The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has announced its new Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation, granted to leading organisations that support both men and women to reach their full potential in the workplace
This citation replaces the former Employer of Choice for Women citation currently held by over 125 organisations across Australia.
Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Helen Conway, believes the citation will be highly sought after.
“Employers of Choice for Gender Equality will have a significant advantage in differentiating their employer brand in a competitive marketplace. This will help them to attract top talent and retain existing staff,” Ms Conway says.
“In addition, research shows that gender diverse organisations and teams have higher levels of creativity and better decision making.
“The citation criteria serve as a detailed road-map for employers looking to improve their organisational performance by ensuring gender equality in their workplace.”
Applications for the new citation are open from 1 April – 31 July 2014, with the first Employer of Choice for Gender Equality being named in November 2014.
