Gender Equality In The Workplace Articles

It may be the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, but Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show that women still earn only 84 per cent of what men earn – and women working part time get an even smaller percentage.

Some industries are, and always have been, dominated by men. But it\'s time that women stopped limiting their options and got in on the action. If you\'re a woman, here are some careers where you can forge a new path.

In an effort to improve opportunities for women in leadership roles in the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Government is expanding its Navy Women’s Leadership Program in 2010.

Having a new baby is a mixed bag of excitement, nerves, overwhelm and a whole lot more, so when it comes to working and preparing for baby, it’s important to take your time, know your rights and do your research.

It’s no secret that being good-looking is a huge advantage in life. When it comes to work, studies have shown that attractive people get better jobs and better wages.

Now has never been a better time to make the jump into the world of coding, hard drives and USB ports. The IT industry is calling.

Your name is your personal brand so what happens to your career when you change it? Check out our tips for changing your name without damaging your professional reputation and personal brand.

The glass ceiling is still present in Australian companies, with a new report showing the number of women in executive positions is in sharp decline.

This is Lucy. She wants to ask her boss for a promotion. Read more to find out what happens next.

If you’re a mum wanting to get back into the workforce after taking years off to care for your kids, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some tips to get you started.

Workplace bullying is more common than many people realise, with WorkSafe’s annual research consistently showing that 14 per cent of Victorian workers had experienced bullying.

Think Gen Y is the most difficult generation to work with? Not so, according to a recent survey on cross-generational workplace relationships by Leadership Management Australasia (LMA).

Wondering how you can improve communication in the workplace? Communication is an essential skill that can make the difference between a productive workplace and one struggling to get by. Read these tips to implement the best opportunities for communication.

If you have a disability or mental illness, entering the workforce can present tricky challenges.

With the recent high-profile sexual harassment case of Kristy Fraser-Kirk against ex-David Jones CEO Mark McInnes, sexual harassment is on everyone’s radar.

When looking to fill vacant positions, businesses want to hire the best possible candidate. Often this means that people with disability are overlooked in favour of those who may appear to be more fit and able.

You’ve done your best to deal with a problem in the office, but it’s gotten to the point now where you have no other option but to tell your manager. Here\'s an email template that will give your boss a heads up and lets them know you need to chat.

In order to peacefully work, live and play with our office family we need to follow the unspoken rules of workplace etiquette.

Digital streamer Spotify has teamed up with workplace music expert Dr. Anneli Haake to tell us what our 9 to 5 listening habits mean for our productivity. In the workplace, is silence really golden?

Does the vibe in your office sometimes feel like a scene straight out of Mean Girls? Jo has some handy advice on how to deal with the Regina Georges of the workplace.

Are you suffering from an undiagnosed condition at work? Maybe you’ve contracted something that has made you that person in the office and you don’t even know it. Marni investigates the worst of the office diseases.

With your support, we now have over 500,000 people reading our newsletter each month, which is jam-packed with career advice, study tips and job trends. These were some of your favourite articles over the last year.

If you could work for any company, which one would it be, and why?

Celebrate workplace friendships and the strong bonds between those we work closely with every day with our 8 awesome (and totally HR friendly) ways to Valentine's Day ideas for the office.

For most of us who work in office jobs, staying fit and healthy when you’re sitting at your desk all day can be a bit of a challenge, and extra kilos can start to creep on.

The server has crashed, you\'re filling in for colleagues that are sick with the flu, your boss doesn’t seem to have time for your problems and an important deadline is looming. When workplace stress is making you a ticking time bomb, here\'s what to do.

This Wednesday is Go Home on Time Day. Join the conversation about work–life balance.

One toxic personality or underperformer can bring the whole team down. It's your job as a leader to deal with a bad employee quickly (and legally!) before things spiral out of control. Check out our tips for dealing with the trouble maker or poor performer in your team.

\'The adage out of sight, out of mind certainly holds true in the workplace.\' Climbing the career ladder can be a downright unfair pursuit.

\'Love what you do, don\'t do what you love\' is the motto of Ben Chestnut, CEO and co-founder of MailChimp.com. Watch Chestnut discuss his success and tips for a creative workplace in this talk for CreativeMornings.

Not a confident person? This article’s for you! Here are 5 simple habits you can pick up that will instantly boost your confidence levels.

Starting a new job? Follow our guidelines and you’ll breeze through your first day with ease.

If your new year’s resolution is to be happier this year, it’s one thing to say it and another to make it happen. We’ve consulted with happiness expert Dr Timothy Sharp to come up with six easy ways to make this year your happiest yet.

If you’re striving for success at your workplace, being a pain in your boss’s neck won’t help you out too much. Here are 7 things you could be doing that is driving them up the wall.

More than one quarter of young workers either cannot find work or can’t work enough hours, according to newly released Bureau of Statistics figures.

