Claire Braund, Executive Director of Women on Boards, said that with a nationwide gender pay gap of 18 per cent it is important that women know what they are worth in the marketplace and how to negotiate a salary on par with men who are doing the same job.
"Unfortunately there are many areas where women are discriminated against in the workplace, but being informed is the key to navigating a successful career," Ms Braund said.
"For this reason, the Think Women National Breakfast Series focuses on delivering 'how to strategies' and take-away actions that will empower women to better negotiate their workplaces and achieve senior roles."
The breakfast and follow-on three hour workshop is particularly targeted towards younger women and men in the earlier stages of their career.
"Many younger women - and men of all ages - do not think gender is a factor in developing a career. This is despite research, statistics and case studies which show it to be the case."
Hosted by Women on Boards and sponsored exclusively by Commonwealth Bank Australia, the ThinkWomen 2010 National Breakfast Series puts career gender issues that we often don’t like to discuss firmly on the agenda.
“The speakers were fabulous, the content was very informative and thought-provoking …I'm really happy that I was able to attend such a high quality event, which has really inspired me to get myself into gear and push onward and upward!"
The breakfast is followed by an optional three hour workshop, Getting Started: Recognising Your Career Potential and a light networking lunch.
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