
The Future of Work Lab
@futureofwork
A multidisciplinary lab ensuring equitable work futures through research, training, and consulting.
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https://futureofwork.unimelb.edu.au/ 17-09-2021 04:00:19
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"We continue to ask women to pay a huge financial price for having children," says Danielle Wood, CEO Grattan Institute 🧵smh.com.au/politics/feder… #auspol

Yesterday our Narrowing the Digital AI Gap secondary students came to visit University of Melbourne🔬They got to meet Amy Yu from Ventora Medical and discover the Emu Sky exhibition at Science Gallery Melbourne 🤩 We can't wait to see what incredible things these young #womeninSTEM will go on to achieve!



Today we launch #ShesPricedLess, the economics of the #genderpaygap joint report with DCA, DiversityCouncilAust & @WGEAgency. Findings show what drives the gender pay gap & what needs to be done to close the gap. Read the report home.kpmg/au/en/home/ins…


As a result of #COVID-19 lockdowns, "regional population growth actually exceeded that of capital cities since 1981". Listen to Dr Peter Ghin on ABC Radio National talking all things #regionalmigration! You can listen to the full interview online: lnkd.in/gVz6HVTy

'Women earned on average 55% of their pre-birth pay in the 5 years after giving birth.' Australia must work towards giving all kids under 5 universal access to early education. Many women say no to extra work due to the cost of ECE. Rachel Clun The Sydney Morning Herald smh.com.au/business/the-e…

"Women comprise the majority of workers in the health & care sector, yet in far too many countries systemic biases are resulting in pernicious pay penalties against them." International Labour Organization + World Health Organization (WHO) report shows that women in health & care sector paid 24% less. hcamag.com/asia/specialis… #auspol


The great exhaustion. Why working women are so 😴 after two and a half years (and counting) of pandemic 🦠 😷. Great chat with OECD SMEs, Regions, Cities & Tourism OECD ➡️ Better Policies for Better Lives Australia @ OECD Sydney Uni Global podcast👇🏽🎤 📻 🎧😎

#humpday = #slumpday? It's a Wednesday, its winter and workplace burnout might be contributing to your mental load 🥶 But, do not despair! There are some ways you can cut back on your #mentalload. Read through Prof. Leah Ruppanner's list in order and repeat: abc.net.au/news/health/20…


Even in the most feminised industries, men on average earn more than women. "We need to focus on job flexibility & look at the different ways both women & men can work to blend their work & caring responsibilities.” 👏🏽 Mary Wooldridge. theaustralian.com.au/business/econo… #auspol @WGEAgency



Congratulations to Prof @LeahRuppanner who has been named one of nine University of Melbourne mid-career researchers awarded Future Fellow by Australian Research Council 🎉 #UniMelb about.unimelb.edu.au/news-resources…
