The stakes are rising and the clock is ticking for Australian companies with 500 or more employees. From 1st April, 2026, the Australian government has mandated that these large employers will need to select and actively work towards specific gender equality targets —...
Introducing the New WORK180 Employer Profile
We're excited to announce an update to the employer profile pages on WORK180! This refresh is designed to help you better showcase your organisation and connect with candidates who align with your values. What's new? Attract the right talent and showcase your...
Australia’s new target laws: What big employers must do in the next 12 months
Last week, history was made as Australia became the first country to mandate workplace targets for gender equity efforts. The new law means that next year, all employers with 500+ employees must set three gender equity targets, with at least one being numeric....
DEI in 2025: The real story behind the headlines
Judging from recent headlines, it’s easy to believe claims that 2025 will see more companies step back from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. This narrative has gained traction after Meta and McDonald’s kicked off the year by scaling back their DEI...
How one school holiday program empowers workplaces for gender equality
How a game-changing school holiday program helped Service Stream take their gender equality efforts to the next level.
Podcast episode: Why your public gender pay gap will be bigger in 2025
About the episode In this episode, we delve into upcoming changes to Australia's gender pay gap reporting, including new 2025 requirements for greater transparency, CEO salary disclosure, and median and average pay gap data. Discover how these updates will affect your...
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