Waste Management Review: LGI finds strength in workplace flexibility

“LGI is setting its own agenda when it comes to workplace diversity with a high proportion of women in positions at all levels. 

Jessica North has said no to good jobs at large organisations because of a lack of flexibility and suitable, gender-relevant policies.

The Co-Chief Executive Officer of LGI says it was never individuals that caused her to look elsewhere, but rather rigid policies at an organisational level.

“Corporate decision-making is being made without a pragmatic understanding of the realities of working mothers,” Jessica says.

Her sentiments are shared. According to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia Women in Leadership survey, a lack of flexible work practices, workplace culture and societal expectations regarding gender roles are among the top eight barriers to women’s workplace equality. Other barriers include a lack of female leaders, gender stereotypes, affordability and accessibility of childcare and a lack of mentors.”

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