EOWA Research and Resources

This page contains a useful range of information on EOWA research and publications, as well as resources and tools on for businesses, including new Gender Pay Gap information.

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Research
Statistics and Fact Sheets	Useful Statistics Gender Workplace Statistics at a Glance Updated Jan 2012 GradStats - 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 Industry Verticals	Industry specific breakdown of data derived from EO reports which provide insights into industry trends and issues for women. View >> The 2010 Industry Verticals
EOWA Census of Women in Leadership	EOWA Census of Women in Leadership The EOWA Census, conducted every 2 years, measures the number of women in the most senior leadership positions for the top 200 ASX-listed organisations. The latest Census, to be released late 2012 will significantly expand upon this coverage, assessing the top ASX 500. View >> Overview Page and Full Publication List View >> 2010 Census
EOWA Surveys	Data on employer initiatives as well as opinion on the emerging issues for employers, includes results broken down by industry. View >> 2010 Survey on Paid Maternity Leave, Pay Equity and the Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on EO Programs View >> 2009 Survey on Paid Maternity leave, Sex-based Harassment Initiatives and the Gender Pay Gap View >> 2008 Survey on Workplace Flexibility See also: Full survey list
Publications	All EOWA publications can be found on the EOWA publication main page.
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Resources
Annual Workplace Program Reports	Online Searchable Database of Annual EO Reports
Key Issues for Women in the Workplace	Gender Pay Gap 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
Gender Pay Gap	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.
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
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
Case Studies: 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. View >> The report PDF Find out more about the Centre for Work + Life 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. View >> Overview Page and Full Publication List View >> Summary of Key Findings
Indigenous Women	A range of information including best practice case studies, useful links and statistical research can be found here: View >> 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. View >> Milestones in Women's History PDF View >> Milestones in Women's History Word
Women in the Public Sector	Women's Representation in the Australian Public Sector 2010 NSW Government planned initiatives to improve Gender Diversity, February 2011
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Practical EO Resources and Tools
Practical EO Resources and Tools	Workplace Analysis Toolkit Consultation Tools Information on staff meetings, consultative committees, task groups, focus groups, one-on-one interviews, women's network meetings Employment Matter resources Practical resources such as case studies, examples and step by step guidelines, to help you with HOW to take action for each employment matter. Employment Matter Solutions Topics on common tricky situations experienced in a workplace which can affect equity; and ways to address them. See also >> Further Case Studies

Further information
EOWA conducts workshops and other assistance in developing your workplace program and preparing a compliant report. Details can be found on our workshop page.

For more 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.

Useful web links
Government, non-government and international websites and links.

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