In Episode 3, released on International Women’s Day 2024, Jodie and Ali girlsplain and explore the intricate reality of being a woman in the workplace.

Jodie and Ali unpack the complexities that countless women grapple with daily in the workplace. They discuss the apparent need for women to delicately walk the line between being a ‘girlboss’ but not being a ‘bossy girl’, they also touch on the the stark reality of the gender pay gap, unconscious biases held by male counterparts, and the all to familiar microaggressions faced by women but particularly those women with multiple intersecting modes of oppression. The pair also girlsplain vertical and horizontal segregation and challenge societal norms forcing women to unequally participate in the care economy.

Celebrate women this International Women’s Day, not by accepting tokenistic purple cupcakes from your employer, but by joining Jodie and Ali as they take a hammer to the glass ceiling and challenge what it means to be a woman in the workplace.

Trigger warning: This episode talks about topics of sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination.

Sources: For our sources, please use this link: https://www.girlsplainpod.com/episode-3

Get support: The issues we talked about in this podcast episode are very real issues facing many women in the workplace. A summary of support services are below, but the the following link provides information for you when navigating the workplace environment in Australia and lists avenues for support and where relevant, reporting mechanisms: https://www.girlsplainpod.com/episode-3

Fair Work Ombudsman - As the regulatory authority overseeing compliance with the Fair Work Act, the Fair Work Ombudsman scrutinises reported violations of labor laws and implements enforcement measures as warranted. For assistance, individuals can contact the Fair Work Ombudsman via the following link: https://www.fairwork.gov.au/about-us/contact-us

Human Rights Commission - Bullying, when motivated by factors such as age, gender, pregnancy, race, disability, sexual orientation, or religion, can constitute discrimination. To lodge a complaint or seek guidance on anti-discrimination laws, use the following link: https://humanrights.gov.au/complaints/make-complaint

1800RESPECT - If you have, or think you have faced sexual harassment or assault within the workplace, affected individuals are encouraged to seek assistance, as such behaviors are unlawful in Australia. Reach out to 1800RESPECT (Phone: 1800 737 732), which operates 24/7.

Safe Work Australia - Offering guidance and counsel on workplace bullying, Safe Work Australia is committed to fostering safe and healthy work environments. For more information, visit: https://www.safeworkaustralia.gov.au/safety-topic/hazards/bullying

*Correction: There are now (just) more women than CEO’s named ‘John’ or any male name for that matter on the S&P500, see this article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-04-25/women-ceos-at-big-companies-finally-outnumber-those-named-john?embedded-checkout=true