Diversity and Inclusion

Investigating issues of equity, diversity and gender in employment relating to legislative, social and economic concerns

In recent years, increasing diversity amongst workers and managers, including gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age and (dis)ability, has had major implications for organisational policies and practices. This has coincided with increased government and organisational commitment to managing and supporting diversity and promoting climates of inclusion.

Our research leads the way in assessing how diversity and inclusion policies and practices influence fairness and innovation in workplaces, workplace cultures, employee wellbeing, and the level of support for broader societal change.

Areas of research

Equity and diversity programs in organisations
Ethnicity and employment
Gender equity in universities
Indigenous employment and identity

Insecure employment in universities
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) expatriate workers
Migrants’ employment

Precarious and vulnerable workers
Professional women
Women and unions
Work and family

Project Highlights

Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability

Griffith University has established Inclusive Futures: Reimagining Disability, an interdisciplinary alliance of people with disability, researchers, designers and educators, as well as health and social services providers, industry and government bodies.

Inclusive Futures seeks to deliver innovative solutions and shape policy to improve quality of life—through sport and recreation, education and work, and communities that promote health, wellbeing and social connection.

Building Growth Mindset through LEGO® Serious Play

Building Growth Mindset through LEGO® Serious Play is a joint program delivered by the Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing and GUMURRI Student Success Unit.

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PlaySTEM: Empowering CALD Female Students through Gamified Career Exploration

PlaySTEM is an innovative project dedicated to empowering girls from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and lower socio-economic families to discover and pursue exciting careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). We're committed to breaking down barriers, challenging stereotypes, and sparking a lifelong passion for STEM through engaging and effective strategies

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