What can men can do to support women's wellbeing in the workplace?
This was one of the great questions asked of the panel from a packed audience for the women's wellbeing event "Why Are Women So Tired? Australia's Female Energy Crisis" co-hosted by One Green Bean and burnout specialists Energx.
Michaela Chan, GM Marketing of Tourism Australia responded to say; "Whether you're female or whether you're male, we all have other things outside. You could be a parent, you could have extracurricular activities, but I think it's also for me, not being the hero when it comes to doing some of those more female roles."
Gina de George, National Director of Inclusion and Wellbeing at Deloitte shared; "For men in the workplace, it's being more aware of how to include women if the men are the dominant group, and how you should do that. Then recently, we've been trying to balance up gender equality coming at it from a different angle around men. We're talking really, I feel that men are quite often excluded from the diversity and inclusion conversation. They see gender equality, they think women."
MC'd by Claire Salvetti, CEO of One Green Bean, other panellists included: Shannan Dodson, RU OK Day Indigenous advisor; Nicole Taylor, CEO of McCann Australia.
Watch the panel below or read the transcript here.
Women's wellbeing is central to the effectiveness of any equality and inclusion agenda. Energx have supported over 1000 professional women to improve their energy levels and overall wellbeing. To understand how we can help you download the report Why Are Women So Tired? or email [email protected] today.
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2 年Sean, thanks for sharing!
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5 年cc: Claire Salvetti?Shannan Dodson?Michaela C.?Nicole Taylor?Gina De George
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5 年This is great, I couldn't agree more! I do have to disagree with some of the comments in this thread too. The replies to this post are making justifications for "perceptions" or "appearances" that serve to minimize the issue; That's exactly what posts like this DON'T need, more male voices going "Well, I read it too, but maybe just don't feel that way and it'll get better." The article actually says that men need to "be more aware of how to include women"; That doesn't mean inserting your proverbial oar. Experiences offered as anecdotes for opinions don't negate the collective experience of women, who DO feel threatened in male-dominated areas for real reasons. We must work for inclusion of women, because it won't happen automatically. Just like we must work to include people of different communities, cultures, & abilities, we need to make efforts to make sure that representation for all peoples are equal. That starts with taking a look at the privileges that aren't shared. Women face global disparities in pay, representation, and access. Being inclusive isn't about preference. Understand that men are by default a part of the discussion, and work to include others rather than choosing to feel excluded! Excellent read, thank you!
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5 年Great insight regarding an important and timely topic!
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5 年A very interesting topic and conversation through this Video Presentation.? An observation made is the various perceptions one may have in the workplace and addressing the concerns that women may have for better work/life balance.? In all honesty I do believe women do need a lot of support especially for mothers with young kids.? One thing I have thought of is that in areas where it is "MALE DOMINATED" women should not feel threatened or think their unappreciated as it could be a case where it is a job where more men may apply for and less women may want to do the job; and in cases of female management "appearing that pressure is on them because they are few" it can be a case where the associated pressure is simply because of the "Position" and not because of "Male and Female".? I have witnesses both male and female counterparts complain about the "position" and it had nothing to do with gender unless it was then a "decision-making" concern.? I do prefer in many cases engagement with women on both a Corporate Level and throughout the company. So something that women should feel proud of is that their "Empowerment" thought to be a "BREAKTHROUGH" for women, for many men is sought to be a "BREAKTHROUGH" for men and their families. When it comes to "Creativity" this should be nurtured for both men and women equally in the workplace and should not be viewed as something that your "Paid For" but necessary to "FUTURE PROOF" the company, its views and perception, diversity and inclusion, as well as employer, employee and customer relations. An impressive session for women and men, as women do need men to support them on this very important journey.