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Case studies and strategies from both women and men for collaborative change to build a better workplace within your firm

Bringing together female and male perspectives for workplace equality

One-day connected forum

31 January 2012
The Sebel Surry Hills


Sydney, Australia

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Pamela Young, Director, Growthcurv
Timothy Biscaye, Managing Director, Accendo Group; Former Regional Human Resources Director, SNV Netherlands Development Organisation; World Vision International,Lee-May Saw, Barrister, Martin Place Chambers; Policy Officer, Women Lawyers' Association of NSW; Committee Member, Women Barristers Forum,

Duncan Smith, Principle, ADC Associates,
Neil Cockroft, Head of Diversity, Mallesons Stephen Jaques,
Prue Burns, Partner, Maddocks,
Les Pickett, Member of International Board of Advisors, International Public Management Association Human Resources; Former General Manager, Management Services, Coles Myer Limited,
Nareen Young, CEO, Diversity Council of Australia,
Chrissie Tucker, Manager Diversity, Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The workplace is ever evolving, responding to the changing needs of employees whilst maintaining organisational and business objectives. Considerable progress has been made towards creating a fair and equitable workplace for both women and men, and women increasingly have better access to higher level positions and flexible work arrangements. There are, however, still a number of challenges faced by both women and men in trying to build a better workplace, such as ingrained cultural attitudes and communication problems.

There is an increasing need for women and men to work together and engage with each other to achieve greater success and enjoy the shared rewards of a better workplace. Together, female and male employees can promote cultural change, improve communication, initiate equity strategies and develop flexible work practices.

At this forum, delegates will gain practical knowledge from international and local companies on topics such as:
• Promoting better collaboration between women and men
• Introducing equity initiatives and measuring their success
• Proving the value of flexible work practices
• Overcoming unconscious biases and negative attitudes

Quotes from our previous events:

“Can’t wait to take this information back to my work area”
FaHCSIA

“Practical tools to act on. Really empowering”
Diversicare

“Networking opportunities were really useful & liked the mix of personal experiences with organisational practices”
AMP

“Practical, very good to hear what issues are getting currency and good ideas that I can take back to my organisation”
Clayton Utz

“Quality seminar, definitely useful and great exchange of information, I would recommend it”
Clayton Utz

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