WORK180 expands to include all major Australian employers

WORK180, a career platform focusing on women, has announced a major expansion in its offerings, now including every Australian employer with over 100 employees on its platform.

The platform's expanded listing allows users to view and compare key insights regarding employee benefits, workplace policies, and pay equity initiatives, without the need to apply for a role first. This development occurs in the wake of 2024's gender pay gap disclosures that for the first time brought to light pay inequities in major Australian companies, spurring a demand for transparency.

Gemma Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer of WORK180, commented on the expansion, "With the inclusion of additional information, such as CEO salaries, in this year's government-mandated pay gap reports, employers are facing increasing disclosure requirements. At the same time, job seeker expectations are shifting. Over the past year, we've seen a 50% increase in users on our platform, highlighting the growing demand for transparency from potential employers. Our platform provides the critical information that women and marginalized groups want and need to know before choosing an employer, and this expansion is the next step in our commitment to this mission."

Historically, WORK180's platform only provided data on employers that had received its endorsement for their commitment to gender equality. However, the expansion will now include data for every major Australian employer, sourced directly from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).

Potential employees will now be able to utilise the platform to assess and compare employers based on several critical workplace elements, including paid parental leave policies, gender equity, flexible working arrangements, women in leadership representation, and progressive policies.

Lloyd emphasised the necessity of transparency, stating, "Transparency is no longer a nice-to-have; it's non-negotiable. Women don't have to rely on company claims and public promises anymore. By expanding to include the data of all employers beyond those we actively support as Endorsed Employers, women can now easily access the information they need to make informed career decisions."

The message to employers is clear that transparency and a visible commitment to gender equity are indispensable. Employers listed on the platform have the opportunity to exhibit their policies, or conversely, risk falling behind if they do not demonstrate such commitments.

Endorsed companies that exceed the basic WGEA data with WORK180's endorsement criteria may gain a significant advantage in attracting the best talent. Current Endorsed Employers have reported an increase in candidate interest by up to 25%.

Lloyd stated further, "By making workplace policies public, we're not just empowering women—we're challenging employers to do better. It's a call to action for companies to step up or get left behind."

The expansion of WORK180 coincides with the platform's 10th anniversary, marking a significant development in its mission to empower women with informed choices in their career paths by setting higher standards for workplace transparency throughout Australia.