Following her presentation at the 2025 Meat Business Women National Conference, Professor Paula Brough returns to share the latest insights and next steps from a major industry research project funded by Australian Meat Processor Corporation.
This session will explore how diversity, inclusion and workplace wellbeing shape the industry’s ability to attract, engage and retain a strong and sustainable workforce. Drawing on national research, industry reviews and stakeholder perspectives, Professor Brough will unpack emerging themes and outline practical areas of focus for organisations looking to strengthen their approach.
Designed to support real-world application, the session will highlight where meaningful change is already happening and where there is opportunity to go further.
Open to members and non-members.
Who should attend?
This session is designed for professionals across the meat and food supply chain who influence people, culture and workplace experience, including:
- HR, WHS and people & culture leaders
- Operational and site managers
- Business owners and senior leaders
- Emerging leaders with responsibility for teams
- Industry stakeholders interested in workforce sustainability and inclusion
Key takeaways:
Participants will leave with:
- A clear understanding of the key workforce challenges and opportunities shaping the Australian meat processing industry
- Practical insights into what supports attraction, retention and engagement across a diverse workforce
- Greater awareness of the role leadership, culture and work design play in creating inclusive environments
- Ideas and prompts to identify where change can be implemented within their own organisation
- Confidence to take the next step in strengthening workplace practices that support wellbeing, inclusion and performance
