Boral is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we strive to have the best people. As a result, we are increasingly encouraging greater diversity within our workplaces.
>Boral's Values and Policies
Some of the initiatives which show our commitment to EEO and Diversity include:
Employer of Choice for Women
Boral has been successful in obtaining the EOWA Employer of Choice for Women status for 2009. This is the second year Boral has been successful in obtaining Employer of Choice for Women status.
The Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) is a Federal Government agency that monitors how employers manage their female workforce. The Employer of Choice for Women status is a formal recognition for organisations with Equal Opportunity programs that recognise and advance female employees.
Boral's formal submission was assessed against defined prerequisites including recruitment and selection, promotion, transfer and termination, training and development, work organisation, conditions of service, arrangements for dealing with sex-based harassment, and arrangements for dealing with pregnancy, potential pregnancy and breastfeeding.
This achievement will enable Boral to continue to brand and position the company in the marketplace as an Employer of Choice for Women using the EOWA logo.
Increasingly Boral has focused on EEO/Diversity issues and will use this Employer of Choice for Women milestone to further develop and build on the solid platform we have within the company. |
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2009 Employer of Choice for Women Media release
Borals Key Programs
Initiatives and Profiles of Women in Boral
Diversity - Working with Respect
| The Diversity - Working with Respect program is designed to assist managers and employees to understand their roles and responsibilities in creating a workplace in which everyone is respected, treated fairly and lives by our Values. |
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Paid Parental Leave
Boral is striving to support employees and families to have a great focus on work life balance. Our paid parental leave policy provides access to paid parental leave, ensures compliance with all legislative requirements and provides fair and equitable access to parental leave across Boral. Our policy provides for 8 weeks paid maternity leave and 1 week paid paternity leave. An 8 week Adoption Leave is also avaliable to the primary care-giver and a non primary care-giver spouse will be entitled to a 1 week paid paternity leave payment.
Springboard for Women
The Springboard program is an international award winning program designed for female employees looking for direction, wanting to progress their careers or just needing a top up of energy, motivation and inspiration. It works for women regardless of their age, race or education and is particularly aimed at women in non-management roles. Springboard encourages women to learn new skills, support each other and gain confidence. Boral benefits from world-leading Springboard trainer
Diversity Council Membership
| Our Foundation membership of the Diversity Council demonstrates our record and commitment to promoting equal employment opportunity and diversity across the organisation. In 1985, Boral was a founding member of the then Council for Equal Opportunity in Employment Limited, and has maintained its membership of what is now the Diversity Council of Australia (DCA). Boral is an active and committed DCA partner. |
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For more information on the Diversity Council see www.dca.org.au
Indigenous Employment Program
| Boral's Indigenous Employment program has shown Boral's continued commitment to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In partnership with the Federal Government's Corporate Leaders Program, and managed by our Indigenous Employment Manager, this strategy has seen a continual increase in the number of indigenous people applying for and being successful in obtaining jobs with Boral. As part of the program, Boral is committed to having active links with Indigenous people and their communities through a range of initiatives including employment, training programs, community involvement and sponsorships.
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