112.Gender Equality in the Workplace

<p>Let’s talk about defence partners and gender equality in the workplace!</p> <p>In this week’s podcast episode, I talk to two amazing women in positions of leadership about why it’s up to all of us, especially employers, to challenge gender bias and inequality.</p> <p> </p> <p>Chair of the Defence Bank Board Fran Raymond and Defence Bank Chief People Officer Kristen Bugeja talk about;</p> <p>- Why it’s important employers talk about gender equality</p> <p>- This year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘Choose to Challenge’</p> <p>- Supporting defence partners into meaningful employment</p> <p>- Studies that show organisations with women in positions of leadership outperform others</p> <p>- What other organisations can learn from Defence Bank when it comes to supporting defence partners in the workplace</p> <p>- Why girls and women need equal access to good education and good jobs, including leadership roles</p> <p>- The importance of constantly reviewing and challenging policies, training initiatives and an organisations culture</p> <p>- The steps Defence Bank have taken to support and understand the needs of their defence partner employees</p> <p>- How COVID has changed the way Defence Bank operates and has opened up even more opportunities for their defence partner employees</p> <p> </p> <p><em>To find out about career opportunities at Defence Bank click through the below link.</em></p> <p><a href= "https://www.defencebank.com.au/about-us/careers/">https://www.defencebank.com.au/about-us/careers/</a></p> <p>Ready to join the MWL community? Click through the link to get connected xx     <a href= "https://militarywifelife.com.au/">www.militarywifelife.com.au</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>