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July 2009

She works hard for the money: The gender divide, forty years on

Women are catching up, reports Robert Tanton of the University of Canberra. But the progress is uneven, according to a recent study. Read more

'They’ll be watching you carefully'

If you’ve just landed yourself in a new team with a new role, tread carefully if you want your innovative suggestions to take root. Read more

Becoming an employer of choice: www.heat.co.uk

In the fourth part of our 2009 series on becoming an employer of choice organisation, we look at the how Heat has invested in its people. More

 
 

Book reviews

World FamousWorld Famous: How to Give Your Business a Kick-ass Brand Identity

Packed full of personality and enthusiasm, this straight-forward book gets you to focus on the business experience. Read the review

 

What Made You Think of ThatWhat Made You Think of That? Thinking Differently in Business

From the author of Who Stole My Mojo? Unfortunately, this book is a little thin on ideas. Read the review

 
 

Indicative chartSurvey findings: Working with a new staff member

In response to new ideas that team members bring to the table, over 80% of respondents replied that they had resisted a team member’s idea without giving them a fair hearing. Full results

 

Telstra Business Women's Awards
Nominations are now open for the Telstra Business Women's Awards – with nomination categories including Private/Corporate Sector, Innovation and Business Owner. More

Women left behind as top-end law firms slash partner intakes
With leading law firms appointing just 118 new partners in the past six months (compared with 232 for the same period last year), half of the 32 firms covered by The Australian's partnership survey included no women in their intake. More

 

The Great Australian Pay Check
More than 150,000 Australians have so far completed Seek's pay survey. You can find out what others are being paid, the perks they get, and where you fit in – a helpful tool for planning your next move. More

Public sector leadership shortcomings: Survey
In the public sector, a disconnect exists between actual leadership competencies and what current leaders are looking for, according to a recent survey by the National Leadership Institute. Survey summary

Women on boards survey
The Centre for Leadership for Women is running an online survey to hear from women who have been trying to get into directorships on public, private and non-profit boards and are experiencing barriers. Complete the survey

 

Women & Leadership Australia Partners

Our 2009 Australian Women's Leadership Symposium Partners:

Visit a full list of our partners, all of whom we thank for their support of the Australian Women & Leadership Forums.

Join our supporters
Are you interested in promoting your organisation's brand to like-minded women? If so, contact Women & Leadership Australia for information on sponsorship opportunities available in 2009: Ph 1300 138 037.

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