Newsletters

Each month we publish a complimentary e-newsletter on diversity, flexibility, work/life balance and related issues to our global readership of practitioners, policy makers and academics. The newsletter highlights cutting-edge research, international and legal developments, as well as upcoming events (eg conferences) which discuss diversity, flexibility, equity and well-being.

For further information, or to subscribe to our e-newsletter, please email Juliet Bourke.

"Although we live in a global economy, we do not benefit from the lessons learned in work-life from other countries as we should. One of the unique exceptions is the (Aequus Partners’) Diversity & Flexibility email news. We in the US look forward to this newsletter because it contains not only news of advances in Australia, but also because it includes succinct and insightful analysis. It is a real treasure."  Ellen Galinsky, President, Families and Work Institute

Aequus Partners Diversity and Flexibility e-newsletters

October 2008 - The relationship between well-being and workplace practices

1. US research:  The effects of workplace flexibility on health behaviours:  a cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis.  This research examines the link between workplace flexibility and five dimensions of health and well-being. The researchers, from Wake Forest University of Medicine, found that sleep, exercise and whether one perceives that they are living a healthy lifestyle are significantly related to perceived flexibility in their organisation.
2. AUS report:  A close look at work/life balance and well-being in the Victorian commercial building and construction sector.  This report explores how an intensely competitive industry, which relies on being able to complete work in the shortest possible timeframe and at the best price, is resulting in negative effects for employee well-being. A series of recommendations are outlined for organisations, government and unions to work together to improve this situation.
3. Upcoming events:  Conferences in the UK and AUS in November on stress, mental health and well-being.
4. Forthcoming publication:  Non-standard work schedules and family well-being..  This paper, from Pennsylvania State University, explores how weekend and night work affects the worker, their family and daily stress.

Newsletter Archives

2008 e-newsletters

September 2008  (diversity in work teams)
August 2008  (sexual harassment at work)
July 2008  (gender diversity)
June 2008  (conflict resolution)
May 2008  (learning and development, creating a diverse and flexible workforce)
April 2008  (developing and implementing an organisational change process)
March 2008  (diversity in the workplace)
February 2008  (legal/policy initiatives and workplace resources regarding workplace flexibility)
January 2008  (invisible stigma in the workplace)

2007 e-newsletters

December 2007  (gender equality)
November 2007  (work and aged care)
October 2007  (work-life and flexibility)
September 2007  (bullying)
August 2007  (work and family)
July 2007  (work and family)
June 2007  (disability in employment)
May 2007  (cultural diversity in employment)
April 2007  (gender equity in employment)
March 2007  (international research on flexibility, working hours and the impact on families)
February 2007  (ageing workforce and eldercare responsibilities)
January 2007  (social responsibility)

2006 e-newsletters

December 2006  (health and well-being)
November 2006  (health and well-being)
October 2006  (discrimination in the workplace)
September 2006  (bullying and harassment)
August 2006  (international work/family research and initiatives)
July 2006  (gender equity in the workplace)
June 2006  (international work/family research and initiatives)
April 2006  (cost of care)
March 2006  (health and wellness)
February 2006  (flexible work practices)
January 2006  (racial diversity)

2005 e-newsletters

December 2005  (gender equity)
November 2005  (flexible work practices)
October 2005  (work and family)
September 2005  (workplace stress)
August 2005  (bullying and aggression)
July 2005  (age diversity)
June 2005  (flexibility and gender equity)
May 2005  (diversity and flexibility)
April 2005  (gender and fatherhood)
March 2005  (workplace flexibility)
February 2005  (care and employment)
January 2005  (caring and gender)

2004 e-newsletters

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