WiBF | Ask the Experts – AGEC: Implementing leading gender equality practices in Strategy, Policy and Implementation

COVID-19 has created a swathe of unintended consequences for gender equality in the workplace with women over-represented in both the fields most affected by an economic shutdown and in casual employment, thus more likely to impacted. How can organisations overcome these impacts and promote gender equality in real terms? What can we learn from other organisations in order to create the most effective diversity and inclusion measures? As individuals, how can we increase impact through the actions we take?

In this 45 minute session, hear from Australian Gender Equality Council Chair, Victoria Weekes and Research Director & CEO, Dr Terry Fitzsimmons as they unpack the recently released Leading Workplace Practice in Gender Equality Report.They will cover:
• Which initiatives have the greatest impact to increasing gender equality within organisations
• The 12 key elements of leading workplace best practice in gender equality and how to integrate them into your equality strategy
• What practical steps you can personally take to be a better advocate for gender equality in your career and network