Employer Events
Be part of the conversation
For HR and DEI professionals, leaders and their people
Our members can join live or on-demand learning events and workshops designed to connect with experts, discuss ideas and share experiences and case studies.
Not an employer member? Speak to one of our consultants about the benefits of membership, which includes access to all upcoming and past events.
Dur: 1 hour
Tue, 17th September, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Free Event
Unlocking the power of inclusive leadership: Exclusive Event with Dr. Juliet Bourke
To mark the launch of the Inclusive Leadership Series for 2024 – 2025, join us for an exclusive masterclass with Dr. Juliet Bourke. Dr Bourke is a globally recognised authority in diversity,…
Tue, 17th September, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Unlocking the power of inclusive leadership: Exclusive Event with Dr. Juliet Bourke
To mark the launch of the Inclusive Leadership Series for 2024 – 2025, join us for an exclusive masterclass with Dr. Juliet Bourke. Dr Bourke is a globally recognised authority in diversity, inclusion, and the future of work. Hosted by Alison Hernandez, Chairperson of Family Friendly Workplaces, this event offers a rare opportunity to gain expert insights directly from a leader in the field.
Dr. Bourke, currently a Professor of Practice at the School of Management and Governance, brings a wealth of experience from her decade-long leadership of Deloitte’s National Diversity & Inclusion Consulting Practice.
She will share her invaluable knowledge and practical strategies to help you cultivate a culture of Inclusive Leadership (IL) in your organisation.
This exclusive thought leadership event will explore:
- The critical role of Inclusive Leadership in today’s dynamic workplace.
- The tangible ROI of fostering an inclusive culture.
- Dr. Bourke’s acclaimed Six Signature Traits of Inclusive Leadership framework.
- Real-world case studies of leaders who excel in nurturing inclusive environments.
- The common challenges leaders face in promoting inclusivity—and how to overcome them.
Equip yourself with actionable strategies to drive meaningful change within your organisation. Empower your leaders with the skills and knowledge they need to champion diversity and inclusion.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected figures in diversity and inclusion. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards transforming your leadership culture.
About the Speakers
Dr Juliet Bourke
Dr Bourke is a Professor of Practice in the Business School at the University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia and the NSW Parliament’s inaugural independent Chair of the Parliamentary Advisory Group on Bullying, Sexual Harassment and Serious Misconduct. Formerly a partner in Human Capital at Deloitte, she continues to advise global organisations on DEI, particularly inclusive leadership and co-worker inclusion.
Dr Bourke has coached over 1,500 global leaders on inclusive leadership.
She is well known for her thought leadership and has regularly published in the Harvard Business Review, spoken at TEDx and has received numerous global awards.
Alison Hernandez
Alison is a leader in career development and organisational transformation in the Asia Pacific region. She co-founded Sageco, which became Randstad RiseSmart APAC after its acquisition. As former Managing Director, she expanded the business across the region.
Alison has received the Stevie Gold Award for Female Executive of the Year and serves on several boards, including Family Friendly Workplaces and Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT. She is also a WGEA Pay Equity Ambassador and a certified Retirement Success & ReCareer Coach.
Featured Event
How Organisations are Engaging Dads in Parental Leave
Men are increasingly offered paid parental leave so why aren’t they taking it?
In collaboration with The Fathering Project , we speak to organisations who are making headway when it comes to encouraging dad’s to take extended parental leave.
We are seeing a shift in organisations offering paid parental leave in some form and adopting universal definitions. However, many aren’t seeing a corresponding take up by fathers.
In this session we will be joined by Kati Gapaillard, CEO, The Fathering Project and Kate Furlong, Head of Diversity, Inclusion + Wellbeing, Deloitte, both of whom are committed to normalising leave for fathers and are seeing positive results. We will also hear from Nic Hamley to hear how “Best Workplace for Fathers”, Ansvar Insurance has supported him through his parental journey.
Date: Thursday 5th September 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM AEST
Duration: 60 minutes, online (Zoom)
Other 2024 Employer Events
What Women Want Now: the research evidence
In this special thought-leadership member event, we are delighted to welcome Professor Rae Cooper, Founding Director of the Australian Centre for Gender Equality and Inclusion@Work.
Parental Leave: Putting Best Practice into Practice
A practical session exploring questions from our employer community around implementation, measuring impact and the recent changes to government legislation.
Domestic & Family Violence: Shifting the Dial from Response to Prevention
How employers are playing a crucial role in preventing workplace harassment, and domestic & family violence through policy and workplace culture.
