may not be interested in development; leadership is preoccupied with financial outcomes and strategic …
The UK has taken a big step towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace with the release of a panel report issued under the authority of Kemi Badenoch, the UK Minister for Women and Equalities. Published on March 20, 2024, this report marks a significant moment in addressing the complex challenges surrounding DEI. …
Breaking Glass Ceilings: Stories of Women Leading the Way in the Workplace
At the heart of every successful organisation lies a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals from all walks of life come together to harness their unique perspectives, experiences, and talents. In recent decades, the global workforce has seen a significant shift towards investing in women and promoting gender equality, and it is not without reason. …
Sexual Harassment Law in Australia: A Brief History, The New Positive Duty and AHRC Enforcement Guidelines
The term “sexual harassment” was brought to light by journalist and feminist Lin Farley in 1975 during a hearing of the New York Human Rights Commission. As public awareness grew, laws prohibiting sexual harassment were passed in different jurisdictions, including Australia, culminating in the federal Sex Discrimination Act in 1984. Companies proceeded to institute compulsory …
Australians face a momentous choice on 14 October-one which could set the tone of inter-communal relations for decades to come. Symmetra urges Australians to vote affirmatively to establish a constitutionally recognized voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Our reasons for this firm position are because The Voice will: Give Indigenous people a direct …