EOWA Research and Resources

This page contains a useful, industry-related menu of information for business on EOWA research and publications, including a new section on Indigenous women.

Useful web links
For a list of Government, non-government and international websites and links, click here.

Publications
Please select the following link for a menu of all EOWA publications.

Reporting
Click the blue "Developing a Workplace Program and Reporting" button at left for practical tools on reporting and the workplace program.

Further information
For Case Studies, EOWA Employer of Choice for Women and Workshops, please select the corresponding blue tab in the menu on the left-hand side of this page.

Resources Available
Industry Specific Information	Online Searchable Database of Annual EO Reports EOWA Industry Verticals Industry specific analysis of data derived from EO reports which provides insights into industry trends and issues for women. 2010 Industry Verticals Useful Statistics Gender Workplace Statistics at a Glance Updated Jan 2012 Components of the Gender Pay Gap, March 2011 Women in the Workforce Trend Data 2011 Women in the Workforce by Industry 2011 Women in the Workforce by Occupation 2011 Labour Force Participation January 2011 Labour Force Participation of Women over 45, January 2011, Productivity Commission Staff Working Paper See also: View all Statistics - Current and Historical >> EOWA Surveys Data on employer initiatives as well as opinion on the emerging issues for employers, includes results broken down by industry. 2010 Survey on Paid Maternity Leave, Pay Equity and the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on EO Programs 2009 Survey on Paid Maternity leave, Sex-based Harassment Initiatives and the Gender Pay Gap 2008 Survey on Workplace Flexibility see also: full survey list Women in the Public Sector Women's Representation in the Australian Public Sector 2010 NSW Government planned initiatives to improve Gender Diversity, February 2011
Gender Pay Gap New!	To access a full range of information on the gender pay gap, go to our Gender Pay Equity Overview section and Pay Equity Information page. Practical resources are available through the free Mind the Gap online course and the Pay Equity Audit tool.
Paid Parental Leave	Paid Maternity Leave in 2011: Business Case PDF and Word documents Leading practice organisations know the value to their business bottom-line of an important retention strategy such as paid maternity leave, and regard it as core to the suite of flexible workplace practices. This report outlines the Government's scheme for paid parental leave for working parents, including the benefits to business of providing paid maternity leave and relevant case studies. To read more about the application of the Government Paid Parental Leave scheme for working parents, the eligibility requirements and how to apply, click here See also: Paid Parental Leave Bill 2010
Women in Leadership	EOWA Census of Women in Leadership The EOWA census, conducted every 2 years, identifies the status of women in the most senior leadership positions for the top 200 ASX-listed organisations. Publications of data and research demonstrate that the number of women on boards is in decline. The census research report investigates barriers to leadership and identifies areas where women are performing and where women are under-represented. Overview Page and Full Publication List 2010 Census Pay, Power and Position (A)gender in the Boardroom See also: Women in Management Tools
Indigenous Women	A range of information including best practice case studies, useful links and statistical research can be found here: Indigenous Women in the Workplace
Milestones	Milestones in Women's History This overview document lists key events in history in relation to the progress of equal opportunity. Milestones in Women's History PDF Milestones in Women's History Word
Attract, Engage and Retain Women	Doing things differently: Case Studies of Work-Life Innovation in Six Australian Workplaces EOWA has funded a report from the Centre for Work + Life at the University of South Australia. PDF Find out more about the Centre for Work + Life here Generation F: Attract, Engage, Retain This EOWA report identifies women's career aspirations and employer expectations, and contains employer tips and fact sheets on how to attract, engage and retain female talent. Overview Page and Full Publication List Summary of Key Findings
Key Issues for Women in the Workplace	Gender Pay Gap *New!* Women in Leadership Sex-Based Harassment Paid Parental Leave Job Flexibility Child-Care Employer of Choice for Women Women in Non-Traditional Return to Work Mature-Aged Women Domestic Violence and Work Indigenous Recruitment
Leading Edge Information	Information from EOWA Employer of Choice for Women, BAA finalists and winners. Business Achievement Award Finalists 2011 Business Achievement Awards Finalists 2010 Business Achievement Awards Finalists 2009 Leading Edge Initiatives 2007 Leading Edge Initiatives Issue 2006 Leading Edge Initiatives Issue 2005 See also: Case Studies

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