2024-08-23

Motorola Solutions Australia Renews Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice status for 2024-2025

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

This citation is a voluntary recognition that highlights an employer's active commitment to promoting gender equality in Australian workplaces.

Motorola Solutions Australia has successfully renewed it's Australian Government's Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice status for 2024-2025.

WGEA has recognized 115 employers as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation-holders after a thorough assessment process. This citation is a voluntary recognition that highlights an employer's active commitment to promoting gender equality in Australian workplaces. The criteria for this citation cover various important areas such as leadership, learning and development, gender pay gaps, flexible working arrangements, initiatives supporting family responsibilities, employee consultation, prevention of sex-based harassment and discrimination, and targets for improving gender equality outcomes. It's worth noting that these criteria are regularly updated to ensure they reflect the best practices in the industry.

Mary Wodbridge, CEO of WGEA, stated:

"The Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation recognizes an employer's efforts to address the underlying causes of gender inequality in the workplace. This citation is a testament to our dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, where women feel supported and have equal opportunities to grow in their careers."


Con Balaskas, Vice President & Managing Director, Motorola Solutions ANZ stated on Socia Media: 

"I want to express my sincere gratitude to the ANZ Inclusion and Diversity team and Motorola Solutions leaders for their unwavering efforts in driving positive change and improvement. Your hard work has played a pivotal role in achieving this milestone."