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Current state of diversity in the Australian workplace

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             In Australia, the workforce is becoming more diverse in terms of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation.  However, there are still some challenges to achieving true diversity in the workplace. One challenge is the lack of representation of some groups in leadership positions. Another challenge is the existence of unconscious bias, which can hinder the hiring and promotion of diverse candidates. According to a report by the Australian Human Rights Commission, more needs to be done to promote diversity in Australian workplaces. The report found that 24% of Australians have experienced discrimination in the workplace in the last 12 months, with 15% of these cases related to race and ethnicity. Furthermore, only 24% of people from culturally diverse backgrounds are in management positions, compared to 31% of those from non-diverse backgrounds. Despite these challenges, there are many benefits to embracing diversity in the workplace. Here are five advantages
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The Current State of Diversity in the Australian Workplace

The Current State of Diversity in the Australian Workplace The Australian workforce is becoming increasingly diverse, with people from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences coming together to work towards common goals. Despite this progress, there are still challenges to overcome, and more work needs to be done to create truly inclusive workplaces. One of the primary challenges is the lack of representation of certain groups in some industries. For example, women and people from certain cultural backgrounds are underrepresented in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This is a significant issue, as these industries are critical for Australia's future economic growth. Another challenge is the persistence of unconscious biases, which can lead to discriminatory behavior and exclusionary practices. It is essential to raise awareness of these biases and actively work towards eliminating them to create more inclusive workplaces. Five Advantag
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Seeking a Promotion

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Becoming a good leader requires you to have various technical skills and experiences. To lead team members under your supervision, you must know how to deal with different tasks and situations that you might encounter. Especially if you are in an engineering team, competencies in technical skills are one of the most essential things you must have. However, many junior workers and companies forget the importance of the fact that senior workers or team leaders must have adequate interpersonal skills such as teamwork, communication and leadership. In terms of that, qualities of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) are the factors related to the interpersonal skills that workers need to obtain and improve to be good leaders. In this blog, 3 of the qualities of EQ will be introduced including motivation, empathy, and relationship management. Firstly, motivating followers, employees, and entire organizations come from being a great leader. Engaging employees and recognizing their efforts go a long wa
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Core Values - Team 4

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There is no one answer for what constitutes "core values" in business. Every organisation is different, and what matters most to one company may not be as important to another. However, there are some general principles that many businesses adhere to when it comes to their core values. Some common business core values examples include integrity, respect, teamwork, excellence, and customer focus. These values typically guide how a company operates on a day-to-day basis and can influence everything from decision-making to employee relations. Adhering to core values is important for any business, large or small. By having a clear set of values, businesses can create a positive work environment, foster a strong sense of community, and attract and retain top talent. Do you have a clear set of core values for your business? If not, now is the time to start thinking about what matters most to your company. Defining and living by your core values can help you create a successful and
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Promotional Strategies - Coles and Pringles

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Promotional Strategies Critics of Coles' Promotional Strategies In terms of the promotions for Pringles Coles is one of the major supermarket brands in Australia. There are 3 big supermarkets in Australia: Coles, Woolworths and ALDI. It is very lucky for customers that there are many supermarket franchises competing with each other with great deals and promotions. For the sake of the capitalistic economy, it will be quite clear that these companies will put a lot of effort to have powerful promotional strategies to stand up to the other brands. Then. what promotional strategies does this gigantic supermarket brand, Coles, use to beat the others in the market?          Let us focus on one specific famous item, Pringles, to analyse its promotional strategy. Pringles is an American brand of potato chips with global fame and fans. It is usually sold at most of the supermarkets in the world regardless of the size of the supermarkets. Coles, of course, sell Pringles at their stores and o
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Promotional Strategies

Promotional Strategies Critics of Coles's Promotional Strategies In terms of the promotions for Pringles Coles is one of the major supermarket brands in Australia. There are 3 big supermarkets in Australia: Coles, Woolworths and ALDI. It is very lucky for customers that there are many supermarket franchises competing with each other with great deals and promotions. For the sake of the capitalistic economy, it will be quite clear that these companies will put a lot of effort to have powerful promotional strategies to stand up to the other brands. Then. what promotional strategies does this gigantic supermarket brand, Coles, use to beat the others in the market? Let us focus on one specific famous item, Pringles, to analyse its promotional strategy. Pringles is an American brand of potato chips with global fame and fans. It is usually sold at most of the supermarkets in the world regardless of the size of the supermarkets. Coles, of course, sell Pringles at their stores and often put
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Discrimination Discrimination is an unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice. In the workplace, many people are suffered from different types of discrimination. What kinds of discrimination can happen in the workplace? Here are five different types of discrimination a person can experience in the workplace: Age Discrimination Disability Discrimination Religious Discrimination Sexual Harassment Race, Color, and Sex For myself, it was not in the workplace, but I have experienced Sexual Harassment when I was a young boy. In Korea, I visited a public bath with my friend. We were naked in the public bath. And we took shower, jumped into a cool temperature pool and hung out there. Then, there was an old man who approached us, and he touched my penis. It was a very short time happening and I could not react anything at the moment when he touched my penis. Because it was in too sudden, I did not have any feeling but back to my friends and played still. But
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