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A vast body of research shows that the selection is where biases are most likely to impact on hiring decisions. 

The advertisement below brings together the better practice elements, showing you what a gender inclusive job advertisement looks like for the hypothetical firm KN.

Research shows that the language used in job advertisements can influence an individual’s decision to apply for positions. Intense jargon or stereotypically male language may deter applicants.

Research shows that the language used in job advertisements can influence an individual’s decision to apply for positions.

Why women don’t apply for jobs

The Resourcing Request Template may prompt managers to think more critically about inclusive job design. It will also provide HR with useful workforce insights to support more active management of existing and expected shortages.

The University of Cambridge Human Resource area suggests that the following factors are considered when designing or re-designing roles:

Inclusive job design can support employees to work in a way that values their differences, leverages skills and helps them to do their best work.

Use inclusive recruitment approaches to better attract women into your business.

Support employees and managers to have regular, honest and open dialogue about transitions and aspirations pre-and post- parental leave.

Here are some simple ways to improve the employee experience of parenthood.

Improvements to your workplace can be small but impactful practices that improve the employee experience.

There may be times when you have to handle difficult conversations relating to flexible working, and that’s okay.

Below are a series of questions managers should ask themselves before accepting or rejecting flexible work arrangements.

Managers are critical enablers of workforce flexibility, serving as the bridge between policy and practice.

Managers are critical enablers of workforce flexibility, serving as the bridge between policy and practice.

This form can help employees who wish to request flexible work.

The Fair Work Ombudsman requires that requests for flexible work are delivered to the employer in writing to ensure clarity on agreements and adherence to legal requirements.

A formal policy on flexible work explicitly states the intent and practices of an organisation.

Understanding the context and maturity of your business is a crucial first step in integrating flexible working arrangements.