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If there’s one organisation that understands energy, it’s Origin. As well as being one of Australia’s largest energy companies with more than four million customers, the company is acutely aware of what it takes to create and maintain positive energy in the workplace.
November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and marks the start of the ‘16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’, an annual international campaign which calls for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.
The pandemic has disproportionately impacted women in the workforce – so can we tackle gendered expectations at work and home?
All Roles flex has long been heralded as the holy grail of gender equality. And with good reason – it increases female participation in the workforce and aids work life balance. Yet workplaces have struggled, until recently, to mainstream it effectively, with many managers acting as the flexibility gatekeepers for those (primarily working mothers) seeking to balance their paid work with their [unpaid] caring responsibilities.
The stories of racial discrimination that we see here and overseas, serve as a reminder of the responsibilities that come with our unearned privilege. Right now, that responsibility starts with -dadirri – deep listening, out of respect.