Imagine earning $18,000 a year less just because of your gender. It doesn’t seem fair, does it? The gender pay gap and its effects on working women in Australia is real. So, what causes it, and how can we address it? The gender pay gap refers to the difference between men’s and women’s salaries, calculated by monitoring employees’ weekly or …
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Equal opportunities at work: The importance of diversity in the workplace
Workplace diversity is more important than ever. Not only does it benefit the workplace, but it has positive impacts on society as well. Increasingly, employees are coming to expect that their employers will champion diversity and inclusion. If your workforce is not diverse, you will be left behind. Hays and Michael Page explain why diversity is essential and how to …
Self-management in the workplace: Why is it important and how can you improve it?
Self-management is an essential skill for employees across numerous industries. Without it, getting ahead in your career will be a challenge. But what is it, and how can you improve it? Seek and Indeed outline what self-management is and how to improve it. Self-management skills Several highly sought-after workplace skills are associated with self-management. Here are 7 of the top …
The Art Of Feedback: Why feedback is important and how to give and receive it
Throughout your career, you should always be striving to improve. One of the best ways to do this is through feedback. Feedback lets you know what is expected of you and helps you identify areas for improvement. But do you know how to give and receive feedback? Seek and Indeed demonstrate why feedback is important and provide tips on giving …
Turn failure into success: How to deal with career setbacks
We all go through career setbacks, whether it is missing out on your dream job or being made redundant. Even some of the most famous and successful people in the world have encountered challenges along the way. But it is how you deal with the setback that is important. How you respond to a challenge can help set you up …
Kick start your career in the public service: Top public service graduate programs
Are you a recent graduate? Have you considered working in the public service? Most state governments offer a range of graduate programs suitable for graduates with a variety of skill sets. Here is a guide to some public service graduate programs that are currently open or will soon open in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Victoria As part of …