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Mature age diversity

21 November 2018

There’s a lot of focus at the moment on gender diversity which has overshadowed another key aspect of creating an inclusive workplace which is generational diversity, especially mature age.

Measuring the Unmeasurable

15 November 2018

Introducing our new self-guided online program has led to some very interesting discussions with both existing and potential clients as organisations struggle to balance the need for measurement and reporting with maintaining the effectiveness of a diversity program and the employee need for non-judgemental self-discovery.

The Diversity Dilemma

19 September 2018

Let’s face it, at the moment Diversity is one of those “sexy” hot topics in the Corporate world.

How difficult can it be? Hire more mature workers? Run an unconscious bias program for the management team? Work with department heads on gender diversity?  All good!

Parental Leave Seminars

13 December 2016

Diversity Dimensions is pleased to announce the 2017 series of “Preparing for and Returning from Parental Leave” seminars and webinars.

Seminars and webinars are designed to assist working parents who are either pregnant or in the early stages of planning to return to work following the birth of a child.

Resourcing the Future

22 October 2014

Student Ben Bowly is on his way to a career with the help of Woolworths and Diversity Dimensions. The 24 year old from Cairns in Far North Queensland says that without the program and the ability to “earn while he learns” his tertiary education would not be possible.

Masters Difference

16 September 2014

Job opportunities for unemployed Indigenous candidates can be a rare commodity. So when a new Masters Home Improvements store is about to open in a regional area there is naturally a great deal of interest by many in securing a position.

Outstanding Results

1 July 2014

Following the completion of the fourth Indigenous Employment Panel (IEP) contract that Diversity Dimensions has conducted on behalf of Woolworths Limited retention results continue to highlight of the success of the Resourcing the Future Program.

Success at St Mary’s

5 June 2014
Judith Hardy is delighted with the progress of employees recruited through the Diversity Dimensions Resourcing the Future program for her new store at St Mary's NSW.

Corporate Champions

2 June 2014

Diversity Dimensions is pleased to announce its Experience+ Corporate Champions Breakfast Seminar in Geelong that will create awareness within the local area to the benefits of the program.

Corporate Champions

5 March 2014

Diversity Dimensions is pleased to announce its Experience+ Corporate Champions Breakfast Seminar to be held in Newcastle on Wednesday March 12 The Experience+ Corporate Champions program encourages workplaces to value the experience of older Australians and increase the recruitment and retention of mature age job seekers.

New General Manager

29 October 2013

Diversity Dimensions is pleased to announce the appointment of Shaun Sinclair to the role of General Manager at its Sydney Office.

Outstanding Results

1 July 2013

Following the completion of the fourth Indigenous Employment Panel (IEP) contract that Diversity Dimensions has conducted on behalf of Woolworths Limited retention results continue to highlight of the success of the Resourcing the Future Program.

Corporate Champions

2 August 2013

Diversity Dimensions is pleased to announce its Experience+ Corporate Champions Breakfast Seminar in North Ryde that will create awareness within the local area to the benefits of the program

government contracts

New job and baby

7 March 2013

In the same week Samuel Carroll scored a new job, he got a baby bonus – literally.
By Kara Paradies, The Morning Bulletin

Easing job interview fears

15 December 2012

Regardless of age, gender or experience, job interviews are something that everyone dreads.
Article byKathleen Calderwood, The Morning Bulletin

New Managing Director

3 September 2012

Diversity Dimensions is pleased to announce an exciting addition to the Ownership and Management of the organisation.

Smoothing The Way Into Work

2 August 2012

Hundreds of thousands of people go to work each week at Coles or Woolworths stores across the country. Statistically, however, few of them have been indigenous Australians.
Article by Bellinda Parkes, The Sydney Morning Herald

Indigenous training is a boost

12 August 2012

For Adrian King, a job at the new Goonellabah Woolies means no more looking for work, a chance to learn new skill and maybe even a new car.
Article from Northern Rivers Echo

Woolworths Resourcing the Future

2 July 2012

Following the completion of the third Indigenous Employment Panel (IEP) contract that Diversity Dimensions has conducted on behalf of Woolworths Limited retention results continue to be a highlight of the success of the Resourcing the Future Program.

Indigenous employment success

13 January 2012

A new study commissioned by GenerationOne; Case Studies of Success highlights six Australian employers who are pioneering developments in Indigenous Employment.
Article by Brocap Admin

Graduation Celebration

3 November 2010

Nine local jobseekers celebrated their graduation from a program geared to prepare them for work in the retail industry recently.
Article from Mid Coast Observer

100% success rate

17 June 2010

A local Indigenous employment readiness program has scored a 100% success rate, with all participants gaining either a permanent contract or casual employment at Dubbo’s BigW store.

Jobseekers at Big W

20 April 2010

Local jobseekers, a number of them indigenous, have been offered employment at the new Big W store.
by Kim Cousins, Inverell Times

Flexible Work

July 2009

Are you ready for and compliant with The Fair Work Act 2009? The new workplace relations system will commence on 1 July 2009 with the National Employment Standards and modern awards commencing from 1 January 2010.

Diversity Council presentation

12 December 2008

As specialists in the Recruitment field, our Senior Diversity Consultant, Kate Kennerson, showcased our work at a Diversity Council of Australia Leadership Briefing held in Sydney during December 2008.