Equality

Fairness and respect for everyone

You may value organisations genuinely committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. These environments typically demonstrate inclusion through everyday practices, from hiring decisions to team celebrations. The focus tends to be on addressing unconscious bias, ensuring fair treatment, and creating equal opportunities for contribution and growth. Workplace systems and practices generally reflect this commitment, making equality a lived experience rather than just a stated value.

Companies that care about equality

Plenti
Plenti is building Australia's best lender. Smart technology offers faster and fairer car, renewable energy and personal loans to help borrowers bring their big ideas to life. Plenti have helped more than 27,000 investors earn strong, stable returns by investing in loans to creditworthy Australians.
Macquarie University
Macquarie University is recognised globally for its pre-eminence in key research disciplines, as well as producing graduates who are among the most sought-after professionals in the world. Since our foundation in 1964, we have aspired to be a different type of university: one unbound by ivory towers and sandstone walls. Rather, we are focused on fostering collaboration between students, academics, industry and society, encouraging all to traverse the boundaries of their own perspectives and effect change.
Ebury
Ebury is a Fintech company specialised in international payments, collections, and foreign exchange services. It offers financial solutions aimed mainly at SMEs and midcaps. Ebury offers foreign exchange activity in over 130 currencies - for both major and emerging markets - as well as cash management strategies, trade finance, and foreign exchange risk management. Founded in London in 2009 by Spanish engineers Juan Lobato and Salvador García, the company has grown its global market presence to a network of 31 offices in 21 countries and more than 1,300 employees.
The Trade Desk
The trade desk are a media buying platform built for what matters. Trusted journalism. Premium streaming TV. One-click commerce. All these amazing online experiences thrive on an open internet. And they’re all fueled by relevant advertising. That’s why The Trade Desk created an independent media buying platform designed for the open internet. One that helps marketers reach more customers in more places, with more transparency and choice at every stage — from planning to pricing to performance.
Qantas
People and innovation have always been at the heart of the Qantas story. Supported by committed employees and loyal customers, the airline has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the world's leading airline groups. As Qantas has evolved, and our team has grown bigger, the world has become smaller – non-stop flying from Australia to almost anywhere in the world is now a reality. A multi-billion-dollar fleet investment and commitment to sustainability has seen the Qantas Group excitedly leading the way in long-haul travel. As we fly toward the future, we look forward to new employees joining the team and adding their page to the Qantas story.
Birchal
Birchal is a market-leading digital marketplace enabling founders to tell stories, build communities, and raise capital online, directly from retail and wholesale investors. Birchal are simplifying fundraising for forward-thinking businesses. Leading the way with equity crowdfunding in Australia - driven by changes to securities laws in Australia and overseas. They're making it easier for private companies to raise investment from retail and wholesale investors and have a broad base of shareholders.
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Equality and ways of working

Here are a few things you might expect if you’re working as part of a team that values equality:
  • Employee resource groups representing diverse backgrounds and perspectives
  • Unconscious bias training for all hiring managers and people leaders
  • Transparent, merit-based compensation and promotion frameworks
  • Gender-neutral job descriptions and inclusive language guidelines
  • Partnerships with local schools and community organisations to expand access
  • Diversity-focused recruitment strategies and candidate pipeline initiatives
  • Gender pay gap reporting and action plans to close any disparities
  • Accessible workplace design and assistive technologies for employees with disabilities.

Interview questions to ask about equality

Want to know if the team you’re talking to cares about equality? These interview questions can get you started.
  • What initiatives or programs are in place to foster diversity, equity and inclusion?
  • What does promotions and advancement work? How are those decisions made?
  • How does the company promote diversity, equity and inclusion?

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