
Fighting fires: Diversity and inclusion in life-threatening work (Part 2)
I have spent a lot of time with likable sexist guys this week [1]. As a feminist, many of you would be quick to suggest that is an...

Fighting fires: Diversity and inclusion in life-threatening work (Part 1)
A core value of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) is support, friendship and camaraderie. Until this last week, I have never experienced...

What if rates of women in STEM don't improve
The idea of a ‘double bottom line’ is so tidy it sometimes seems unrealistic. But the future of women’s participation in STEM presents an...

Understanding 'intersectionality' and its relevance to workplace diversity and inclusion ini
‘Intersectionality’ is today a commonly used phrase in discussing diversity in the workplace, but the term has a longer history. If...

What can Lego Masters tell us about STEM’s gender challenge?
While playing with Lego might not be a prerequisite for a career in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), it does bring...

Why Diverse Teams Can Be the Worst Performers
Diversity has become a catchphrase of the modern corporate social responsibility movement. There is a growing push for organisations to...