Diversity Council Australia Ltd

Did you know? 📉 1 in 3 occupations across industries are experiencing a skills shortage ⚙️ 90% of employers face skills gaps 🌍 Nearly half of permanent migrants’ skills go unharnessed - costing Australia $9 billion annually in lost economic activity This #InternationalMigrantsDay DCA is proud to be part of the Activate Australia’s Skills campaign, bringing together 90+ organisations to fix the broken system for skills and qualifications recognition.  Together, we aim to: 1️⃣ Establish a unified national system for overseas skills recognition 2️⃣Simplify processes for migration and employment 3️⃣Remove unnecessary barriers 4️⃣Set up employment pathway hubs to support migrants 👉 Learn more about the campaign here: https://ow.ly/4Gka50Usftw 

🌎#InternationalMigrantsDay is a time to acknowledge and celebrate the vast contributions migrants bring to Australian workplaces, culture and society. We know diversity can be a powerful contributor to improved performance and profitability for Australian businesses. However, significant inequalities still exist, particularly affecting women from diverse cultural and racial (CARM) backgrounds. These challenges may be further compounded by intersectionality, as different aspects of a person’s identity can create overlapping forms of discrimination and marginalisation. 📊 The reality of our research shows: • 65% of CARM women face fewer career opportunities. • 75% feel underestimated, with others assuming they hold lower-status roles. • 61% experienced racism at work in the last two years. At DCA, we’re driving change through initiatives like the RISE Project, empowering CARM women to step into senior leadership roles, and the Counting Culture report, helping organisations unlock the full potential of cultural diversity. 📥Learn more about the RISE Project: https://ow.ly/S2n250Uo2mR 📥Learn more about Counting Culture: https://ow.ly/YKHu50Uo2mS #InternationalMigrantsDay #InclusionMatters #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion

The reality of caring in Australian workplaces! 💼 Across Australia, over 3 million unpaid carers are juggling the responsibilities of work and caregiving, often facing significant challenges such as workplace discrimination, financial insecurity and limited support. We welcome the government’s commitment to supporting carers through the National Carer Strategy, which takes a vital step towards addressing these issues. ✅ ✨The strategy emphasises flexible work, economic security and creating workplaces that are inclusive. 🔗 Learn more about the strategy and how it can create positive change for carers in the workplace: https://ow.ly/jAf550UsiAw 🔗 Read the full National Carer Strategy: https://ow.ly/J7u750UsiAv #Carers #CarersAtWork #FlexibilityatWork #GenderFlexGap #GenderEquality #GenderEquity #HumanResources #Flexbility #InclusionAtWork #BusinessAustralia #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership

❓The majority of Australians believe we've achieved gender equality - but Plan International Australia's Gender Compass report tells a different story. At our last event of 2024, Dr. Rebecca Huntley unpacked the research findings and shared powerful strategies for fostering more effective conversations about gender equality. Our panel explored practical implications for workplaces and concrete steps for driving change, featuring: 🎤Dorothy Hisgrove GAICD, National Managing Partner for People & Inclusion, KPMG Australia 🎤Hunter Johnson, CEO, The Man Cave 🎤Mary Wooldridge, CEO, Workplace Gender Equality Agency 🎤Molina Asthana GAICD, National President, Asian Australian Lawyers Association 🌟This important discussion offers valuable insights for leaders committed to advancing workplace equality. Missed it? The recording is now available for members here: https://ow.ly/np1L50UruHq Want to learn more about becoming a member? 👉 https://ow.ly/BWmb50UruHl #GenderEquality #GenderEquity #GenderGap #DiversityLeadership #GenderDiversity #BusinessAustralia #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership

The conversation on human rights in the workplace is more important than ever. ✨Our CEO, Lisa Annese recently shared key insights from the 13th UN Forum on Business and Human Rights in Geneva. Businesses play a crucial role in upholding human rights, from fostering safe, fair and inclusive workplaces, to ensuring AI tools are free from bias 🤖 By embedding diversity and inclusion into business practices, organisations can not only protect human rights but also unlock innovation, improve teamwork, and achieve better results. 👉 Read Lisa’s full insights on how businesses can lead the way in advancing human rights and inclusion: https://ow.ly/Z6Em50UqpsJ Want to turn these principles into action? Discover how your business can champion human rights through workplace inclusion.  ✔️Inclusive AI at Work in Recruitment research: https://ow.ly/GbMU50UqpsM  ✔️Inclusive Teams Toolkit: https://ow.ly/j1Z050UqpsK  ✔️Inclusion at Work Index: https://ow.ly/vbEr50UqpsL  #HumanRights #Inclusion #InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceDiversity #Leadership #UNForum

