Gender equality at work: what can companies and governments do to accelerate progress?

Companies have long been talking about the need to improve gender diversity in the workplace, yet change has generally been glacially slow. Gender inequality is embedded in societies – and in some places is even inscribed in law. It is therefore unrealistic to assume companies can resolve this challenge in isolation. Government action is needed to support meaningful and sustained change. This webinar discussed the obstacles women continue to face in the workplace and the policy levers that are available to governments to help accelerate change and ensure women of all backgrounds can access the same opportunities and resources as men. The session examined findings from two recent major reports: 'Policies for Change: Government Levers for Enabling Workplace Gender Equality', produced by GIWL with the support of Deloitte, and Deloitte’s 2023 'Women @ Work: A Global Outlook' report. Speakers: Julia Gillard, Former Prime Minister of Australia and GIWL Chair Emma Codd, Global Inclusion Leader, Deloitte -Sophie Sutherland, Global Communications and Marketing Director, Social Progress Imperative (chair)