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Workplace Diversity

19 May 2023

Data driven solutions: from driving quality in technology to violence prevention

Catherine Lockstone | Capability Area Lead – Quality Engineering at ANZ

Catherine Lockstone crunched data when she was on the board of Kara Family Violence Services. That work supported the findings of an Australian Royal Commission. Now she does similar work at ANZ, enhancing the quality of engineering.

08 Mar 2023

More action is needed to bridge the financial wellbeing gender gap

Natalie Paine | Social Impact Research and Reporting Lead, ANZ

A disparity exists in the financial wellbeing of men and women – and just like the gender pay gap it will take work and systemic change to address the inequity.

07 Mar 2023

Great barrier breached

Richard Yetsenga | Chief Economist, ANZ

Holding back women in the workforce means holding back society. Change is evident but more needs to be done.

06 Mar 2023

The orange bond: investing in women

Shane White | Content Manager - Institutional, ANZ

The orange bond helps investors support underserved sections of the economy – like supporting women towards more sustainable and climate-resistant livelihoods.

01 Mar 2023

Fighting for many happy returns

Carina Parisella | Innovation & Diversity Editor, bluenotes

The barriers preventing women re-entering the workforce are stronger than ever. Here is how to fight it.

09 Dec 2022

Disability and long-term health conditions lower financial wellbeing

Natalie Paine | Social Impact Research and Reporting Lead, ANZ

New research further demonstrates how disability and chronic health challenges create significant barriers to financial wellbeing

10 Nov 2022

Investing in childcare—and boosting women’s participation in the workforce

Cindy Arthur and Brendan Rinaldi | Head of Health, ANZ Australia Commercial & Head of Health, ANZ Institutional.

Government reforms to increase access to childcare can boost womens’ participation in the workforce.

01 Sep 2022

To succeed as a leader, embrace diversity

Shane White | Content Manager - Institutional, ANZ

As the war for talent heats up, good leaders should see an explosion in their diversity statistics – they’ll be rewarded for it.

05 Jul 2022

IN CHARTS: taking pride in participation

Adelaide Timbrell, Bansi Madhavani & Siddhant Kalra | Senior Economists & Senior Research Analyst, ANZ

The growing availability of data sharing insights into diverse communities can help paint a picture of economic contribution.

01 Jul 2022

To have the heart for constitutional reform

Ken Adams & Yael Boneh | Group General Counsel & Lawyer, ANZ

The Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation. It is important – if not necessary – for all Australians to understand to what they are being invited.

08 Jun 2022

Advancing economic inclusion of the LGBTIQ+ community

Fiona MacDonald | Diversity & Inclusion Lead at ANZ

Investing in a more progressive, inclusive environment for employees, customers and stakeholders is the right thing to do. And will create economic opportunity.

11 May 2022

Building a more accessible bank

Meg Dalling | Customer Vulnerability & Accessibility Lead, ANZ

As organisations step further through their technology transformation, it’s imperative they remain focused on accessibility for all.

08 Mar 2022

IWD 2022: does a rising tide lift all boats?

Richard Yetsenga | Chief Economist, ANZ

Australia is, stubbornly, still a long way from equality. Enabling female opportunity and participation is one way to improve outcomes.

08 Mar 2022

IWD 2022: time to break the bias

Jemma Wight | Production Editor, bluenotes

Today may be International Women’s Day but women make contributions to their home, work, industry and community year-round.

14 Jan 2022

Supporting female-led SMEs when they need it the most

Amit Khan | Global Head SME & Commercial Banking, RFI Global

Banks have an opportunity to lean in and support female-led business through the post-pandemic recovery.

02 Dec 2021

Watson: why we should watch women win

Antonia Watson | ANZ Group Executive and CEO, New Zealand

New research illustrates a positive flow-on effect for female participation and achievement when we “watch women win”.