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Challenging gender bias in the workplace 01 January 0001 According to research by LeanIn.org, 73% of women experience bias at work, yet less than a third of employees are able to recognise bias when they see it. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it harder for women to get hired and promoted and negatively impacts their day-to-day work experiences. -
Breaking the bias to succeed in a male-dominated industry 01 January 0001 For many people, ICT is generally seen as a stereotypically male-dominated industry. However, for Karuna Dhital, ICT Service Specialist, she has never let this stereotype limit her drive to succeed, achieve her full potential and pursue a career in this profession. -
Emma's story marks Transgender Day of Visibility 01 January 0001 Emma’s Story I grew up in a generation where homosexuality was not spoken of and gender dysphoria was unknown. My parents were very conservative and formal and I was brought up in a very black and white world. My childhood was a confusing period during which I felt out of place amongst my male peers yet unwanted by the girls. This continued into secondary school and the only way I felt part of a group was with the ‘bad’ kids, getting into trouble and earning myself a few strokes of the cane, detention and the wrath of my father in the process. -
New prayer room unveiled at city location 01 January 0001 To continue creating an inclusive workplace at HSS, our Multicultural Reference Group last week was proud to unveil a new multi-faith and non-denominational prayer room for employees at our 81 St Georges Terrace location. -
Harriet's story marks Lesbian Visibility Day 01 January 0001 Lesbian Visibility Day celebrates lesbian role models and lesbian culture and diversity, as well as raises awareness of the issues that lesbians face in their lives. Lesbians can identify in many different ways. They can be cisgender women, trans women, non-binary, gender non-conforming, intersex and many more. HSS’ Service Desk Manager Harriet Fitzgerald came out as a lesbian to her parents when she was 23.
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07/10/2024