Female employees today are being more selective about the organisations they want to work for with the Employer of Choice for Women (EOCFW) list making it an easier task to identify them.

Since its introduction in 2001, the list has doubled in size and includes representation from a variety of industries including manufacturing, IT, finance, law, community services, education and hospitality. EOWA increasingly receives enquiries from organisations wanting to add the EOWA citation to their ‘resume’ to give them a much-needed edge in today’s competitive labour market.

These organisations have demonstrated that they have policies and practices in place that support women and that they have had a positive outcome for both women and their business. They typically boast women in higher numbers at senior levels, have succession plans for women in management, develop plans for high achievers, offer paid maternity leave, have high maternity leave retention rates as well as offering flexible workplace practices including the ability to work part time at all levels.

So, if you’re in the market for a new job, you may wish to contact some of these organisations directly as well as using traditional methods to find employment.

For a complete list of EOCFW organisationsvisit the website:
http://www.eowa.gov.au/EOWA_Employer_Of_Choice_For_Women.asp

What next?

If you would like more information or to discuss the issues raised in this article you may like to try:

• returning to the Employers menu on the Gateway
• checking out the Federal Government Workplace Relations website for more information on Carers
• visiting the relevant state workplace and employment website
  • NSW - http://www.industrialrelations.nsw.gov.au
    VIC - http://www.business.vic.gov.au
    QLD - http://www.deir.qld.gov.au
    SA - http://www.service.sa.gov.au
    WA - http://wa.gov.au/governmentservices/jobseconomy
    TAS - http://www.service.tas.gov.au
    NT - http://www.nt.gov.au
    ACT - http://www.act.gov.au
• subscribing to our monthly newsletter, Work 'n' Care, for regular information and support regarding the issues facing working carers.

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