The workforce challenges keeping these HR bosses up at night
BOSS talks to top human resources executives about challenges they face in 2025. Rethinking diversity programs may not be one of them, but there are many others.
Kath van der Merwe says Telstra has no plans to make changes to its diversity programs.
Australia’s biggest companies show no sign of pulling back on their diversity initiatives in 2025, despite reports of building resistance to workplace programs aimed at creating an even playing field and a retreat by major US companies.
But while human resources directors at the likes of Telstra, Westpac, stock exchange operator ASX and accounting software specialist Xero may see no need to revisit their diversity policies, they have plenty on this year’s to-do list.
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
Euan BlackWork and careers reporterEuan Black is a work and careers reporter at The Australian Financial Review. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com
