Closing the gender pay gap takes time, especially in traditionally male-dominated sectors like mining, energy, and resources. It demands unwavering commitment and ongoing effort — work our team not only supports but actively highlights for all to see. Why? Our...
How Urban Utilities is breaking the industry mold and hiring more women
The water and wastewater services industry is notoriously male-dominated. So what did it take for Urban Utilities to recently hire not one, but three women into frontline roles (in just one month)? We recently sat down with Darcy Richardson, Talent Partner at Urban...
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Is AI widening gender gaps in your organisation?
Last year, I wrote about the exciting potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for progressing gender equity in the workplace. Almost a year on, the research paints a concerning picture: many employers are still struggling to harness that opportunity and, in the...
From apprentice to award winner: celebrating women leading change in a male-dominated trade
Hannah Usher walked into a male-dominated trade. What she found was a team that genuinely wanted her to succeed. Four years into her Lineworker apprenticeship, she was named Apprentice of the Year 2025.
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