Flexible management roles could help retain women leaders in Australia
The Workplace Gender Equality Agency says part-time and shared executive positions could address Australia's gender pay gap.
At a glance
- Part-time and co-CEO roles could help women stay in senior positions
- Uneven caring responsibilities and lack of flexible work options cited as barriers
- Australia's gender pay gap stands at women earning $0.79 per $1 earned by men
- WGEA warns resistance to gender equality is growing
Australia's Workplace Gender Equality Agency has suggested that more flexible management arrangements, including part-time roles and co-CEO positions, could help retain women in senior leadership. The agency cited uneven caring responsibilities and limited flexible work options as barriers preventing women from remaining in executive positions.
The WGEA warned that resistance to gender equality initiatives is increasing and called on employers to adapt management structures. In Australia, women currently earn an average of $0.79 for every $1 earned by men.
Why it matters
Australia's persistent gender pay gap affects millions of workers. Structural changes to management roles could address both retention of female leaders and broader wage inequality.
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