
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...

Workplace policies – an important starting point in creating a positive workplace culture
It is well established that written workplace policies are important – they communicate standard procedures to all employees and are a...

How valued are your organisation's values?
Does your organisation embody and uphold its values? Organisational values refer to both actual and espoused values. A small number of...

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...

Test, survey, consult? Part 2
How to avoid alienating your employees when asking for feedback on new initiatives, Part 2 In our previous blog post in this series we...

Test, survey, consult? Part 3
How research methods and feedback mechanisms can impact engagement in workplace initiatives, Part 3 In this blog post series we’ve been...

Test, survey, consult?
How to avoid alienating your employees when asking for feedback on new initiatives - Part 1 Being asked to provide feedback can make...