EPISODE · Mar 22, 2024 · 28 MIN
Where is the happiest place on earth?
from The Women's Agenda Podcast
The World Happiness Report was released this week, with Finland taking the top spot for the seventh year in a row (no surprises there). In this episode, Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley consider why the same countries top the list year after year - could it have something to do with their women leaders?Also this week: some desperate changes needed for pregnant and parent employees in Australian workplaces, plus alarming rates of online abuse targeted at elite sportswomen.Stories discussed this week include:Ireland’s PM admits he’s no longer the best person for the job. Others could learn from him‘Rare courage’: Bridget Archer wins prestigious prize for political leadershipThese are 2024’s happiest countries. How does gender factor into it?New report urges major changes in workplace conditions for pregnant womenNine in 10 elite sportswomen have experienced gendered online harm: ResearchWomen are constantly sexualised in sport. Here are just 6 examplesThe Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The World Happiness Report was released this week, with Finland taking the top spot for the seventh year in a row (no surprises there). In this episode, Tarla Lambert and Angela Priestley consider why the same countries top the list year after year - could it have something to do with their women leaders?Also this week: some desperate changes needed for pregnant and parent employees in Australian workplaces, plus alarming rates of online abuse targeted at elite sportswomen.Stories discussed this week include:Ireland’s PM admits he’s no longer the best person for the job. Others could learn from him‘Rare courage’: Bridget Archer wins prestigious prize for political leadershipThese are 2024’s happiest countries. How does gender factor into it?New report urges major changes in workplace conditions for pregnant womenNine in 10 elite sportswomen have experienced gendered online harm: ResearchWomen are constantly sexualised in sport. Here are just 6 examplesThe Crux is produced by Agenda Media, the 100% women founded and owned media business, publishing the daily news publication Women's Agenda.Producers: Olivia Cleal and Allison Ho Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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