Four generations. Four very different ideas of what gender at work means.
Broad stroke training tries to shift mindsets across Gen Z, millennials, Gen X and boomers all at once, but they are not starting from the same place.
Each generation formed its expectations about gender at work when they entered the workforce, shaped by the norms and stereotypes of that era. Those baselines still drive behaviour today.
When programs ignore this, they significantly reduce their own efficacy. Millennials pitch policies to Gen X decision makers. Gen X men sit through bias training that never reaches the conditioning underneath.
Generational difference is not a side issue in gender equity. It is the layer underneath almost every stalled initiative.
Retention. Reputation. Results.
Investing in early career women drives real business outcomes. Companies that act early build stronger pipelines, boost performance, and secure their competitive edge for the future.
Stronger Retention
Reduce costly turnover by supporting women during the most critical phase of their careers.
Leadership Pipeline Growth
Develop a steady, diverse flow of future leaders by backing talent before it’s lost.
Employer Brand Advantage
Position your company as an employer of choice for the next generation of high-performing women.
Gender equality is a complex problem
Early Career Women are an untapped part of the solution.
Building the foundation for long-term success
The Trellis Collective’s First Five Program empowers early career women to navigate challenges, build confidence, and accelerate their contribution.
Through expert coaching, skills development, and peer connection, we help companies strengthen their female talent pipeline from the ground up.
Gen Z: something here
The stage where women are most likely to disengage, and where men form the habits they will lead with for the next thirty years.
Early Career Women
Retain talented women, increase their participation in key projects, and accelerate progression into higher responsibilities so they stay invested in your organisation through our award-winning First Five Program.
Early Career Men
Develop strong future inclusive leaders by building their understanding of gender equality and their role in shaping positive workplace culture from day one through the Emerging Male Allies Program.
Gen Z: something here
The stage where women are most likely to disengage, and where men form the habits they will lead with for the next thirty years.
Early Career Women
Retain talented women, increase their participation in key projects, and accelerate progression into higher responsibilities so they stay invested in your organisation through our award-winning First Five Program.
Early Career Men
Develop strong future inclusive leaders by building their understanding of gender equality and their role in shaping positive workplace culture from day one through the Emerging Male Allies Program.
Finally, a training and development program that actually moves the needle.
Past and current partnerships
Australian Association of Graduate Employers Outstanding Industry Partner Award
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