1. Describe what kind of diversity is evident at Australia Post.
3. Describe the innovation that has been made possible by Australia Post staff contributions because of their individual differences. What type of innovation is the “Language Assist” program?
4. What are the benefits to Australia Post from the innovation and the innovative team discussed in this case study?
5. What are some of the factors, internal and external, that have contributed to the Australia Post Team being innovative and remaining innovative?
Staff feel more comfortable speaking
about sensitive issues such as pay in
their community language.
• Employees feel recognised and
appreciated by the process.
• Cost savings to Australia Post
• Benchmarks were set in the
organisation about multilingual
communication
We believe a diverse and inclusive workplace brings out the best in our people and helps us to provide a better service to Australian communities.
Increased staff morale
• Appreciation and utilisation of the
strengths already present in the
workforce.
At Australia Post diversity and inclusion means:
attracting and retaining people with a range of relevant skills, experiences and capabilities from a broad talent pool
developing an inclusive culture where our people are engaged, feel they belong and their unique contribution is valued
connecting effectively with our customers and community to understand and respond to their needs
fostering innovation by leveraging the experience and ideas of our people and embracing different viewpoints