How to Confront Bias without Alienating People
It’s about starting from a place of shared values, and understanding that bias is a human condition, rather than a character flaw. Confronting bias is a tricky thing, On the other hand, by ignoring the problematic nature of a statement (or glossing over it), we are letting her unconscious bias go unchecked. And harmless statements […]
How the Best Bosses Interrupt Bias on Their Teams
Studies show that well-managed diverse groups outperform homogeneous ones and are more committed, have higher collective intelligence, and are better at making decisions and solving problems. But research also shows that bias prevention programs rarely deliver unless the skills learned are practiced. So how can you, as an individual leader, make sure your team is including and making the most of diverse voices?
How to become a less biased version of yourself
Completely eradicating bias and prejudice is impossible, but you can change certain behaviours to be more open and empathetic. If you are interested in being less biased–there is good news and bad news.
TWA Celebrate World Youth Skills Day
We reflect back on this week’s World Youth Skills Day, in recognition of the importance in equipping young females with employability skills, as well as the crucial role of skilled tradeswomen in addressing current and future skills challenges within male dominated industries. This year the celebration occurred within a challenging COVID context, threatening the continuity […]
Automotive Industry Round Tables
Join us for our automotive industry round table session as we work through the challenges facing the automotive trade to help increase diversity, positive mental health and workplace culture.
Development of Women’s Skills Base in Trades Would Help End Australia’s Skills Shortages
Fiona McDonald, Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia today called for all political parties, government agencies, and industry bodies to forge new positive approaches towards the engagement of women in trades to pro-actively facilitate and support women’s pathway into the male-dominated trades sector.
HEADSTART APPRENTICESHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS
In line with the phenomenal work that Tradeswomen Australia have paved in the advocacy of young women into non-traditional roles, The Department of Education and Training’s Head Start program is fostering and mentoring young women who have dared to leap into these non-traditional jobs.
Federal Government’s National Skills Training Reform Should Boost Women’s Trade Employment
Managing Director of Tradeswomen Australia, Fiona McDonald said the reforms, outlined by the Prime Minister Scott Morrison today at the National Press Club, could lead to generational change and end the national embedded discrimination against women in the trades area which starts at the career advice and apprenticeship level.
Prevent the spread of COVID-19 in 7 steps
It doesn’t matter if you’re a tradesperson or someone who is responsible for tradespeople, you must identify and manage work health and safety risks including the exposure to COVID-19. Simple hygiene practices can go a long way in preventing the stead of the virus. [pdf-embedder url=”https://tradeswomenaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pink-7-Step-Prevention-Coronavirus-Awareness-Poster.pdf” title=”Pink 7 Step Prevention Coronavirus Awareness Poster”]
New Chair and Board of Directors
Tradeswomen Australia Foundation founder and director Fiona Lawrie today announced the appointment of two newly appointed non-executive directors Ron Smith and Richard Dent along with the election of the Chair of the Board, Jane Sydenham-Clarke. The Board provides leadership and governance for carrying out the Foundation’s mission to increase the representation of women working in […]
