Is the Legal Sector Finally Becoming More Family-Friendly?
For decades now, women have outnumbered men in law schools around the country, but in 2024, men continue to dominate the legal sector’s leadership positions. That’s despite the sector seeing significant changes in how legal work is carried out, including remote work, evolving tech and artificial intelligence and the move to outsourcing. However, […]
WGEA’s Latest Scorecard: Are Australian Workplaces Becoming More Family Friendly?
Australia is witnessing a slow but meaningful shift toward creating more inclusive workplaces and supportive of families. The latest Gender Equality Scorecard 2023 – 24 from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) offers a glimpse into the progress being made and the challenges that remain. But are workplaces truly becoming more family-friendly, and what does […]
Inclusive Leadership: Traits and Practical Tips for Building Strong, Family Friendly Workplaces
In today’s complex and evolving work environment, inclusive leadership is not only about managing diverse teams but also creating a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Inclusive leaders create workplaces where innovation thrives, productivity increases, and employees feel empowered to contribute their best. During our most recent Inclusive Leadership Series session, leaders […]
Why a Caring Workplace Culture Matters
Unpaid carers make an incredible contribution to society—many of them often go unnoticed, but their role is absolutely vital to our economy and community. The care sector impacts millions of Australians, yet it is often overlooked and devalued when compared to other economic levers. Indeed, according to the World Economic Forum, the global care economy […]
The Carer Crisis: Why Australia’s Aging Population Requires Employer Action
Australia is at a critical juncture. The nation’s demographic landscape is changing rapidly with one in six Australians aged 65 or older. The growing aging population places immense pressure on our healthcare system, economy, and society. At the heart of this issue are the millions of unpaid carers—family members, friends, and community members—who provide essential […]
Breaking Ground: The Push for a Family-Friendly Culture in Australia’s Construction Industry
The Australian construction industry, traditionally a male-dominated field, is at a pivotal moment. As societal norms evolve and the need for gender equality and better work-life balance becomes increasingly apparent, the industry is beginning to recognise the importance of becoming more family-friendly. However, despite progress, significant challenges remain, impacting both male and female workers alike. […]
Employers setting our future “don’t have a hard stop at the front door”: The opportunity is now to create a family-friendly Australia
The results are in. We know what it takes to manage work and caring responsibilities in Australia. More than 6000 parents and carers responded to our 2024 National Working Families Survey in partnership with UNICEF Australia. They highlighted the challenges of balancing these loads in 2024 and the consequences for their physical and […]
The Evolving Challenge of Balancing Work and Family for Parents
Listen to Emma Walsh on Weekend Mornings with ABC As parents and carers grapple with the demands of raising children and maintaining their careers, the landscape of work-life balance continues to evolve. Emma Walsh, CEO of Parents at Work and founder of Family Friendly Workplaces, recently shared insights from the 2024 National Working Families […]
Highlights for Employers: Insights from the National Working Families Survey
The intersection of work and family balance has long been a challenging terrain to navigate for both employees and employers. The recent findings from the 2024 National Working Families Survey commissioned by Parents At Work and UNICEF Australia sheds light on the ongoing struggles faced by over 6000 Australian working parents and caregivers while highlighting […]
Announcing Certified Family Inclusive Workplaces 2024
As we celebrate National Families Week 2024 (13th – 19th May), we are delighted to announce the list of certified Family Inclusive Workplaces as of May 2024 and highlight the achievements of the Family Friendly Workplaces initiative. The certification recognises Australian employers who meet the National Work + Family Standards and encourages organisations to […]
