Women in male-dominated industries: A toolkit of strategies

This year, the Australian Human Rights Commission in conjunction with the Office for Women in the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs released a 'toolkit' aimed at addressing some of the issues facing women in male-dominated industries. The 'toolkit' is designed as a resource for employers and employees, which provides practical solutions to gender equality issues in areas such as attraction, recruitment, retention and career development of women. Follow the link below to find out more:
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/publications/women-male-dominated-industries-toolkit-strategies-2013

We strongly recommend this document for Human Resources professionals as well as professionals in any fields considered to be 'non-traditional' for women.

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National Association of Women in Construction - upcoming FREE Career Talk at UTS

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) are conducting career talks on Wed 30 May at UTS (see attached flier below for details).

NAWIC aims to:

*           To raise the profile of women working in the construction industry.

*           To be a positive instrument for change in the construction industry.

*           To promote and share construction industry best practice.

*           To meet, support and network with other women in the construction industry

More information can be found on our website: www.nawic.com.au  or our blog: http://www.nawic.com.au/blog/

We have 3 speakers from construction industry leaders Auercon, Hassell and Brookfield Multiplex to talk to students about their experience since they have graduated and provide some insight into what graduates can expect in their first few years in the construction industry.

NAWIC has a wide range of members from the construction sector: engineers, architects, project managers, interior designers, construction managers, lawyers.

The event is free for all students with food and drinks being served after the event. There will be an opportunity to meet the speakers and representatives from NAWIC.

Registration is at http://www.nawic.com.au/index.cfm?MenuID=4&EventID=362

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