Raymond Nam Cam Trau

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Parental leave is essential for supporting maternal and infant health while reducing women’s turnover and workforce attrition. (Shutterstock)

Parental leave paradox: Why women who take longer leaves face career penalties in men‑dominated fields

Ivona Hideg, York University, Canada; Anja Krstic, York University, Canada; Raymond Nam Cam Trau, Macquarie University, and Yujie Zhan, Wilfrid Laurier University

Women who take longer parental leaves in men-dominated industries may face penalties, including lower pay and limited promotion opportunities.
It’s a mistake to think of coming out as a once-off declaration: many LGBTIQ+ people have to come out to new colleagues and workplaces again, and again, and again. Nadia Snopek/Shutterstock

Coming out at work is not a one‑off event

Raymond Nam Cam Trau, RMIT University

When LGBTIQ+ people change jobs, gain new workmates or a new boss, they again must weigh up the risks of coming out. Inclusive workplaces realise the benefits of workers who can be their true selves.
The YES vote will mean many workplaces should update their HR policies to reflect changing laws and attitudes toward same-sex marriage. AAP

How the ‘yes’ vote will impact workers and HR

Raymond Nam Cam Trau, RMIT University

The yes vote in the marriage equality postal survey will have broad reaching implications - including into LGBTIQ+ policies in the workplace.
Embedding members of the LGBTI community within senior ranks of a business can diffuse workplace homophobic attitudes and create an environment of inclusiveness. Dan Peled/AAP

Homophobia is harmful to workers and businesses

Raymond Nam Cam Trau, RMIT University

The continued presence of homophobic attitudes in society and the workplace has been eroding the productivity and profitability of Australian businesses.

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