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The advice that’s helped Loudon navigate the boardroom
Bridget Loudon says some wise words from her mum have stuck with her as she’s navigated life as the director of a blue-chip giant.
- James Thomson
- Opinion
- Early learning
This budget boost for working women will supercharge the economy
We wilfully under-utilise 50 per cent of our economic potential, creating a national emergency we could easily solve.
- Zoe Daniel
Male mentors drove Mostyn’s career, but she influenced them too
The next governor-general is best known as an advocate for professional women. She also had influential male mentors.
- Aaron Patrick
Why AGL chairman Patricia McKenzie couldn’t get a job in a law firm
She almost didn’t take up legal studies in the first place, but didn’t expect to find job hunting so difficult.
- Sally Patten
- Opinion
- Gender pay gap
How to fix construction’s female problem
The gender pay gap in construction is entirely not surprising when the female participation in the industry is so low. Here are five strategies to fix it.
- Alison Mirams
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NAB’s new chief executive shuffles leadership team, promotes rival
Rachel Slade, who was overlooked for the top job in favour of Andrew Irvine, will run the pre-eminent business banking division. Ana Marinkovic will run retail.
- James Eyers
Women of Influence share their tips for young female leaders today
Past winners of The Australian Financial Review’s long-standing and much-loved program give advice before it returns this year as Women in Leadership.
New governor-general Sam Mostyn and the battle for relevance
She will want to avoid the fate of Michael Jeffery - known as ‘Mr 2 per cent’ after a particularly brutal survey found just 2 per cent of the population knew who he was.
- Hannah Wootton and Sally Patten
- Updated
- Governance
Age, diversity on company boards plummets, gender stalls
There are more directors with an Anglo-Celtic background than seven years ago on the ASX 300, a new survey has found, and the average age of a director is creeping upwards.
- Hannah Wootton
What to expect from the new governor-general, from those who know her
Praised for her integrity, empathy and roaring intellect, all those who have worked alongside Sam Mostyn, or seen her in action, expect great things when she starts her new role.
- Sally Patten, Hannah Wootton and Samantha Hutchinson
The new governor-general - in her own words
Sam Mostyn has been one of Australia’s most influential company directors for many years, shaping policies on gender, climate and First Nations issues.
- Hannah Wootton
March
The two pieces of advice that changed Gina Cass-Gottlieb’s life
The first was from pioneering lawyer Dame Roma Mitchell, and the second was from High Court chief justice Sir Garfield Barwick.
- Ronald Mizen
Are you an influential woman? Nominate now
The new Women in Leadership program aims to highlight and celebrate the work and achievements of women poised to enter the upper echelons of Australian public life.
- Cosima Marriner
The ‘crucial’ factor for tech leaders to get ahead
A mentor can help future female leaders by acting as a sounding board and passing on skills and coaching.
- Tess Bennett
GDP grows 0.2pc | Biden scores early Super Tuesday wins | PwC’s new scandal
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Positive influence: Saving the planet is a big drawcard
Men outnumber women three to one in the energy sector, but the desire to make a difference as the planet warms is drawing many women to jobs in sustainability.
- Agnes King
Resilience and a leap of faith to advance in banking
Leaders in retail banks point to how progressive the industry is, with shared ambitions in boosting everyone around them.
- Ayesha de Kretser
Not ‘one of the boys’: Fundies with a different leadership style
Up-and-coming and leading fund managers share their journeys through the wealth sector and impart their best lessons.
- Lucy Dean
‘The best revenge is living well’: How to deal with sexism
From making room at the bar to encouraging ‘Space Ladies’, female lawyers and consultants are advancing in male-dominated fields.
- Hannah Wootton
July 2023
- Exclusive
- Margaret Gardner
Why the final act in Margaret Gardner’s current job is the perfect end
Victoria’s next governor is about to hang up her academic gown for the final time after a stellar 40-year career.
- Julie Hare
- Opinion
- Gender pay gap
Why bonuses are a real problem behind the gender pay gap
The ‘good bloke’ mentality is to blame when it comes to discretionary remuneration, a key driver of pay inequality.
- Bianca Hartge-Hazelman
April 2023
Ardern exits politics with call for more female leaders
Lauded globally for her empathy, Jacinda Ardern’s resignation in January came as a shock. But she had increasingly become a divisive figure at home.
- Ainsley Thomson
March 2023
- Opinion
- Letters to the Editor
Letters: Narrow path forward on gas
Anthony Albanese’s stance on gas; blue hydrogen from brown coal; Sophie Scamps responds to Amanda Stoker; advice to corporate women; super balances; Peter Dutton’s views on Labor.
- Opinion
- International Women's Day
For women to rise, gender norms must be dismantled
Women are led to believe overcoming gender equality challenges are their own individual responsibility. They are not.
- Pip Dexter
‘I taught myself to be brave’: How these execs beat imposter syndrome
Emerging female leaders, featured in The Australian Financial Review’s 2023 Women to Watch list, share how they overcame moments of self-doubt.
- Sally Patten