These are exciting times here at Career FAQs! We’ve just launched our new website, re-designed to make it easier than ever to find course and career information. Take a tour through our new site and discover all the additional features and improvements.

Stressed out, feeling under the pump or have loads of pressure on you at work? Sound like you're burning out. The answer: Annual leave.

Public relations pros love what they do. It's an exciting and rewarding industry and whether you like to write, pitch, research or strategise there's a role for you. We take a look at the different areas of PR, most popular jobs, income guides and the best courses to take for a carer in public relations.

Maintaining a balance between work and life can be tough, especially in today’s fast-paced life. We take a closer look at why having a healthy work-life balance really is so important.

The process of negotiating a salary is never straightforward and stress-free. It requires confidence, the right attitude and knowing how to approach your boss it crucial. See 9 things to NEVER SAY when asking for a pay rise.

Nothing can be more infuriating than someone younger than you achieving a lot more than you have. To get you in a good mood, Andrea lists seven youngsters who will make you question whether you’re reaching your full potential.

We can often find life advice in the most unconventional of places. Vivien goes digging around the jaw-breaking gaming phenomenon, Candy Crush, to find some hidden career lesson gems (hard rock candied gems, to be precise).

Your 30s are a great time to invest in yourself so you can continue to reap the rewards later on in your career. Here are 8 career goals to kick when you\'re in your thirties.

Becoming a new manager is as challenging as it is exciting. See our 5 tips to help you hit the ground running and ensure your management style works well

You can choose your friends but you can\'t choose your colleagues. It is inevitable that you will come across the workmate from hell (WFH) at some stage in your working life.

Are you at your wit’s end with a bullying boss from hell? Jo offers advice on what you can do to deal with a difficult boss and stop the bullying.

Like any Hollywood love story, an office romance has its dramatic highs and lows. Just make sure it doesn’t get out of control.

To make sure you get off on the right foot this year, we take a look at some work-related New Year’s resolutions that will see you catapulting your way to happiness, health and success.

Social media. A proactive tool for personal branding or a one way ticket to self-destruction? Our writers go head-to-head.

The list of LinkedIn’s 25 hottest skills for 2013 is a treasure map for job hunters, so keep reading to see where X marks the spot.

Always wanted to be a professional writer? From copywriting to screenwriting, we list 10 day-jobs for the modern wordsmith.

Valuable soft skills like leadership, good communication, problem solving and positivity are increasingly becoming in demand. Learn how these skills can have a strong impact on your career and pay cheque.

Feeling stuck in a rut? If a Netflix binge is the only thing you feel motivated about right now, these 10 inspiring TED talks, podcasts and blogs are for you! They'll shake you up, energise you and maybe even change your life.

With the unlimited power of the World Wide Web and the proliferation of social media platforms, it is naïve to think that our online presence has nothing to do with our real life reputation.

Taking charge in the workplace may come a little easier for some than others.  Whether you’re leading a small team of two or 20+ when it is time to step up to the plate it’s important that you’re a boss that people want to work with and do well for.

If you'd love to bag a promotion but not exactly sure what it takes; these 10 action tips are for you. Follow these steps to get noticed and get on the fast track to a promotion!

Knowing when to apologise--and how to deliver an effective apology-is a vital, yet often underrated skill, skill for career success! Whether you've missed a deadline or offended a co-worker, check out our tips on how to say sorry and effectively apologise at work.

Whether you\'ve taken a break for maternity leave, to recover from illness, or to travel the world, at some point you\'ll need to reenter the workforce. We take a look at how to find a job when you’ve been out of the game for a while.

Burnout is serious. It can have a debilitating effect on your career and a full recovery can take months or even years. Prevention is better than the cure and here are 7 signs you’re headed for burnout - don’t ignore them!

Completing an online degree or course can land you some of the best paying salary gigs in Australia. We've rounded up 7 jobs that you can study for online to get paid the big bucks!

Research shows that people who have had a mentor are more likely to perform better at work, get promoted and be more satisfied overall in their job and career.

Do you feel like you’ve fluked your way through your career? Turns out you may not be alone. Find out more.

Difficult work conversations: they’re terrifying but inevitable. Here are some tips (and sample scripts) to help you navigate those tough conversations with ease.

Money is important but it shouldn't be the only reason you take a job or choose a career path. From getting into the 'flow state' to finding friendship, here are 6 reasons to choose a job that have nothing to do with the size of your salary!

What is your body language saying about you at work? Could it be holding you back? Here are a few moves that can give the wrong professional vibe and what to do instead. We've included specific body language tips to help you rock the interview too!

The speed of change in today’s business world is unrivalled, though they shouldn’t be too concerning if you keep your resume future-proofed. Without the correct preemptive action and additions to your resume, you could really be left behind in your career.

