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Rio Tinto diversity backlash shows men are key to inclusive workplaces
Resistance to cultural changes shows advocates need to strength the “why” about gender equality and not talk into their own echo chamber.
Susan Lloyd-HurwitzCEWLast week, Rio Tinto released its progress review of work to deliver sustained workplace cultural change following its landmark 2022 Everyday Respect report led by former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick. The first report revealed deep-seated issues including racism, sexual harassment and bullying, prompting the mining giant to commit to systemic workplace reform.
One of the persistent myths in diversity conversations is that inclusion comes at the expense of merit.
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