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
August 2010 - In this newsletter, we focus on workplace harassment, sexual harassment and workplace romance.
- AUS research: Sexual harassment and work engagement
This research is based on a sample of 538 nurses employed in Australian hospitals. It examines (i) the relationship between sexual harassment and work engagement; and (ii) gender differences in perceptions of sexual harassment. The findings suggest that reducing sexual harassment in organisations will increase levels of engagement, thus providing a stronger business case for the investment of resources in addressing sexual harassment.
- Finnish research: Organisational responses to workplace harassment
This research explores the responses of 205 Finnish municipalities (which employ 1 in 5 Finnish workers) to reports of workplace harassment. The study found that reconciliatory responses were the most commonly used method of management (ie mediation and counselling), followed by transferring the perpetrator or target to another location. The findings illustrate the importance for Human Resources managers to both understand the range of responses available to them in dealing with harassment as well as the circumstances in which they may be most appropriate.
- USA research: Workplace romance
This article reviews empirical findings of research into workplace romances spanning twenty years and suggests organisationally sensible strategies for managing workplace romances. A key recommendation is for HR professionals to take a proactive role in managing workplace romances, by establishing a workplace romance policy and taking a leadership role in ensuring that workplace romances do not detract from the participants’ or co-workers’ job performance.
- AUS podcast: Sexual harassment allegations against David Jones’ CEO
ABC Radio’s Life Matters recently ran a programme on sexual harassment in the workplace, and our Juliet Bourke was part of the panel who discussed the organisational and legal responses to the issues.
Newsletter Archives
2010 e-newslettersAugust 2010 (workplace harassment, sexual harassment and workplace romance)2009 e-newsletters
July 2010 (gender diversity: recent developments)
June 2010 (workforce sustainability and well-being)
May 2010 (legal developments which help support a work/family agenda)
April 2010 (we revisit workplace flexibility and explore the connections between flexibility, the Global Financial Crisis, the current global economy and working conditions)
March 2010 (how influential are stereotypes on individual performance and organisational practices?)
February 2010 (innovative approaches to getting gender back onto the agenda)
January 2010 (global economic crisis and its impact on the work/family agenda)
December 2009 (new gender and leadership initiatives)2008 e-newsletters
November 2009 (diversity and flexibility from four international experts)
October 2009 (cultural and ethnic diversity)
September 2009 (workplace flexibility - what’s new?)
August 2009 (workplace diversity - does it really matter?)
July 2009 (leadership in terms of workplace diversity and inclusion)
June 2009 (connecting the sustainable workspace to a sustainable workforce)
May 2009 (gender equity at work)
April 2009 (work/family balance)
March 2009 (leadership and diversity)
February 2009 (racism in the workplace)
January 2009 (global economic crisis and its impact on the work/family agenda)
December 2008 (employees with a disability)2007 e-newsletters
November 2008 (women in leadership, and in particular women on Boards)
October 2008 (relationship between well-being and workplace practices)
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)
December 2007 (gender equality)2006 e-newsletters
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)
December 2006 (health and well-being)2005 e-newsletters
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)
December 2005 (gender equity)2004 e-newsletters
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)
If you wish to receive an archived newsletter please email Juliet Bourke.