Engaging Dads in Parental Leave
Men are increasingly offered paid parental leave so why aren’t they taking it? We will explore the problem and hear potential solutions from our employer community.
Best Practice Foster and Kinship Care
What does best practice support for foster and kinship carers look like?
More information will be available soon.
Previous Member Events
Are Available to members on the employer platform
Best Practice Carers Policy and Support
October 2023
Does your carers policy best support your people?
This session explores:
- How to identify and better understand your carer population and how they fall within your carer policy
- What best practice looks like and its impact on employee wellbeing
- Some of the complexities encountered when supporting carers’ diverse set of needs
We were joined by Catherine McNair, Head of Diversity Inclusion and Wellbeing at QBE Insurance, and Louise Ferris, Board Member, Carers Queensland and Director Human Resources, McCullogh Robertson
Supporting Menopause & Reproductive Wellbeing in the Workplace
September 2023
Ensuring menopause and reproductive health is acknowledged and supported in the workplace is critical in working towards gender equality, research also shows it will result in improved health outcomes for employees.
In this session Amanda Hart, Chief People Officer from The a2Milk company discusses the recent launch of their Women’s Health Leave policy and the impact they have seen.
Thea O’Connor, Menopause in the Workplace expert and Kathleen Waite, GM Operations at Genea Fertility underline the importance of implementing supportive policies as well removing any stigma and taboo around discussing reproductive health.
Best Practice Parental Leave
July 2023
A session exploring how to build the business case for change and design a fit for purpose parental leave transition experience.
- Understanding the current state of parental leave (PL) policies and practices.
- The impact of parental leave on employees and organisations.
- Strategies for creating an inclusive parental leave policy and parental leave support that considers diverse family structures and needs.
- The role of employers and colleagues in supporting parents during and after leave.
We hear from Kate Furlong, National Director DEI, Deloitte Australia and Kim Annesley, Head of People and Culture, Cube Group who illustrate that, regardless of size, they have both developed and embedded best practice approaches that are having a real impact.
Creating Neuroinclusive Workplaces
May 2023
Understanding and supporting neurodiversity is key to DEI strategy and employee advocacy. What’s more, for employers, there is an opportunity for organisations to support and embrace the neurodistinct workforce and their allies.
In this popular session we hear from Natalie Phillips-Mason (she/her) is the founder of Inclusive Change, a Change Management consultancy with a focus on creating neuroinclusive workplaces. Natalie comes from a mixed neurotype family herself and believes that we all have a right to belong in a workplace.
Natalie is joined by Jean Capdevielle, Director, Bid and Value Marketing at Thales Australia. Jean leads the Accessibility and Neurodiversity Stream within Thales Australia alongside an amazing Employee Resource Group focused on making the workplace more inclusive.
How to Create an Employee Families Resource Network
February 2023
In this event, our guest speakers share leading practice on how to setting up an Employee Resource Group for employees with caring responsbilities including :
- The benefits of a Families Resource Group
- Who should be involved? How to engage them?
- How to create a purposeful and inclusive employee group?
- What should be on the group’s agenda?
- When to launch, how to keep going and how to ensure successful outcomes.
Family Friendly Workplaces presents:
How to become a family-inclusive employer
To support Australian employers understand how to become a more family-friendly workplace, we offer free webinars throughout the year.
These online education sessions deepen employers’ understanding, knowledge and capability on how to be a family-inclusive employer.
The change that occurs when an employer improves its family-friendly capability impacts workplace culture, employee’s work-life wellbeing and the wider economy.
Our facilitators are experts in family-friendly policies and practices, and have trained thousands of Executives, HR/DEI practitioners and Business Leaders.
They share their expertise and leading practice on flexibility, parental leave, family care and family wellbeing.
Special guests speakers featured at these events have included:
- Lainie Cassidy, Director – People & Inclusion at KPMG
- Hazel Rehn, Organisational Development Manager, HCF
- Amy Wild, Group Executive, Head of Corporate Operations, Investa
- Courtney Pond, Group Inclusion & Diversity Manager at the NRMA
Employer Events
Be part of the conversation
For HR and DEI professionals, leaders and their people
Our members can join live or on-demand learning events and workshops designed to connect with experts, discuss ideas and share experiences and case studies.
Not an employer member? Speak to one of our consultants about the benefits of membership, which includes access to all upcoming and past events.
