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From homelessness to First Nations Talent Acquisition Manager at EY Australia
Finding work-life balance that genuinely works for you isn’t easy. Discover how Ursula Duff found success with Ericsson.
Why it’s essential to acknowledge dads in parental leave conversations
Finding work-life balance that genuinely works for you isn’t easy. Discover how Ursula Duff found success with Ericsson.
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Why authentic inclusion at work starts with empathy
Balancing a career and parenthood can be challenging, but leading with empathy makes it possible to thrive. As many of us have likely experienced, empathetic leadership facilitates collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving. This creates a supportive...
DEI in 2025: The real story behind the headlines
Judging from recent headlines, it’s easy to believe claims that 2025 will see more companies step back from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. This narrative has gained traction after Meta and McDonald’s kicked off the year by scaling back their DEI...
Meet Molly Berry
The results are in! Discover the top ten in-demand jobs on WORK180 in 2024
As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the career trends that captured attention in 2024. Across the WORK180 platform, thousands of people explored opportunities with our Endorsed Employers, showcasing the wide variety of roles available to...
How one school holiday program empowers workplaces for gender equality
The school holidays often pose a significant challenge for working parents, who either need to use their annual leave to take time off or pay out of pocket for expensive holiday programs. For women, taking regular chunks of time out of the office to care for children...
How one woman found authentic work-life balance at Ericsson
When Ursula Duff arrived in Australia more than a decade ago, she wasn’t really thinking about a career in health and safety. Now a Health, Safety, and Environment Consultant at networking and telecommunications company, Ericsson, she can step back and acknowledge...
Mining, mentorship, and management as a FIFO leader
Sometimes, the most fulfilling careers start without a detailed roadmap. By setting your sights on a goal but remaining open to new possibilities, you might just find the journey more rewarding than you ever imagined. For Jennifer Dick, the destination was always...
Podcast episode: Why your public gender pay gap will be bigger in 2025
About the episode In this episode, we delve into upcoming changes to Australia's gender pay gap reporting, including new 2025 requirements for greater transparency, CEO salary disclosure, and median and average pay gap data. Discover how these updates will affect your...
Transparency in 2025: From nice-to-have to non-negotiable
Laughter and rejection. That was the initial reaction from many employers when we introduced the idea of sharing their employee benefits, policies, and efforts toward gender equity on the world’s first transparent career platform for women. Fortunately, a handful of...