Australian News / 08 September 2022
A difficult cocktail for women at work
Women are at a disadvantage in workplaces and industries that have a ‘work hard/play hard’ culture, says Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins. Addressing a Chief Executive Women forum yesterday, she said the key driver of sexual harassment at work is power imbalances, gender inequality, lack of accountability, and lack of diversity. Alcohol is down the list, but its connection to social networking and career progression can be problematic. “We’ve heard about the pressure to drink, to network. We’ve heard from women about their specific decision not to attend any place where there might be alcohol,” she said. And for those who participate, she said a big/loose session can lead to women being treated “quite different to the men.” It’s no doubt something that was top of mind as Australia high and mighty gathered last night at Canberra’s Parliament House for the fabled Mid-Winter Ball…
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