Report by Leah Morris & Chris Taylor. Design by Vanessa La Delfa.
The Australian communication industry's first publicly available, published data on the experiences of the women working in it.
In late 2020, Mavens conducted a study to better understand the experiences of women and minorities in the advertising and media industries.
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Of those surveyed:
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45% had been bullied at work
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27% had been sexually harassed at work
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0% identified as Aboriginal or Torres Straight Islander
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5% identified as living with a disability
Hundreds shared their anonymous stories and suggestions to make workplaces safer and more inclusive. Since sharing these results with the public, many people have commented on the impact these statistics had in equipping them to advocate for better – at both individual and organisational levels.
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The 62-page report is free to download for unlimited use. We only request that you credit Mavens as the source. ​
Further resources
For employee​s and freelancers:
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'Compare My Salary' Tool – Aquent Australia
'What's The Salary?' – Seek Hidden Salary Tool
Be The Change – Allyship for Men
Fck The Cupcakes – Gender Equality Movement
Assisterhood – Mentoring Program (VIC, NSW, QLD)
The Aunties – Mentoring Program (VIC)
Never Not Creative – Community
Rare With Google – Leadership Accelerator (APAC)
The Design Business Council – Consultants
D&AD Shift (NSW) – Career Accelerator
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For employers:
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'Create Space' Resources Hub – Ad Council Australia
shEqual Research & Resources (Gender Stereotypes in Ads)
Menopause & Menstrual Leave Workplace Wellbeing - Victorian Women's Trust
Workplace Gender Equality Agency – Resources​​
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Image: Sarah Versi Photography
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