March
The sobering new state of feminism
Support for female equality is going backwards among young men. Among the under-30s, a striking 57 per cent of males think the movement has gone too far.
McKinsey solves the gender pay gap this International Women’s Day
Once women have earned their own equality, Elizabeth Arden will also help them celebrate with free lipstick applications.
Women need credible pathways to reach C-suites
Organisations should focus on broadening the diversity pool by providing support and development opportunities to women.
Emma Johnston takes the reins at Melbourne Uni in a time of crisis
Melbourne University just got its first female vice chancellor, Emma Johnston, and her road ahead will not be plain sailing.
First lady of wind power leans in to discomfort
Failure, courage and empathy are the secret to success of these executives in energy and sustainability.
Rising stars take lead by looking beyond the boys club
Tech high-fliers say look past its reputation for male domination, find a mentor and seek out roles with responsibility for managing profit and loss accounts.
Researchers drive leading innovations in science
Meet some of the women whose original thinking has put them at the global forefront in their fields.
This young commodity trader learnt from Macquarie’s $58m man
These two women are on their way up in the world of banking, in small part thanks to some pointed words of encouragement and extremely relevant advice.
Why this CEO saves creative work for after her period
When Mia Klitsas founded Moxie period care 20 years ago, talking about periods was taboo. Now it’s all over TikTok.
The women leading billion-dollar deals that will soon put them on top
Two rising stars reveal how they built successful careers and what advice they’d give to younger females seeking to break through.
‘We need women coming through’: KPMG director looks to change industry
Kate Gardiner, who has worked on all sides of the property sector, says females should embrace challenges to change the male-dominated industry.
February
How these women are building wealth through property
Shyanne Kuru, Ivy Chen and Tanya Turner are among the growing but still small cohort of women who own an investment property, but had to overcome initial fears.
April 2024
Albanese confronts domestic violence crisis
Women are angry, and the prime minister is dodging criticism even as he calls an emergency meeting of national cabinet on domestic violence.
March 2024
Girls know more about how to rule the world, but it’s boys who want to
A global study found that girls have a greater understanding of civics and citizenship. Boys, however, are more likely to want to become a politician.
Gen Z women fall behind homeownership
Women overall are edging out men when it comes to homeownership, but younger females fall well behind their male counterparts.
‘Good human beings’: Critical thinking the key to a good life
Taking risks and walking on roads less travelled emboldened these women to land careers they never imagined possible.
Finance wanted me to be macho. I preferred honesty
A fund manager describes how she learnt that humility could make her a successful investor and manager.
Meet the Women to Watch in 2024 in five key sectors
To mark International Women’s Day, The Australian Financial Review has nominated emerging Women to Watch across five key sectors – and asked them for their advice and how they made it.
This is how to win the productivity prize
If a country used only half its factories, it would waste a lot of its productive potential. The same is true if we tap into only half of society’s brainpower.
The ‘crucial’ factor for tech leaders to get ahead
A mentor can help future female leaders by acting as a sounding board and passing on skills and coaching.