The mining industry is struggling to create a more gender equal industry, new report finds – miningglobal.com Australia should help more women and other underemployed groups into work – OECD
Read MoreAWRA runs practical, free lunchtime webinars throughout the year to help you learn how to connect with your female workforce and stay ahead to support the women in your team. Watch and interact in real-time or download later at a time that suits you; either way, these one hour informative sessions will keep you and your team […]
Read MoreAurecon has become the first Australian engineering consultancy to introduce a Shared Care policy. Details of the policy include: A financial incentive based on ‘half pay’ for partners to take a leave of absence from work for up to 14 weeks in order to stay at home and raise their child in their first year. […]
Read MoreThe winners of the 2017 Women in Resources National Awards were announced on 31 August in Launceston. The national awards are a partnership between the Minerals Council of Australia and its Northern Territory and Victorian branches, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy Western Australia, the Queensland Resources Council, the New South Wales Minerals Council and […]
Read MoreRio Tinto recently became the first Australian mining company to offer a package of services to address domestic violence in their workforce. The benefits are provided for their 19000 employees. Rio Tinto employees directly affected by family or domestic violence will be eligible for emergency accommodation, short-term financial assistance as well as up to 10 […]
Read MoreFORTESCUE has recently opened a facility to help employees handle the balancing act of work and family life. The ‘Fortescue Family room’ is a new child care facility in the company’s Perth office. This is a free service for employees and is part of a wider diversity plan seeking to help their employees balance their […]
Read MoreIn an industry where women comprise just 13 percent of the total workforce, Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) is leading the charge to make inroads to the diversity gap. Fortescue was acknowledged for its commitment to diversity by taking out the AWRA – Australian Women in Resource Alliance category at the AMMA Industry Awards last month. […]
Read MoreRESOURCE industry employer group AMMA welcomes last night’s Fair Work Commission appointments. AMMA Chief Executive Steve Knott said the Minister for Employment and Women has continued her approach of appointing high-calibre, well-qualified, professional and experienced workplace relations practitioners. “These appointments are a welcome step to continue closing what remains a glaring talent and gender diversity […]
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Read MoreWomen In Resources National Awards, Launceston: 31 August, 2017 The Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA) recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements of women in Australia’s resources sector. The 2017 Women in Resources National Awards will be hosted by the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Launceston, Tasmania on Thursday, […]
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