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ISSUE #12 - OCTOBER 2004
"After reading the handy
Chief Executives Unplugged, our CEO has initiated 'Join the CEO for
Lunch' in each of our offices, for the women in each branch to have a
forum for airing their opinions in an open discussion."
- Norman Disney & Young
For more information on EOWA's book Chief Executives Unplugged click here...
CONTENTS OF THIS EDITION
> 2004 EOWA Australian Census of Women in Leadership
 Census Panel: Anna McPhee EOWA; John Macfarlane, ANZ; Ilene Lang, Catalyst, Sally Capp, ANZ |
On 5 October, EOWA launched the
2004 EOWA Australian Women in Leadership Census to determine the
status of women in the most senior leadership positions. Results show
that while there has been a gradual increase in the number of women
stepping up to senior positions, women are still severely
under-represented in Australia's corporate boardrooms. 2004 Census
sponsors are:
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> Feature Story -
Employer Wins Discrimination Case
The recent case of Howard vs Geradin Pty Ltd (trading as
Harvard Securities) in Victoria proves that organisations who take all
'reasonable precautions' to reduce the risk of sexual harassment and
discrimination in the workplace will not be held liable in court.
In 2003 Howard filed a sexual harassment complaint against one of her colleagues as well as Harvard Securities. The complaint against the colleague was settled, however, the complaint against the organisation went to trial.
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal based their decision on whether Harvard Securities had taken reasonable precautions to prevent their employee from breaching the Equal Opportunity Act 1995. Harvard Securities showed they have: a sexual harassment policy which employees are required to sign with their contracts upon employment; regular staff meetings where staff are regularly reminded of what kinds of behaviour can lead to harassment complaints; and a complaint officer who is known to all staff. The Tribunal was satisfied with these precautions and the organisation was not held liable for their employees misconduct.
To learn more about how you can reduce the risks of harassment in your workplace click here...
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2004 EOWA Business Achievement Awards
EOWA's Business Achievement Awards is a CEO invitation event
recognising organisations and business leaders who are driving change for more equitable workplaces. The 2004 EOWA Business
Achievement Awards will be held in Melbourne on 16 November. Winners and
finalists will be listed on
EOWA's website after they are announced. The EOWA Employer of Choice
for Women list will be announced separately in February 2005.
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2004 EOWA Intimate Conversation Event
The EOWA Intimate Conversation event provides a rare opportunity to
hear leading Australian CEOs talk openly and honestly about their
experiences, personal commitment and successes in advancing women in their
organisations. This cocktail event will be held this year in Melbourne on
15 November. For more information
click
here...
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EOWA Employer of the Month
Learn the strategies and reasons why these recent EOWA
Employers of the Month are dedicated to achieving equal opportunity for
women in the workplace. Read their case-studies below.
October 2004:
ANZ
September 2004:
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
August 2004:
Griffith University
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Winning Workplaces 2004 - ACCI/BCA National Work and Family
Awards
The ACCI/BCA National Work and Family Awards are an Australian
Government and business partnership which recognises excellence in work
and family initiatives. This year the Australian Federal Police won the
Large Business Award and the 2004 Gold Award for overall outstanding
achievement in addressing the work/life needs of employees.
Profiles of each of the winners and finalists are compiled in the publication, Winning Workplaces 2004, providing valuable information on the initiatives these organisations have introduced and their outcomes for business and employees. Winning Workplaces 2004 is available free of charge from the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations by contacting Sarah Carbone on (02) 6121 6705 or by downloading it from the Work and Family website.
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Upcoming Event: Annual NEEOPA Great Debate
"Generation Separation - Fact of Fiction?". Is generation-separation
alive and well in the workforce? Are the 'Baby Boomers' troubled by
'Generation X'? And why does 'Y' ask all the questions?
Prominent television and radio personalities The Sandman and Mikey Robbins go head-to-head in this entertaining debate on 24 November. For more information download the event invitation or RSVP to Alison Cole on 0414 383 848 at alison@thevirtualworks.com.au
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Upcoming Event: Senior Women Executives and the Cultures of Change
Management Conference
This conference provides the opportunity to hear women working in senior
executive positions and experts on gender debate the impact of having
women in senior positions and on boards. The conference will be held on
29-30 November. For more information please visit
www.uts.edu.au/oth/wexdev
or contact Jane Clifford on 02 9514 2909 or at
jane.clifford@uts.edu.au
For more information
contact
us
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency
Level 6, 1 Elizabeth Plaza,
North Sydney NSW 2060
PO Box 712, North Sydney NSW 2059
Ph: 02 9448 8500,
Fax: 02 9448 8572
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