Diversity
Positive discrimination is, if not dead, at least on life support with an overeager nurse reaching for the off switch.
That’s according to a decent-sized survey out today that found two thirds of Australia’s bosses will not mandate that females be included in shortlists for senior management positions.
I reckon I wouldn’t be alone in turning a blind eye to that nurse, and wanting quotas put out of their misery. There are much better ways to achieve workplace diversity.
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This mural has appeared in the trendy Sydney suburb of Newtown.
It was painted by the owner of the property, shop owner Sergio Redegalli who also, apparently, has a ban-the-burqa bumper sticker.
Locals have complained and council officials have visited the owner to talk to him about removing but have said in a statement that legally their hands are tied. There’s a pretty simple freedom of speech issue at play here: should it be painted over?
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don’t pollute….is a much better topic then this???? Read more »
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How can you compare Western societies with those in the Middle East? Don’t we pride ourselves on freedom and fairness? Isn’t that what seperates us from countries that are controlling of these characteristics?? Yes, if we are to travel to some Muslim countries, their traditions and customaries are enforcing regardless… Read more »
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