What is an inclusive meeting❓ A meeting is inclusive when a diversity of participants: ✔️can access the meeting, ✔️are respected and connected during the meeting, ✔️can contribute their perspectives. Making your meetings inclusive ensures everyone can participate in meetings on an equal basis. 🙌 Check out our new Inclusive Teams Toolkit and find the steps you need to create a work environment where all team members feel respected, connected, and able to contribute and progress at work. 👉 https://ow.ly/Fp2050UqoKT #InclusiveTeams #WorkplaceInclusion #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #EmployeeWellbeing #Innovation #DiversityAndInclusion #DCAInclusion

Upcoming holiday closure! Thank you for another incredible year - as 2024 draws to a close, we have some important updates: Office hours: ⛔Our office will be closed from 5:00 pm (AEDT) on Friday, 20 December. 🟢We will reopen at 9:00 am (AEDT) on Monday, 6 January 2025. 🎓 Education Program bookings: Bookings for our 2024 education programs are now closed. But it’s never too early to start planning for 2025! To discuss your training needs for the year ahead 👉 https://ow.ly/P5pt50UlnFQ

💡Did you know 59% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees report workplace discrimination? The new National Anti-racism Framework launched by The Australian Human Rights Commission offers a comprehensive approach to tackle racism in all sectors of society and across different levels of government. The ten-year road map includes 63 recommendations, including a focus on the ongoing impact of colonialism on First Nations people. At DCA, we‘re fully supportive of this work and its alignment with DCA Racism at Work advocacy, where we continue to provide evidence-based insights and practical tools to help Australian workplaces identify, address, and eliminate racism. Read our Racism at Work report here 👉 https://ow.ly/S43f50UmbyB #CulturalDiversity #RacialDiversity #AntiRacism #Racism #RacismAtWork #RacismInAustralia #DiversityEquityInclusion #BusinessAustralia #HumanResources https://ow.ly/Gvbf50UmbyC

"For organisations ready to champion inclusivity, the return on investment is clear: diverse teams bring fresh perspectives, unique insights, and a deeper connection to the communities they serve." Rob Marshall highlights the need to break down barriers for people with disability in the workplace. And the numbers speak for themselves, as companies with diverse teams experience up to 30% higher profit margins and are better positioned to serve their communities. Our #DisabilityDataAtWork report, produced in collaboration with the Australian Disability Network helps organisations: ✔️ Create safe spaces for employees to share their disability status. ✔️ Identify and tackle barriers to inclusion. ✔️ Reap the benefits of diverse workplaces, including greater innovation and profitability. Let’s use insights like these to keep driving change. 📖 Read our full report here: https://ow.ly/Pbhn50UoNWn 🌟 Thanks to the Institute of Community Directors Australia for promoting this important work following #InclusionAtWorkWeek. #IDPwD #PwD #DisabilityAtWork #DisabilityData #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityLeadership #InclusionAtWork #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityEquityInclusion https://ow.ly/SG6650UoNWo

Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone. As the year draws to a close, many of us are feeling the strain. But burnout isn’t just about stress or long hours, as research shows it’s deeply connected to how inclusive a workplace is. Marginalised people, such as First Nations and neurodivergent employees, face unique challenges that amplify risk of burnout. What can workplaces do? ✔️ Build cultures of psychological safety where employees feel valued and supported. ✔️ Provide flexibility to help balance work and personal commitments. ✔️ Address systemic barriers and ensure fair support for diverse employees. 💡 Read our blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/WN2x50UoJkQ Our CEO Lisa Annese and an expert panel also unpacked how burnout disproportionately affects marginalised people and how inclusive practices can reduce the impact. DCA members can watch the full event recording here: https://ow.ly/zGcF50UoJkP #Inclusion #Burnout #InclusionAtWork #InclusionIndex #HumanResources #InclusiveLeadership #Leadership #InclusionMatters