Your degree or technical experience is only part of the puzzle in building a stellar career. Soft skills are the intangible qualities that help you communicate and work with your colleagues, teammates and clients effectively. Here are 8 of the best soft skills for your career.

Perhaps the global financial crisis is the catalyst you need to get your career into peak performance.

Whether you are starting a brand spanking new job or you’ve been with the same company for the past 10 years, what you wear to work each day is important.

Admitting you\'re a work addict isn\'t easy. Here are 12 signs to snap you out of denial and help you make a change!

So you think you’ve got good communication skills? Well, you wouldn’t be alone.

Make sure you live in office fridge harmony with these tips on how to deal with fridge space sharing...and over sharing.

A recent report has shown that Australian employees have the least flexible work arrangements in the Asia Pacific, but are organisations starting to limber up?

Are you satisfied with your career? What\'s holding you back? In our latest guest post, author Maria Simonelli helps you discover your career \'sweet spot\'.

Smash it in the \'rush hour of life\' with these 8 career goals to tick off in your 40s!

In life, you have to say no a whole lotta times. So how do you say no, no, no all the time without being a jerk? Here are 49 ways to do just that.

We’re serving up 10 perfectly phrased, concisely written and completely diplomatic email templates to help you conquer your toughest work emails and navigate those awkward work scenarios with the poise and grace of an Email Etiquette Ninja.

Need to take some time off work but struggling to put this into an email? Use this pre-written email template to explain your situation (without going into too much detail) and to ask for personal leave.

Emotional intelligence is crucial for building successful relationships, both in the office and out. Multiple studies have shown that a high level of emotional intelligence can really pay off in your career. Here are 5 tips to improve your EQ.

Think you\'re worth more? Jo helps navigate the delicate task of asking for a pay rise.

Do you feel professionally stale and unmotivated, like you’re going nowhere? Sounds like you’re in a rut – see what Jo has to say about getting your career mojo back.

Miner turned UX Designer and Experience Illustrator, Gretta claims to have a "double doctorate in life experience." Having gone through many of life's highs and lows, her journey is one of a kind and truly inspirational.

Sitting is the new smoking! Yep, that's right, research has shown that sitting for more than 30 minutes at a time can put us on the fast track to death. Adopt the 30-minute rule and see how you can sit less and move more.

Got a big idea and want to turn it into a reality? Are you a natural leader and self-starter? Do you hate the idea of working below someone else? Then you're just the type of person who needs to be their own boss!

There are two sides to being a business owner and working for yourself can have its fair share of perks and downers. Perhaps being your own boss may not be all it's cracked up to be after all ...

Thinking of taking an internship in Australia? Read this first. An internship could be the career break you've been waiting for or end up being a big waste of time. Let's take a look at the good, the bad and the ugly of internships.

Christmas is the season of giving and what better gift to give than your time! We've put together a list of volunteer ideas, from gift wrapping to becoming a digital mentor, to get you in the warm and fuzzy Christmas spirit.

Many people feel pressured to put in long hours, whether to get that sought after promotion or to ensure job security. But at what cost is this at? Take a look at just how detrimental overtime can be for your health and weigh up whether it is worth it for you.

Think you are too old to go back and study? Think again! Deciding to study as a mature age student has so many benefits and is more accessible than you think.

If you find yourself dreading the sound of the alarm, dragging yourself into work and wishing your day (and life) away, it might be time to think about changing jobs – and maybe even totally transforming your career.

It’s that time of the year again. Time for the annual performance review. So how can you prepare yourself to get the most out of your review?

Regional cities are booming with job opportunities ripe for the picking. Is regional Australia where it’s at?

A strong personal brand is the key to personal and professional success. Here’s why - along with 9 great tips to create your own unforgettable brand.

There are plenty of jet-setting jobs out there to choose from – so if travel is your passion, why not make it your profession as well! See what benefits living abroad can have on your professional and personal life.

Finding a life coach can be a minefield, there are so many out there. But there are a few strategies that you can follow to make sure that you find one who is perfect for you and in this article we spill the beans.

Educating the minds of tomorrow. It’s a big responsibility, it's also one of the most rewarding careers and an industry that's on the rise. Not convinced? Here are five reasons why you should think about kickstarting your teaching career

Stress is no fun at all, and when it starts to build up in the workplace it can influence all areas of your life.  Find out how to manage stress at work right here.

Want to see your career take off and have less stress and more energy in your workday? One little word can do that - No. We share why it's so important to say no at work and exactly how to do it - even if you're a YES person!

Making the switch from traditional to digital marketing might seem confusing, but actually, it’s super easy! Find out how you can take your marketing career digital

Change can be scary and many of us avoid any kind of serious change to our personal or professional life until we're are on the verge of breaking point. But why? Read how to recognise it's time for change and welcome it with open arms