New research from University of technology Sydney and Macquarie University explores why diversity, equality and inclusion policies in the workforce aren’t working the way they should.
While Australia is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, leadership positions usually remain held by white men.
This leads employees from diverse backgrounds feel unsafe to speak at work.
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Produced By: Eduardo Jordan
Featured In Story: Dr Celina McEwen – Senior Researcher in Sociology , Professor of Business and Society Carl Rhodes – University of Technology Sydney , and
First aired on The Wire, Thursday 26 February 2026