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sphinxx news alert
18 August 2009 | www.sphinxx.com.au
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 Dear {tag_recipientfirstname},
Here’s what’s new at sphinxx this week:
Until next week,
Founder & The SheEO, sphinxx.com.au
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Women must work a day without pay to achieve pay equity
Have you ever had the feeling you have to work harder and longer just to get the same opportunities as your male peers? Well the latest ABS data shows you also have to work longer just to earn as much as men do.
About a day extra every week - for free - in fact.
The Australian Financial Review reported on Friday that - according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data - the overall full-time average weekly earnings pay gap for all industries is 18 per cent (‘Women work longer to earn a man’s pay’, by Marsha Jacobs, www.afr.com, 21/8/09).
At this rate, my calculations show women need to work more than 8 hours longer than their male peers every week, just to earn as much as they do. This of course is on top of women still doing the lions share of domestic duties and assuming the primary parenting role in most working families.
Which makes me wonder, where on earth would we even find these extra 8 hours?
It’s a mystery to me. Which is probably a good thing. In my experience, the more outrageous a situation is, the more likely we are to demand action from the powers that be. So I wonder: are you ready to stand up and be heard when it comes to pay equity in your workplace. I believe we all deserve better than this, and I also believe nothing will change until we put up our hands and ask for more.
Are you ready to ask for pay equity now? Click here to post your comments on The SheEO Blog.
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Lunch with Frank Lowy and tap into the resources of The Lowy Institute
It was my birthday this week (yes, another year older) and how did I spend my day? Well I had lunch with Frank Lowy, for starters! Yes I was sitting just 2 seats from Frank Lowy at The Lowy Institute's Wednesday lunch.
The Lowy Institute is an independent international policy think tank based in Sydney - but apart from the Wednesday lunches on site, everyone can access a huge array of podcasts, research papers and an extensive video library of its presentations via the website. Find out how you can access their free events and resources.
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Last chance to register for the sphinxx Ascend development day in Melbourne next week
Just a reminder that our next development day will be in Melbourne on 4th September. We're already over 50% subscribed for this event, so if you are interested in attending or you have friends or colleagues in Melbourne who would benefit from attending, please book soon at www.sphinxx.com.au With thanks to our major sponsor Westpac, we have a line up of 6 leading educators and experts to help you ascend to the top in your career. Tickets are just $295 each or $195 for sphinxx members, or book 10 people for just $2500. Click here for more info and registration details. |
Can you help? Looking for a travel agency in Sydney
In our sphinxx news alert a couple of weeks ago I asked you how we could help you... and we’ve been inundated with responses (if you sent in a request - bear with me, I’ll be in touch soon!)
In light of the response, we’re commencing a “Can you help?” section into the sphinxx news alerts to support members of the sphinxx Leadership Program. To get the ball rolling this week we’re focusing on a helping a member to who’s looking for a work experience placement in a travel agency in Sydney. Our member has 20+ years work experience and has been studying a Certificate In Tourism to pursue her passion of combining work and travel.
Click here for more details and if you are a travel agent or you know a travel agent who may be willing to take on this placement - please click here to send us your contact details.
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Work in style - win a brand new executive chair worth $520
Have you had the chance to look around our new website now? Do you know someone who would benefit from all the free advice and giveaways we've sourced for you?
We’re receiving new emails and signups for our sphinxx alerts every day... but to realise our own goal of 5,000 subscribers in 2009 we need you to help us reach more successful women so we can help them to be more successful.
Tell 5 of your friends about sphinxx and you’ll have the chance to win an FX executive chair valued at $520 from Frontline Office Furniture.
You'll be working in style if you win this one... and supporting other women in business in the process. Click here to find out more.
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From beginner to Business Woman of the Year
Would you know what it takes to make it from startup to success story? Naomi Simson, founder and Chief Experience Officer of Red Balloon Days did just that - starting Red Balloon Days seven years ago and having not only survived but thrived as the director of her own business.
In 2008 Naomi’s success was recognised when she was awarded winner of the Telstra Business Woman Award in the Yellow Business Owner category and the Nokia Business Innovation award. And last week, as guest mentor of our own Take the Lead group mentoring program, Naomi shared her secrets of success with members of the sphinxx Leadership Program in a small, informal Q&A discussion. Click here to find out how Naomi went from beginner to Business Woman of the Year.
For many of us, building a support network can be a challenge, particularly if you’re one of the very few women at the top in your business. That’s why we’ve created Take the Lead and our sphinxx Leadership Program - so you can access female role models and tap into their experiences. Join us in person or by webinar for our next Take the Lead with guest mentor Cassandra Kelly, Joint CEO of Pottinger on 22nd September - click here to find out more and register your attendance.
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