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GCs must embed D&I in governance and sustainability agendas GCs must embed D&I in governance and sustainability agendas Share GCs need to make sure they are out on the front foot and be ready to discuss and advocate D&I strategies in the governance and sustainability context, writes Katie Williams. In the modern age, an understanding is building among corporates of the benefits that come with developing diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies. From ensuring that they are harnessing diversity of thought to introducing company policies that better foster inclusive team working, most businesse...

It’s hugely important to think about branding: how is your business perceived by people from diverse backgrounds - do they feel reflected in the brand? Looking at applicant/employee reviews on websites such as Glassdoor can provide a great insight into how your business’ brand is viewed, and the extent to which individuals from diverse backgrounds feel represented and included. Another way of diversifying talent pools is by assessing prospective employees on their strength and potential, rather than education or qualifications. There are a number of top organisations which have taken a si...

Why policies alone don’t change sexual harassment cultures By Katie Williams and Justine Cooper|22 December 2020 The pandemic has impacted the way that we work, with one major change being the huge uptick in the number of people working from home. However, just because many people have worked from home during this time, it doesn’t mean that sexual harassment should drop off the agenda for in-house lawyers, write Katie Williams and Justine Cooper. Unfortunately, sexual harassment can still occur even where a workforce is not operating together in an office environment. The 2018 Australian ...